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Not the Trafford 5000m

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Last Tuesday I had to miss a race because of work, so this Tuesday I decide to miss work because of a race.

I am a big believer in strike while the iron is hot. There is not much point being in great shape in training, if you don’t bring it out for a race. Last weekend I ran well in a 5km Park Run, but it’s only a Park Run, so I want to get on the track and see what I can do. Last year I ran 15.28 in the Trafford 5000m, and I reckon I can go better this year. I haven’t actually managed to go faster in any race this year, so really keen on getting that done.

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It’s a little bit leave it

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Tuesday I am out in the hot sun all day with nothing to drink. I am getting pulled around by a wacker plate twice my size, and by the time it gets to home time I am feeling pretty wacked myself. On top of this, Nina’s car battery has died, so she has to take me to and from work with the kids. Although it’s only for a few days, I realise how much I rely on that quiet time inbetween home and work.

Anyway, I am sposed to be doing a fell race in the evening. But I am not feeling it at all. I could force myself to go, but I know I have another hard day at work tomorrow, and I will be totally ruined.  I hate having my life dictated by work, but sometimes that’s just the way it is. I am in bed by 8.30pm.

I am also supposed to be running at the Liverpool Rock n Roll Half Marathon this week, I am looking forward to it for a few reasons;

1) I can support the Bangor Uni students who will be there doing the full marathon. I have done some talks and training sessions with the class and have been reading all their blogs

2) I might win

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The Mountains Are Calling – Jonny Muir

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This is a first for me and my little blog, I am very excited to introduce author and fellow fell-runner, Jonny Muir. Jonny will be guest posting on RussellRunner today, which means he will be doing all the hard work while I sit back with a pack of Ginger Nuts and watch a pro at work.

As part of his Blog Tour, which marks the release of his new book The Mountains are Calling: Running in the High Places of Scotland Jonny will be including an extract from his new book…