WHAT SAM...

Ran

The Portobello Promathon, a seafront race in Edinburgh. It’s an old-school run – a tenner to enter, lots of club runners and no finisher’s medals, just orange juice and a box of raisins. Loved it.

Ordered

My copy of Four Million Steps,

the reissue of Bruce Tulloh’s book recounting has experience of running across the US and setting a world record in the process. Bruce’s family relaunched the book to mark 50 years since his achievement.

Listened to

Dr Rich Willy

(no sniggering) discussing older runners on

Matt Phillips’ RunChatLive podcast. Top fact? A 13 per cent reduction in stride length typically occurs between the ages of 20 and 60 due to waning muscle power. Where are my weights?