Lives: Holme-on-Spalding Moor
Aged: 57 Follow Gary on Twitter: @dgt39 Gary's story: Despite being a runner for 20 years, Gary only got into running 'seriously' three years ago when he joined a running club, which he says has given him more focus and admits that "running is all I do now". Reading the book 'Born to Run' also struck a cord as Gary found he could relate to the infamous Caballo Blanco's reasons for running. Gary also turned to running in a bid to improve his health and shift some weight, after he tipped the scales at about 18st. Now, a trim 11st 10lbs and with a marathon PB of 3.22 under his belt Gary is proof that runners truely can, and do, get better with age.
Gary's blog
Race day! Tuesday, 9 October, 2012 Even though I had six recent marathons under my belt I was still very nervous beforehand as I didn’t think I had done enough miles in training to complete this event without too much pain... Read more >The countdown Wednesday, 3 October, 2012 Two days to go to the 35 mile Ultra on Saturday and I am feeling sluggish, unfit and not ready... Read more >
Keeping time Friday, 31 August, 2012 Went out to do my Saturday hill session this week and as I got out of the car (there are no suitable hills where I live) I realised that I didn’t have my Sunto watch with me... Read more >
Recovery week Friday, 24 August, 2012 Well the ‘easy’ week came around but it didn’t feel particularly easy or refreshing – don’t know if it should have... Read more >
Rocket Fuel Wednesday, 15 August, 2012 I thought that I had learned a valuable lesson this week. I must eat and refuel sufficiently after a hard session... Read more >
Knee niggle Monday, 6 August, 2012 Having a recurring minor problem with my left knee. This has been diagnosed by Paul Hoborough as a slight meniscal tear (wouldn’t like a bad one!)... Read more >
Full steam ahead Monday, 30 July, 2012 Tomorrow is the start of week 3 of Operation Ultra, and so this first blog is a recap of the first 2 weeks (and the 40+ years before)... Read more >
