This weekend marks the start of back to back runs each weekend as part of my training for the ultra. It's been ages since I've done back to back runs, in fact the one and only time I've done it was when I completed the Virtual Race To The Stones in July. I did double… Continue reading Entering the world of back to back runs
Author: Samantha Haines
I'm English living in Wales (which makes the rugby interesting). I'm a mummy to two wonderful boys, who are awesome but absolutely bonkers. I love running, chocolate, cake and wine, which is a handy combo!
On the Struggle Bus
My easy 6 miles today turned out to be not so easy after all. I spent a good portion of the run on the struggle bus, even after giving myself a good talking to. Perhaps it was a little naive (that's happening a lot at the moment) but as the run was 6 miles at… Continue reading On the Struggle Bus
The run with the short and fast hill reps
Official training - day 3. Hills, hills, hills today. Well, eight short fast hill reps but writing 'hills' eight times felt a bit excessive. Hills sessions are a bit like marmite, you either love them or hate them. The thought of doing them fills me with a mild sense of dread but once I'm out… Continue reading The run with the short and fast hill reps
Strength and conditioning training- take 1
First strength and conditioning training session done! I was a bit worried as I can still feel Sunday's run in my legs. But they seemed to be ok. I'm not sure I'm confident in what I'm doing but it's a start. The idea was to do 30 seconds work, then 30 seconds rest for each… Continue reading Strength and conditioning training- take 1
The Running Mumma 