Welcome to the marathon training blog of the Chorlton Runners. A point of resource, support and inspiration (aka laughter) for South Manchester's finest on the road to the 2011 Chester Marathon. If your an outsider... perhaps it will provide you a smile or two as you gain insight into Manchester's nicest open to all running club... heck you might even join us!
Eat, Run and be Merry (well afterwards)
posted by Gavin
The last post... all the advice I have left to give - to you all bonne chance! Also Ben, Steve and Mark - so sorry your not running with us.
A mild case of undulation
posted by Catherine
Although sadly not joining us for Chester, Catherine (aka the hill demon) is a constant in our training group and it would be rude not to let her share her tale. In her own words...
Tough times don’t last, tough people do
posted by Gavin
Mental preparation in training and starting to focus on strengthening your willpower on the countdown to race day.
It all begins on Monday!
posted by Gavin
What more can you ask for, a 4 month training plan that starts with a rest... good luck all our runners training starts tomorrow.
Edinburgh – Feel the Bromance
posted by Gavin
Just a brief thank you and good luck to Dan, Joe and Nicole who all compete in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival this Sunday.
Yasso 800′s – A change in pace
posted by Gavin
After trying many different approaches I've now pretty much settled on Yasso 800's as my chosen form of interval training as they give all the benefits of increasing your speed but also deliver a fairly effective manner of combining this with endurance.
Competition – Where the hell are those CR’s
posted by Gavin
Our Runners chance to win big... in the only competition that needs zero training plan!
Mental Prep – with an emphasis on ‘mental’
posted by Gavin
Just some ramblings to fill a nervous void prior to the Wilmslow Half Marathon
No ordinary Joe – Mr Latimers story
posted by Joe
Despite early injury struggles Joe is looking strong with his new set of knees... Edinburgh is on!
Interval training ‘braveheart’ style
posted by Gavin
The Nicole "I will destroy my sister at Edinburgh" speed focused interval training plan week 1
Steve beats Ron Hill – Trafford 10k
posted by Gavin
Trafford 10k - the day our new Ron Hill vests met... well, Ron Hill!
