Tag Archives: marathon

Sports Memorabilia – All For A Good Cause!

Posted on August 24, 2014 by theimprobablerunner

What has two thumbs and is entered in this year’s Great North Run? I figured that you can’t run such an amazing race without fundraising a little bit for charity so I’ve been asking friends, family and COMPLETE STRANGERS to … Continue reading →

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Speed Training – Know Your Muscle Types

Posted on October 27, 2013 by theimprobablerunner

We are approaching the winter when runners will one of two things: – sit back unwrap a box of mince pies and put away the trainers until the January sales are over. – or think ahead to next spring’s pb … Continue reading →

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The London Marathon Ballot – One Month To Go

Posted on September 5, 2013 by theimprobablerunner

In one month’s time runners across the world will be checking their mail for that infamous red sleeved magazine to see if getting up at 5 in the morning to enter the London Marathon Ballot was worth it. Last year … 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 →