An exercise in viral social marketing I ran with Mr Garmin (Drew Willis) on Sunday, 4th December, after spotting the Facebook event post a few days prior. The weather was perfect - overcast and mild. It was a good idea to allow extra time to get to a location I've never been before. So much … Continue reading How does it feel running with The Real Mr Garmin
Running
Five ways to get motivated to run
Five simple things you can do to improve and maintain your motivation to run. Ever have the feeling that running hasn't excited you on occasions? You may be a newbie runner or have been running for some time. Running has taught me to persevere and to bite the bullet many times to complete goals. But … Continue reading Five ways to get motivated to run
Off Season Running
Now that you've achieved your goals in the running season, what of the Off Season? Running events are usually organised, but not limited to, around the cooler months of the year. A kind of reprieve for runners as heat really punishes performance. This is generally the Off Season for running events and festivals. So, what … Continue reading Off Season Running
The First Half
It was a little surreal. Thousands of pairs of legs moving slowly towards the gate. Like the wheels of a locomotive gradually gaining momentum, the pace quickens just as the strips were crossed. My first half marathon commenced. Multiple beeps of wrist devices cheered us on as the strips invisibly recorded our official start. We … Continue reading The First Half
Mickey Runs 