Long time no realbuzzzzzy...
Nov0620115:46 p.m.
It's been a while since I graced these glorious bloggy shores. Mainly because I decided to write and publish a blog elsewhere (sorry realbuzz
). Also, I don't seem to be receiving any blog alerts anymore...Oy!
Anyway, I started another blog in a different cyber world because I wanted to witter on about my Uni studies, what it felt like being a student aged crappety-crap years old and all that that entailed... But of course, I can't write what I really want to write (d'urrrr) because it's a very public domaine and I would hate to upset anyone by taking the piss, naming names or being silly (as if I would...)...
So I thought I'd de-camp back here to be amongst my running buddies and return to the comfortable and relatively safe witterings about all things running again, plus a little bit of tame banter about Uni life and what I'm up to thrown in for good measure....So here I am! 
7 weeks into term and I have to say I am a tad disappointed by the constant powerpoint slide shows and being-talked-at type lectures which then need to be installed into my brain - that aint gonna happen! However, I love the coursework and the great thing about being crappety-crap age and at University is that it really doesn't matter - what will be, will be!
Meanwhile, I am about to take a Leadership in running qualification on the 20th - my plan is to form running groups for the 'older adult' - how many people of my crappety-crap age and older would like to start running but when it's suggested say 'oh no I'm far too old to start running...but I would love to....no, I can't...' No more, I am on your case!
I'm also braving joining a running club. I've succesfully avoided joining a club for years, mainly because I am scared that running in the evening will turn me into even more of a hyperactive insomniac than I already am. First try-out Tuesday evening...
Haven't run any races lately but keeping the mileage fairly high as I intend to run the 50k London Ultra in February followed by Brighton Marathon in April - I didn't get a place in the 2012 London Marathon but I am rather fond of the red fleece I was sent instead...very nicey and bright.
So now all that remains is for me to catch up on what everyone has been doing....
Happy running!
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Dungey 'sounds good, am tempted by a Leadership in Running Course myself, where are you doing yours? Sorry, another question, are you looking at clubs near Uni? I joined one just over a year ago, its been really useful although I do struggle to make club nights due to work' added 6th Nov 2011
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Jenny1961 'So glad that you are back on here Student Harri as I think your blog will continue to be a jolly good read for everyone on here! Like you I am doing a Leadership in Running Fitness course but not until Feb 12th. Hoping to use my qual to start a running group at work! Sorry you are getting the powerpoint treatment. At college ( and in schools) we would fail a lesson observation if we just stood at the front and yackety yakked all through a lesson! Supposed to be a lot more interactive these days. Powerpoint does have its uses and can be quite effective at various points in a lesson but only as a tool. Unfortunately at uni they seem to get away with the direst of teaching methods. Anyway girl you continue to be a real inspiration and I am following your progress with huge interest. Keep going and look forward to hearing about your running club adventure! ' added 6th Nov 2011
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Hat 'Hi Martin - Doing the Leadership in running course at Hillingdon Sports Centre, Uxbridge on the 20th hopefully although haven't received confirmation yet - my plan is to follow it with a coaching qualification, specifically to be a running coach - they do the courses all over the country - go for it! Not looking at clubs near Uni (which is 20 miles from me), planning to try out Marlow Striders which is the local club...I will struggle to go but HAVE to make myself! Hope all is well with you and yours!x' added 6th Nov 2011
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Keith_L 'Great top have you back with us :-) and will be really interetsed to see how that leadership in running thing goes as the club are sending somepeople. Not sure I have time to take anything else on but somewhat tempted' added 6th Nov 2011
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Petecw29 'Welcome back Harri good luck with the course and setting up your own group - the club might let you set that up as part of their structure, perhaps as a beginners group until people feel ready to move to the other groups.' added 6th Nov 2011
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crooxi 'Welcome back! - very pleased you've returned to the fold, and looking forward to following your new challenges.' added 6th Nov 2011
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Johnf 'Good to see you back on here Harri. You know you are welcome to name names and take the p1ss on this site. Love the crappety crap age group and proud to be a member. The lectures sound like lazy tutors to me so hope it livens up for you. Maybe no races lately but a couple of big events planned.' added 7th Nov 2011
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shazzer 'Great to see you back on realbuzz :). Leadership in running course sounds interesting. Looking forward to hearing all about the running club. ' added 7th Nov 2011
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Nick 'Welcome back Hat! I hope you are finding your time as a mature student sufficiently stimulating. And good luck with finding yourself a running club ... always good to have someone to run with.' added 7th Nov 2011
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simonedumergue 'Yay nice to see you back - I kept forgetting to check out your other one (sorry!!) but have only just twigged about the lack of blog alerts on here. Wondered why my in box was so quiet - doh! Love the sound of your leadership course. Very inspiring and all for a jolly good cause for the all crapetty crap age (!!!) runners as you put it. So chuffed that you are doing new and exciting things. Makes me feel restless about my own life... (and sorry my last post was too long!)' added 7th Nov 2011
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HellenH 'Nice to have you back - I'm the same - no alerts for me either - thought it was something I said! Keep us updated now on the running club :)' added 7th Nov 2011
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judith 'Nice to have you back. Don't think anyone is getting the alerts anymore. Good luck with the leadership course.' added 7th Nov 2011
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seeannierun 'Just dusted off m'realbuzz account and all. I keep MEANING to blog - but never quite get round to it. Going to see if I can pick it up again. Looking forward to reading your future musings. Annie xx' added 10th Nov 2011
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tinabee 'Welcome back! You will enjoy the running club experience I am sure and you will make a great running leader too. As you know I am doing a tri coach course at the mo and I am finding it tough going. Ours is teaching via an e-resource pack and that is not easy either. I much prefer practical demonstration and interaction within a classroom environment. Looking forward to reading your blogs going forward.' added 14th Nov 2011
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RuddysMarathonEffort 'We do taking the piss so much better on here! Good to see you back , old crappety crap aged thing :-)' added 19th Nov 2011
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Firefly123 'Just going through all the blogs I've missed - RB needs to get this sorted pronto - welcome back to RB, Harri! We all witter about all sorts on here, as you know, so please keep us up to date about uni. Well done with all the amazing mileage you're doing. I need to take a leaf out of your book and do more than 6 mile runs!' added 29th Nov 2011
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