Monthly Archives: July 2013

Don’t Be Fooled By The Asics That I Got, I’m Still Jenny From The Block

Posted on July 29, 2013 by theimprobablerunner

My home town is lively to say the least. It’s best known for mass murders and Britain’s fattest man, and more recently, a Channel 4 documentary about unemployment. Not a exactly a breeding ground for runners, and yet we have … Continue reading →

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Running: A Team Sport & My Next Half.

Posted on July 24, 2013 by theimprobablerunner

So I had one half marathon under my belt and of course I thought I was an expert. Until this race I had no idea of how social runners are, of the structure of our sport and rules of etiquette. … Continue reading →

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Running & Bulimia

Posted on July 21, 2013 by theimprobablerunner

The entry I’ve been avoiding, the story of how running fits into my recovery from Bulima.  I thought I’d get it out of the way nice and early. Like a plaster over a cut forehead, ripping it off as quickly … Continue reading →

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The Curse of the White T- Shirt – Running Swag

Posted on July 17, 2013 by theimprobablerunner

I think this simple item of clothing is a good indicator of when a person has crossed the threshold from newbie to fully fledged runner. Its nothing to do with your pb, times, training or even the number of medals … Continue reading →

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What Happens When You Enter The WRONG Race! – always read the label

Posted on July 14, 2013 by theimprobablerunner

ALWAYS make sure you read up on the race you are entering, knowing the date is also a bonus. So my running partner and I had been training for a couple of weeks for our September half marathon and then … Continue reading →

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How Not To Train

Posted on July 9, 2013 by theimprobablerunner

So I’d moved, found myself a training partner and signed up for my first half marathon………or so I thought…………….. (more on this later) My training partner was ten years younger than me, a foot taller and athletic. Safe to say … Continue reading →

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Things They Don’t Tell The Newbies!

Posted on July 7, 2013 by theimprobablerunner

If there are any beginners reading this thinking they wouldn’t mind sticking on a pair of trainers and having a go at this running shenanigans; I feel there are some things you should know about this sport before it gets … Continue reading →

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Fat Girls Can Run

Posted on July 6, 2013 by theimprobablerunner

How It All Began. My name is Louise and I am not the world’s most likely runner. Not only am I not the archetypical tall leggy build but I have a few medical conditions that also make life a little … Continue reading →

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