Sunday, 1 July 2012. It can always be hard when starting a new training programme, especially when following a month off. It makes sense that I am tired and my reps are slower, but it is just hard for the mind to take! Or sore spots.

Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered you will never grow. My name is Mark Cooper and in 2010 I completed a run from Amsterdam to Barcelona in memory of my Mum. I am a Edinburgh based motivational speaker, ultra runner, expedition consultant and fundraiser. Here you will be able to find out about my fundraising, events and services. I love a challenge, charity and helping people to achieve their ambitions.

There was an error in this gadget. Monday, 28 February 2011. Day 28 of Three Things February. Oooh its the final day of Three Things February. Well done to everyone who took part for the whole month, whether it be through blog, twitter or blog comments. I ran out of fabric before the last flag so might be a while before it is finished.

A collection of blogs from the world of running. Scott Jurek Post-Appalachian Trail Speed Record Interview. Sooooo good! Ben Lomond, 1 July 2015.

Run and Triathlon Coaching, Discussing Running, Cycling, Swimming and other good stuff. IM 703 Zell am See-Kaprun Cycle Profile. With the recent announcement that the IM 70. 3 Zell am See 2015 is to be the World Championship event the organisers have changed the Cycle and Run routes for the 2014 event in preparation for the World Championships. The 90 km Cycle route is now 1 long lap instead of the previous 2 laps. Below is the profile view from Map My Ride.