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Monthly Archives: May 2012

Why do I run?

May 30, 2012by cmmercer 1 Comment

Reblogged from Cotswold Claire: There is many a time when I ask myself why? Why do I run? I run to keep fit surely that’s it, yes that’s why I […]

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Ouch!

Broke

May 20, 2012by cmmercer 13 Comments

Oh poop, not in the mood to write much today – I am busted!! Small problem for a runner – this afternoon I’ve struggled to put weight on my knee […]

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Running, Weekly Review
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Making Progression

May 12, 2012by cmmercer 7 Comments

I think, now that the major challenges are done for now, it’s time to have a quick look back and see where I’ve come from. This is probably a useful […]

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Other Stuff, Running
Team GB on the final obstacle - you might get a sense of scale - but not the terror :-)

Fisherman’s Friend Strongman Run, Nürburgring

May 8, 2012by cmmercer 20 Comments

In the time waiting for delivery of suitable imagery for this post to embellish my blog I have had the opportunity to compose my thoughts on the weekend’s challenge, and […]

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Running, Reviews, Races, StrongmanRun

Event Photography Sites

May 8, 2012by cmmercer 7 Comments

Something has come to mind recently having participated in the MK marathon last weekend and Strongman Run this weekend, and that is the exorbitant cost of event photos. This comes […]

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Other Stuff, Running, Reviews, Gadgets & Gear
I am not looking forward to seeing this barrier the first time!!

#StrongmanRun – 2 Days to Go…

May 3, 2012by cmmercer 5 Comments

Just one & 1/2 working days till I head off to Stansted to fly to Germany and (at time of writing) 53:09:32 till the horn goes off to start the […]

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Running, StrongmanRun

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Hardmoors 30

First Time Going LongJanuary 1st, 2013
DONE - 6:38:12

NDW 50

Going FurtherMay 18th, 2013
DONE - 10:20:11

NDW 100

The Big DayAugust 10th, 2013
2 months to go.

Frankfurt Marathon

The Fast DayOctober 27th, 2013
5 months to go.

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Recent stuff:

  • North Downs Way 50
  • NDW50 – not long to go now
  • Write This Run
  • Oh good lord, what have I done?
  • TORQ Trail Team member #6

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  • went for a 5.0 mile run. app.strava.com/activities/557… #strava 10 hours ago
  • @bryanwe @mjgreenfield1 @UltraBevo @DanRunning fair point :-) 10 hours ago
  • @mjgreenfield1 @UltraBevo @DanRunning right now I couldn't afford it if someone paid me to do it. maybe one day... 14 hours ago
  • @mjgreenfield1 @UltraBevo @DanRunning I'm definitely not belittling the incredible achievement of finishing that epic race! 14 hours ago
  • @mjgreenfield1 @UltraBevo @DanRunning absolutely, it's the same with anything! I was just putting it out there. 14 hours ago
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