My passion is fitness. And with 20 miles on my marathon training plan for tomorrow, this evening I’ll be fitness Eaves Pudding into my carb loading routine. #running #ukrunchat
Craig Wilson
@craigaw1969.bsky.social
Dad, husband, runs a bit. 2 x ultra, 7 x marathon finisher and lots of other distances. Running blog writer https://craigaw1969.wordpress.com/
A reminder that habit is as important as motivation. The value of consistency. #ukrunchat #running
As a runner in my late 50s, I’ve been documenting my journey for a few years now. Latest post now up as I train for my eighth marathon. What’s your running goal for the rest of the year? craigaw1969.wordpress.com/2026/10/31/a... #ukrunchat #running
Adapt. Adapt. Adapt.
If it was easy, everyone would be doing it. A phrase applicable to many things in life, but in particular, running and marathon training specifically. None of it is easy. Everything has to be earne…
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One thing marathon training teaches is to to be willing to adapt to changing circumstances. New blog now up about facing challenges and seeking solutions. #ukrunchat #running #marathon craigaw1969.wordpress.com/2026/10/31/a...
Adapt. Adapt. Adapt.
If it was easy, everyone would be doing it. A phrase applicable to many things in life, but in particular, running and marathon training specifically. None of it is easy. Everything has to be earne…
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Bit of a tough morning with a progressively sore groin but great company with friends got me to 12 miles, which will do. My biggest mileage month of the year, finishing on 142. Another big month ahead before the taper for Alicante Marathon. #ukrunchat #running #marathon
An unexpected couple of days in Falkirk, so a chance for a run around the sights to keep the marathon training on track. #ukrunchat #running #marathon
It’s been the week of the wobble. The week where doubt entered the chat and left me seriously worried about my running capabilities. New blog now up. craigaw1969.wordpress.com/2026/10/25/p... #running #ukrunchat #marathon
Progression is not a straight line
Bluntly, this has been the week of the wobble. Out of nowhere, a few days of real doubt in my running ability and whether I will be capable of doing the Alicante Marathon. But I am hoping that I am…
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When the marathon plan says 18 miles but you need to fit it in between two storms, a very early morning run was called for. Gorgeous skies and good company for the end got me through. Onwards toward Alicante Marathon 👊. #training #ukrunchat #running
Eight weeks to go until the Alicante Marathon - time for the hard miles to kick in. This time with added gym work for fun. Or pain. Probably both. New blog now up. craigaw1969.wordpress.com/2026/10/18/r... #running #ukrunchat
Ray of Light
No drama. No race postponements. No major rearranging of schedules. No time spent online trying to sort out bookings for flights or hotels. Given the events of the past few weeks, I will take the p…
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Distractions like this make the long run miles slide by. Another big step towards Alicante Marathon with 17 miles done on a chilly morning. #running #ukrunchat #marathon
An afternoon on the Deeside Way at Crathes by the River Dee. #riverside #scotland #aberdeenshire
Decision made. Alicante Marathon is on. Chilly morning miles. Another step towards the goal race for the year. Big six weeks ahead 👊👊 #ukrunchat #running
NEW BLOG ALERT! A week of choices, logistics and big decisions, after an unexpected twist impacted my Alicante Marathon plans. Read the blog ▶️ craigaw1969.wordpress.com/2026/10/11/d... #ukrunchat #running
Decisions, decisions, decisions….
I am not sure which British Prime Minister said it, but the phrase “events, dear boy, events” was used to describe situations that come along out of the blue to disrupt or derail carefu…
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Sunday morning beach miles with Maxine with a stunning sky and some beautiful beach art as an unexpected bonus. Another week doing more than thirty miles. Feeling strong. #ukrunchat #running #fitness
Changing the date of the marathon eight weeks out isn’t great, but I’ve decided to go for it. Reset this week, now back on the plan and onwards to December. #running #ukrunchat
The struggle to get up and out in the darkness and run is always worth it when this is what greets you. Some head torch lit miles on the moors to kick off Thursday. #moonrise #ukrunchat #running
Hard at the moment to know exactly what to do, after Alicante Marathon was pushed back two weeks. Keeping the training plan going while I decide. 7 gorgeous miles this morning. #ukrunchat #marathon #running
New blog post - craigaw1969.wordpress.com/2026/10/05/b... It’s been a while but after five months a new blog. Retirement, running and what’s next. Let me know what you think. #ukrunchat #running
Back from Black
Well, it has been a while has it not? From a weekly blog for the best part of the past eight or nine years to three or so months of silence. Sorry about that. But I have had a lot on. Fingers cross…
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It’s been a while, but my latest running blog is up. A tale of retirement, running and what’s next… craigaw1969.wordpress.com/2026/10/05/b... #running #ukrunchat
Back from Black
Well, it has been a while has it not? From a weekly blog for the best part of the past eight or nine years to three or so months of silence. Sorry about that. But I have had a lot on. Fingers cross…
craigaw1969.wordpress.com
Beautiful morning for a two rivers run in Aberdeen. Doing my long run today as I’ve got weekend plans. Found it very tough towards the end but 17 miles bagged and we move on. October is going to be the big miles month for the Alicante Marathon. #ukrunchat #running
You do the half marathon race. You feel great. You pace it well. Achieve your goal. Then the race pics arrive. I’ve hesitated to share but why not? Onwards to Alicante Marathon. #running #ukrunchat
Another medal added to my half marathon collection. They may just be lumps of metal but they represent so much to me. Effort. Dedication. Resilience. Joy. Friendship. They are a physical manifestation of the reasons why I run. #running #ukrunchat #medalmonday
A really enjoyable day yesterday in Falkirk for the kelpieshalfmarathon - great event and another cracking medal to add to the collection, followed by celebrating with family and friends. Fun times! #running #ukrunchat
Number picked up. Inspiring backdrop to the start and finish. Flat course. Decent forecast. Looking forward to the Kelpies Half in the morning. Let’s do this! #running #ukrunchat
Day trips. Rainbows. Clear seas. Cliff top views. I could get used to this. A day out in Cullen. #life
When the marathon plan says 7 miles, then 7 miles it is. In torrential rain. Where a lorry went fast through a puddle and the spray went over my head…. But 7 soaking miles done. These are the miles that matter 👊👊
