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Easy runs, a long run and strength training

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Samantha Haines4 Comments

I've been really rubbish in blogging about my last few sessions. I've now moved into week eight of my ultra training plan which just seems bonkers. Last Sunday I ran with my friend Cat for my ten miler. It was lovely to see each other as it's been a long time due to lock down.… Continue reading Easy runs, a long run and strength training

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How running is showing me, step by step, that I’m stronger physically and mentally than I thought I was

February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 Samantha Haines4 Comments

I don't know about you but the last year has been a rollercoaster of emotions. Sometimes I've felt like I can cope and other times I've really struggled. Balancing home and work and child care in a way we've ever had to before has caused a lot of emotional challenges. As a family we're very… Continue reading How running is showing me, step by step, that I’m stronger physically and mentally than I thought I was

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How company makes a run easy

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 Samantha HainesLeave a comment

I've managed to avoid running too much in the rain so far but today the rain caught up with me for my 7 miler this morning. It brightened up later in the day so clearly I got my timings wrong! I ran most of my run with my friend Coleen. It was lovely to see… Continue reading How company makes a run easy

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Quick cadence speed session

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Samantha HainesLeave a comment

I'm not going to lie, my butt aches after yesterday's strength session! I think it was the split squats. That's what I'm blaming any way! It made me question whether I need to reorder my weekday sessions so that my easy run is in between the strength training and my hills/speed session. It was suggested… Continue reading Quick cadence speed session