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5KM Clapham Common

So I ran my first “race” in the UK for, ooh many a long year. It was a 5Km out and back course around Clapham Common in windy conditions. The field of 130 mostly fun-type runners with a useful looking… Continue Reading →

NFL In London

What are the NFL thinking? Having been to the 2 games at Wembley, I believe it”s a big mistake to look to have more games in London or else where in Britain and an even bigger one to consider taking… Continue Reading →

Reflections on Arsenal’s Last 2 Ends To Seasons

The past 2 seasons ending of hopes for winning silverware have been characterized by injuries to defensive players whilst having a lack of backups. The start of last year’s ending was signaled by Barca Sagna’s injury against Chelsea when, yet… Continue Reading →

Welcome Back Jessica Ennis

Great to see Jessica Ennis’ first heptathlon after recovering from a stress fracture last year. Competing at the XXII Mulitstars in Desenzano del Garda, Italy (part of the IAAF Combined Events Challange) Jessica set a p.b. in the 800m (2:09.88)… Continue Reading →

Runner’s Wave

What ever happened to runners raising a hand in acknowledgement as they ran past each other?  In the old days when you saw a runner coming towards you, you straightened up, put on a smile and raise a hand to… Continue Reading →

Half Day Thursday

A morning of culture in Kyoto filled the nearest thing to a rest day in these champs – ok there’s another half day on Sunday. The womens Hammer as an entertaining affair. The first round saw 4 70m throws with… Continue Reading →

We Win! We Win!

Well, as usual, what do I know?! Congratulations on a well judged race by Christine Ohuruogu leading home Nicola Sanders for a rare 1-2 by Brits in the World Championships. Wow, 2 PB for them as well as they move… Continue Reading →

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