Category Archives: Bellahouston Park

Test run with the new insoles

I picked up my new ‘carbon-fibre’ insoles yesterday from the RAH. They have come just at the right time as I have 6 weeks to bed them in before the serious training starts on 1st January. They are slightly different … Continue reading

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Lunch time run

Another easy run at lunch time today around Bellahouston Park. I did think about going on the road but decided to be kind to my foot and stay on the grass. My foot responded and allowed me to push each … Continue reading

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Fastest mile my Garmin has ever recorded!

I stayed on the grass this lunch time for my 5mile run. It was a bit wet and slippy underfoot in some places but definitely easier on my foot. Instead of doing 1.56mile loop three times I decided to extend … Continue reading

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Weekend in Liverpool

We had a really good holiday weekend. After my run with Katrina on Friday we spent the afternoon doing some shopping replacing our fridge and freezer. On Saturday after my swimming lessons I quickly made my way to Clydebank for … Continue reading

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SUMS update

My foot was quite sore after last night’s fartlek session so I decided to take it easy and just run 3miles or so on the grass at Bellahouston Park at lunchtime today. I’m hoping that my foot will feel okay-ish … Continue reading

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Stayed on the grass

I decided neither my foot or the rest of me was quite ready for a 9-10mile tempo run with the club tonight so decided to have another run at lunchtime and run round the park keeping on the grass. I … Continue reading

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Thursday: Recovery Run

Time: 3.45pmRoute: Bellahouston ParkRun Distance: 4.18milesTime Run: 33mins 09secs (average pace - 7.56)Details My first easy run since Sunday morning. I always feel very cautious on my first run after an ultra. I feel over sensitive to any ache or … Continue reading

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Thursday: Easy Run & Competition

Time: 12.25pmRoute: Pollok Park loopRun Distance: 4.27milesTime Run: 34mins 13secs (average pace - 8.01)Details I ran 2 loops around Bellahouston Park this lunchtime, one loop with Hugh and the second one on my own. My next run will start at … Continue reading

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Tuesday: Easy Run Off Road

Time: 12.30pmRoute: BellahoustonPark RunDistance: 6.20milesTime Run: 53mins 47secs (8.40 pace)DetailsI ran on Bellahouston Park today as I needed to mark out a cross country course for one of my schools to hold a trial. Then I carried on and ran … Continue reading

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Friday: Easy Off Road Run

Time: 12.20pmRoute: Bellahouston ParkRun Distance: 5.55milesTime Run: 45mins 50secs (8.16 pace)Details I had time to get out at lunchtime today so decided on an easy run on the grass around Bellahouston Park. I did 2 large laps (about 2 miles) … Continue reading

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