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On strength and loss: an unfinished story

March 23, 2017

Not a post about running, although there is running in it. … More On strength and loss: an unfinished story

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Paper etched in ink, a life engraved with memories: 2016, a personal story

January 3, 2017

Start by doing what is necessary. Then what is possible. And suddenly you are doing the impossible. St Francis of Assisi … More Paper etched in ink, a life engraved with memories: 2016, a personal story

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Santa returns, and a run around the walls (with an absence of minced pies) 4 & 5/100

January 1, 2017

‘So what has running taught me about dreaming big? That’s easy don’t snort when someone shares their dream with you’ Lisa Jackson … More Santa returns, and a run around the walls (with an absence of minced pies) 4 & 5/100

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‘Tis the season: Where I celebrate the traditional Santa Dash and set out a draft plan 3/100

December 11, 2016

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening,
In the park, snow is glistening
A beautiful way,
We’re happy today,
Running in a winter wonderland. … More ‘Tis the season: Where I celebrate the traditional Santa Dash and set out a draft plan 3/100

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Through adversity to the stars: a gauntlet if you will

December 11, 2016

A while ago, I set myself a challenge, and thought of ways to make it interesting and long term. I was trying to settle in a new city, and adapting to the sudden lack of mountains. In the beginning… Source: Through adversity to the stars: a gauntlet if you will

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38.Istanbul Maratonu or: stranger in a strange land 1/100

December 11, 2016

A sort of a race review from a weekend of remembrance, and a reminder that different people remember different things. “You do not immortalise the lost by writing about them. Language buries,… Source: 38.Istanbul Maratonu or: stranger in a strange land 1/100

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Lest I Forget 2/100

December 11, 2016

“It’s only after we’ve lost everything that we’re free to do anything.” ― Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club Source: Lest I Forget 2/100

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Lest I Forget 2/100

November 24, 2016

“It’s only after we’ve lost everything that we’re free to do anything.”
― Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club … More Lest I Forget 2/100

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38.Istanbul Maratonu or: stranger in a strange land 1/100

November 20, 2016

A sort of a race review from a weekend of remembrance, and a reminder that different people remember different things. “You do not immortalise the lost by writing about them. Language buries, but does not resurrect” (John Green) so let’s run! … More 38.Istanbul Maratonu or: stranger in a strange land 1/100

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Through adversity to the stars: a gauntlet if you will

November 14, 2016

A while ago, I set myself a challenge, and thought of ways to make it interesting and long term. I was trying to settle in a new city, and adapting to the sudden lack of mountains. In the beginning, there were many other changes happening, so I focussed mostly on the physical side of it, … More Through adversity to the stars: a gauntlet if you will

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