Category: Seaford Striders club runs
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A run with the Striders
I ran with the Striders on Wednesday evening. As the evenings lighten, the possibilities of running off-road begin to increase again. We meet, hear brief words from our captain, Martin, form ourselves into groups, and get out quickly to make the most of the light. It’s pleasing to see fellow runners progressing, moving up to…
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The day of the wanderer
In Radio 3’s Spirit of Schubert festival, of which more on the other blog, today was the day of Schubert the Wanderer. What better day to talk to Julia Armstrong about running, for a podcast to be published next week. I’ll say more when it’s out. In the evening, I ran with the Striders, five…
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Eight miles, some cycling and an AGM…and Mozart
It’s now the twelfth day of Janathon, and also the last day of Radio 3’s Genius of Mozart season. I cycled a little in London, and ran tonight with the Seaford Striders, a great 6.5 miler with Tony and Andy at a fair pace, plus the usual two-thirds of a mile warm-up and cool-down. I also…
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An evening with the Striders
Training for the Firle Half Marathon began in earnest, with a Wednesday evening session with the Seaford Striders. As it had been several months since my last club run, I asked to join a slower group, and together with a newcomer called Harry, was allocated to a group led by Richard. This serendipitous Tom, Dick…
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Seven and a half miles
Sunday came and went, without a run, because I felt dreaful. I don't think this can be swine flu, and I've had a seasonal flu vaccination, so I think it must be a heavy cold. So I fall back on chronicling the last run I did, an agreeable evening outing with the Striders. Including the…