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Back to the long run on a Wednesday, a six mile route I have run a few times before. A pretty depressing route but a nice six miles.

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Route

Eastfield » Musselburgh Road » Edinburgh Road » Newhailes Road » Newcraighall Road » Duddingston Park South » Milton Road » Park Avenue » Stanley Street » […]

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I managed to secure myself a rub from the rugby club’s Sports Therapist, Leanne. I would love to say it was nice, but it wasn’t. It hurts. She worked on both calves and hamstrings and it was agony. Ouch.
However, it does work Thanks Leanne.

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Wow, I went for it today. It wasn’t deliberate but my body just said hey, lets roll!. Just a wee three miler today, seems really short after the longer run of yesterday.

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Route

Eastfield » Musselburgh Road » Seaview Terrace » Promenade (and then back again in reverse)

Distance

3 miles

Time

25:21 (8:32, 8:47, 8:02), yup you read […]

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I learned a good lesson today. The reason the training plan goes (Rest, Run, Run, Run, Rest, Run, Cross) is for a dam good reason. Changing it to (Run, Run, Run, Run, Rest Rest Rest) because of alcohol was what seemed like a good idea. It was not. It meant that […]

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Route
Easter Rd>> Leith Links >> Seafield Rd >>Portobello Prom >>Edinburgh Rd >> North High St >> Bridge st >> Mall Av >> Olive bank Rd to Newhailes Rd >>  Return
Distance
12 miles
Time
1 hr 56 mins
 Stops
1 - right at the end to help someone who had been mugged (keep reading)
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Suz read through most of the blogs […]

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Route
Easter Rd>> Leith Links >> Seafield Rd >> Portobello Prom >> Portobello Swimming pool >> Return
Distance
6 miles
Time
1hr 3 mins
Stops
1 at the half way point for a drink
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Cold, wet and stormy night. In theory not the best night for a 6 mile run, but it turned out to be quite enjoyable! Despite having to […]

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Route
Easter Road >> Leith Links >> Seafield Road >> Bill board sign >> Return
Distance
3 miles
Time
24 mins 17 secs
Stops
None!
Comments
3 miles. No problem. Recon its about time I stopped doing all the runs at ‘race’ pace, so time to open up a bit! Really enjoyed this run, even though it passed through the notorius […]

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Route

Inverleith Gardens » Ferry Road » Coburg Street » Sandport Place » The Shore » Bernard Street » Baltic Street » Salamander Street » Seafield Road » Seafield Road East » Promenade » Musselburgh Road » Eastfield

Distance

6 miles

Time

59:34

Stops

6, four were for a sore right foot, involving walking/stretching and a complete sock/shoe adjustment. I am […]

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Ok, so its not as far as Ed ended up running, but it’s still both the longest distance and time I’ve ever run!
Route
Easter Road >> Leith Links>> Seafield Road >> Portobello Prom>> Musselburgh Rd >> Edinburgh Rd >> Promanade (Muss) >> Musselburgh Playing fields >> Back again.
Distance
11 miles
Time
1 hr 56 mins
Stops
2 - […]

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Just back from my 3 mile run, which I can only describe as uncomfortable. The first mile, I felt like I was running while clenching something between my buttocks and callipers on
The tiredness is still there from yesterday and given the fact I am due to run Wednesday, Thursday as well is […]

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