Category Archives: Stretching

Training log: First run after remediation

Headed out for a slow 5 km jog this morning after about six weeks of remediation from injury caused by overtraining. The jog went well- no twinges or pain at all which was a good sign. So far, so good. … Continue reading

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Training Log: Six Bridges of Separation

My last training run was on 2 October when I ran a 25 km route around Sydney Harbour.  I started with some discomfort on my ankles but was able to pick up some reasonable pace for the first half. Moving … Continue reading

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Training Log: Bringing up to date

Last entry on the training log here was 12 September. Why the delay in a new entry? Since 12 September the date for departure and commencement of the first run has changed four times. A appreciate this might have created … Continue reading

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Coach Bob Williams

Training for the 10 City Bridge Run, I have been following a program designed for marathon runners by veteran running coach Bob Williams from Portland, Oregon. I wrote to him with details of my training and how everything was progressing, … Continue reading

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Training log: 8 September. Unscheduled rest (brought forward)

Decided to bring forward the rest day scheduled at the end of the week. Spent a good period of time at the gym stretching. Thanks to Fiona Parker, Deb and Paul from Ashtanga Yoga Space above the Verona Cinema, Oxford … Continue reading

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