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Gareth Allen
December 4, 2021
Race Report

Track 50K

Gareth Allen
December 4, 2021
Race Report
Track 50K

On Thursday, I ran 50km around the athletics track at Thornes Park. You’re all thinking it, so let me try and answer the question: why?

Tagged: Peter Martin, Lou Galloway, Rachel Lodge, Sarah Hobbs

Gareth Allen
October 19, 2021
Race Report

Longley Park Cross Country

Gareth Allen
October 19, 2021
Race Report
Longley Park Cross Country

I’d had a vague notion of upping the pace for the last lap, but of course the lap started with that god-awful climb – muttering, “Fucking Sheffield” under my breath as I wheezed up it – so I just did what I could, but I certainly put in a bit more effort for the last (predominantly downhill) kilometre.

Tagged: Martin Brown

Gareth Allen
October 7, 2021
Race Report

Kielder Marathon

Gareth Allen
October 7, 2021
Race Report
Kielder Marathon

3rd October 2021 was a big day in British marathon running because it was the new date of the London Marathon – cancelled in 2020 and delayed from April in 2021. But the London Marathon is, like, so mainstream… so I had opted for the hipster option of the Kielder Marathon.

Gareth Allen
September 21, 2021
Psychology

Putting a Man on The Moon

Gareth Allen
September 21, 2021
Psychology
Putting a Man on The Moon

I talk a lot about the importance of the journey, enjoying your training for its own sake and not becoming obsessed by the final goal. However, that is not to completely dismiss the power of goals to keep us motivated.

Gareth Allen
September 15, 2021
Race Report

Helvellyn

Gareth Allen
September 15, 2021
Race Report
Helvellyn

I’ve been doing triathlon for a few years now and I have trained and raced in some beautiful places. The Brutal and The Slateman in Snowdonia come to mind. This weekend’s race in The Lake District, though, was probably the most spectacular setting I can remember.

Gareth Allen
September 9, 2021
Training Tips

Being Supported

Gareth Allen
September 9, 2021
Training Tips
Being Supported

There are often other indicators of fatigue beyond slowing pace or increasing heart rate. These psychological triggers are just as readable and predictable as physical triggers, if you learn how to read them.

Tagged: Zoe Smith

Gareth Allen
August 28, 2021
Psychology

Mind Over Watter

Gareth Allen
August 28, 2021
Psychology
Mind Over Watter

This blog is ostensibly about a very long swim. But the bit I really want to reflect on is the power of the right (or wrong) mindset to impact on your physical strength and general wellbeing. I had a really interesting physical reaction in the water which I want to explore a bit.

Tagged: Jess Rushton, Sarah Hobbs, Toby Hobbs

Gareth Allen
August 25, 2021
Race Report

Fully Charged

Gareth Allen
August 25, 2021
Race Report
Fully Charged

Last weekend I cycled my bicycle to Scotland. We were staying for the weekend with friends near Glasgow, so I took Friday off work and rode North, setting off at 4am.

Gareth Allen
August 17, 2021
Race Report

From Double to Quin

Gareth Allen
August 17, 2021
Race Report
From Double to Quin

It’s over a month now since I completed my Homemade Double Triathlon, and I am going to write a couple of short blogs to summarise what I learned. This first blog is just to give a bit of context as to where I am on the journey.

Tagged: Claire Smith

Gareth Allen
July 28, 2021
Race Report

Jess Rushton - Outlaw Triathlon

Gareth Allen
July 28, 2021
Race Report
Jess Rushton - Outlaw Triathlon

I was happy to be on the final 60km, but when I saw Katherine and her gang of supporters at Car Colston, I completely lost it and cried for ages.

Tagged: Jess Rushton

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