To build the appetite for the masterpiece that will be the 2017 London marathon review (hence the importance of putting years in the title), a quick summary of the Rushcliffe 10k 2018. On a warm morning, there was sun for the first time this year (still 2018 we are talking about) around the race village…

Target time: <33.30 Actual time: Read on to find out… Result: Success*   This year I had great plans to try and set PBs across the board. In the early year (i.e. now) focussing on 5k and 10k (aiming for PBs at both), and then hoping the speed and endurance carried through to the marathon.…

After a recent spell of cold weather, an intrepid team (yes team) of McCarkiss runners set out to race the Ashby 20, a highly rated event around the picturesque Leicestershire countryside. The sun was (slightly) out, and a bit of a breeze blowing, but otherwise ideal conditions for the undulating/ hilly course (according to elevation…

After a spell of homelessness around a house move disrupting training and posting, I’m pleased to finally be able to report how my marathon went, six weeks ago. Not quite as relevant anymore, but given how quiet the site is at the moment at least it’s something to read. Coming in to this year, I had…