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Life

‘Tis the Season

December 17, 2021 theleadlesspencil

So after my last post, all the way back at the beginning of December when I was feeling focused and energised and full of the joys of the festive season, I can report that I have since done almost diddly squat in the way of running. And the ‘almost’ is only in that sentence because… Continue reading ‘Tis the Season

Tagged Baileys, Christmas, strength training6 Comments
Running

Bouncing Back

May 26, 2021 theleadlesspencil

This may be a blip in the continuum, so I’m treating it very cautiously. However… Both on Monday and last night, during my first club run in about 18 months, I felt … stronger. Could my week of squats, plus a random array of other, non-scientifically generated, strength training exercises, already start to be paying… Continue reading Bouncing Back

Tagged club running, cycling, robin, Running, strength training3 Comments
Running

Squatting at my Dad’s

May 18, 2021 theleadlesspencil

Well that was more like it. A comfortable, steady 7+ miles at the weekend and another slightly faster 4, done yesterday. My breathing seems fully back to normal, although, before yesterday’s run, I was walking around like John Wayne. Who knew that doing a few squats and lunges for the first time in an age… Continue reading Squatting at my Dad’s

Tagged lunges, Running, squats, strength training, yoga2 Comments

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