Archive for October, 2010

Getting on With What You Want: How to Start Achieving your Goals

Monday, October 25th, 2010

 
Know what you want. It’s hard to get anywhere unless you have a clear vision for what you want to achieve. A clear target is easy to work towards. This may take some brainstorming and discussion with your coach and a clear look at your priorities.
Stop procrastinating.  Even when you know what you want, it [...]

And I Won’t Talk About the Wind

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

 
 

Well, my quads are wrecked but the upshot is that Ross is having a ball since he can now run faster than me, and even with mum getting a head start, my five year old is currently 3 for 3. Just for fun, I tried flexing my quads today and apart from a pathetic little tremor, [...]

Race Week!

Monday, October 4th, 2010

Race Week is here!
 
After those big weeks spent preparing and dreaming, the marathon is now only six days away. I am in the second week of my taper, fully excited about racing this weekend, with not a small dash of wondering how it will all pan out in the end. This much I know: I [...]