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Running the Borders Abbey Way ….

Borders Abbey WAy …. The last half of 2012 has seen me suffer badly from tendonitis deep within my knee and my fitness was waning  as quickly as my tummy was swelling 😉 but all is not lost as finally during the 6 … Continue reading

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Penchrise Pen Hill race …

Penchrise Pen Hill race … Description……….. 23rd of September 2012Parking and registration at Stobs disused camp site (GR500094), 4 miles south of Hawick on B6399 (turn off at war memorial near Woodfoot Bridge).Race takes place on farmland with livestock, so … Continue reading

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Taper Madness

    Taper Madness …… Well ………. where do I start  , the taper is sending me a little crazy  , I’m feeling hyper energised to say the least , batty might be a better description …. I even hit … Continue reading

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Simonside Cairn race ….

What a day , It was amazing …… It all started months before when my friend Ironman Kenny Short asked me if I wanted to try a hill race to spice up my training , sure I said, sounds good … Continue reading

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