Tag Archives: sport

The Trip to Remember

Posted on 03/05/2011 by Mark Cooper

I opened my email last week to find one sitting in there from Australian Ocean rower and all round inspiration Margaret Bowling It was entitled, “Last call for Applications.” I opened it curiously to find that it was a call for … Continue reading →

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Sometimes you’ve got to go through hell to get to heaven

Posted on 29/03/2011 by Mark Cooper

Here are some simple mind tricks that help to get me through hard/long runs. On any run, no matter what length it is or the level of runner you are there will always be a moment when you have that … Continue reading →

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Are major sporting events good or bad?

Posted on 24/08/2010 by Mark Cooper

I read this interesting article in the Guardian, see what you think….. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS IN NO WAY MY OPINION – I AM MEARLY PUTTING IT OUT FOR THE WORLD TO SEE. Dehli Commonwealth Games 2010 As we … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall Ultra Report

Posted on 03/08/2010 by Mark Cooper

On Saturday 31st July 2010 I awoke at 4 am in Bowness-On-Solway due to run the entire length of Hadrians Wall. Me and Ferelith left the wonderful B&B and headed to meet Andrew Murray and Donnie Campbell who would also be … Continue reading →

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