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#Janathon Day 31: Sunday Long Run

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Trenthamfolk

There we go folks, it’s a wrap. 31 days of consecutive running, sensible eating and no drinking. It’s been great. This morning, I met up with my clubmates at Westport Lake as planned. The rain was pouring, the ducks were fighting … Continue reading →

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#Juneathon Day 11: Shugborough Relays

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Trenthamfolk

Today my #Juneathon duties were confined to the Shuborough Relays organised by our friends and arch rivals, the Stafford Harriers. The relays are a wonderful running event where elites, club runners, kids and fancy dress all set off at once and … Continue reading →

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#Juneathon Day 10: Presentations and Precipitation

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Trenthamfolk

Walter likes mud, this fact is well documented and today he delivered with aplomb. The #Juneathon weather was fantastic, warm and breezy, sunny and fresh… but let’s not forget that we’ve had a load of torrential downpours in recent hours. Earlier today … Continue reading →

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#Janathon Day 31: Another Number for Another Year

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Trenthamfolk

There we have it, #Janathon 2014 is complete… it’s been a blast, I’ve enjoyed every run, but it’s been hard work this mind-over-matter business. I’m ready for a good rest and a glass bottle of red. #DryJanuary, on the other hand, has … Continue reading →

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#Janathon Day 26: The Water Based Apocalypse?

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Trenthamfolk

Over the course of the Past week, the weathermen would have had us believe we were all going to be washed away by some sort of mighty storm, the likes of which mankind has not encountered since the great Galveston … Continue reading →

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#Janathon Day 19: The Essar Four Villages (Helsby) Half Marathon

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Trenthamfolk

Today I got up early, had a hearty breakfast and made my way to Helsby in darkest Cheshire for my first race of the season: The Essar four villages half marathon. I collected my running bud Phil on-route, and we arrived … Continue reading →

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#Janathon Day 18: Blown Away In Blackpool

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Trenthamfolk

Today I had a change of scenery… Having belted it up to Lancashire last night to see my folks new pad in Lytham St Anne’s, we crashed at a nearby Travelodge in the great summertime retreat of Blackpool. I had a … Continue reading →

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#Janathon Day 11: Dawn Run to Stafford

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Trenthamfolk

This morning the alarm went off at 6:00 and (unlike a school day) I pinged my eyes open… I was ready for #Janathon day 11 and was raring to go. I slid out of bed so not to disturb the … Continue reading →

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#Janathon Day 5: Messy House

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Trenthamfolk

You can’t half tell it’s #Janathon in my house at the moment – there is even more running gear scattered around than usual. There are tops on radiators, towels over the banister, gloves and buffs piled about, muddy trainers in … Continue reading →

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#Juneathon Day 30 – 180!

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Trenthamfolk

Well there we have it: treble tops, half a circle, a funky trick for kids on BMXs… 180, my goal for #Juneathon 2013 mileage. It’s been an experience. I awoke at 7:30 am this morning having slept through my alarm. … Continue reading →

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