Craig Wilson
@craigaw1969.bsky.social
Dad, husband, runs a bit. 2 x ultra, 7 x marathon finisher and lots of other distances. Running blog writer https://craigaw1969.wordpress.com/ plus working for Avid
Finding my way back into running after the Dublin Marathon has been a challenge - a struggle to find balance. After overdoing it, it’s been a time to take it very easy. New running blog now up. #running
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Too much, too soon
There is never a bad time to run. But in saying that, the flip side is also true. There is also never a bad time not to run. Particularly when your body is telling you that you have done too much. …
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November 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Finding my way back into running after the Dublin Marathon has been a challenge - a struggle to find balance. After overdoing it, it’s been a time to take it very easy. New running blog now up. #running
craigaw1969.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/t...
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When not running - in order to avoid burnout - is the right thing to do. After a week of doing too much, how I have scaled things back to ensure I recover from the Dublin Marathon properly. New blog now up. #ukrunchat #running craigaw1969.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/t...
Too much, too soon
There is never a bad time to run. But in saying that, the flip side is also true. There is also never a bad time not to run. Particularly when your body is telling you that you have done too much. …
craigaw1969.wordpress.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
When not running - in order to avoid burnout - is the right thing to do. After a week of doing too much, how I have scaled things back to ensure I recover from the Dublin Marathon properly. New blog now up. #ukrunchat #running craigaw1969.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/t...
Sunshine through the clouds on a breezy day at the beach. Nice early miles with Susan, though we were glad when we headed inland out of the worst of the wind! #running
November 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Sunshine through the clouds on a breezy day at the beach. Nice early miles with Susan, though we were glad when we headed inland out of the worst of the wind! #running
Been feeling really tired this week. Maybe a bit of post marathon blues. Glad to get out for a short run this morning, even if it was freezing!! #running
November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Been feeling really tired this week. Maybe a bit of post marathon blues. Glad to get out for a short run this morning, even if it was freezing!! #running
Set my alarm to go out for a run. Woke up before it went off. Decided to not go for a run, but to rest. After my marathon, I’m prioritising recovery, rather than doing too much too soon. And I’m ok with that. #running
November 12, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Set my alarm to go out for a run. Woke up before it went off. Decided to not go for a run, but to rest. After my marathon, I’m prioritising recovery, rather than doing too much too soon. And I’m ok with that. #running
It has taken me a couple of weeks to process my Dublin Marathon experience. What a day it was. Tough going in parts, but I was tougher and got it done. My race blog is now up. #ukrunchat #marathon #running craigaw1969.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/d...
Dublin City Marathon
Faster than my first. Faster than my last. In fact, the Dublin Marathon was my fastest marathon run in four years. But you know, the time you do a marathon in is irrelevant. The achievement is in d…
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November 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
It has taken me a couple of weeks to process my Dublin Marathon experience. What a day it was. Tough going in parts, but I was tougher and got it done. My race blog is now up. #ukrunchat #marathon #running craigaw1969.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/d...
One year. 3 races. A 50k plus ultra. A half. A marathon. Every one special. Every memory magical. So much of me has been poured into these. Time for a rest. #running #ukrunchat
November 4, 2025 at 8:58 PM
One year. 3 races. A 50k plus ultra. A half. A marathon. Every one special. Every memory magical. So much of me has been poured into these. Time for a rest. #running #ukrunchat
Welcome to the collection Dublin - Marathon medal number 7 safely added to the collection. 12 medals now on the hanger. 2 ultras, one ultra trail, 2 BrewDog runs and 7 of the 26.2 mile variety. Proud of every one. #running
November 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Welcome to the collection Dublin - Marathon medal number 7 safely added to the collection. 12 medals now on the hanger. 2 ultras, one ultra trail, 2 BrewDog runs and 7 of the 26.2 mile variety. Proud of every one. #running
November 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A great few days sightseeing in Ireland and Northern Ireland recovering from the Dublin Marathon. Lots of driving so not exactly great for my marathon legs 😂, but some fabulous places to visit.
October 30, 2025 at 6:59 AM
A great few days sightseeing in Ireland and Northern Ireland recovering from the Dublin Marathon. Lots of driving so not exactly great for my marathon legs 😂, but some fabulous places to visit.
I rarely like race photos. In the case of the Dublin Marathon, I rather like the emotion which this captures of those final few metres. #running #ukrunchat
October 28, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I rarely like race photos. In the case of the Dublin Marathon, I rather like the emotion which this captures of those final few metres. #running #ukrunchat
Tired legs but a full heart on medal Monday after running the Dublin Marathon yesterday. My fastest marathon since 2021, and a great day in a great city. #running #ukrunchat
October 27, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Tired legs but a full heart on medal Monday after running the Dublin Marathon yesterday. My fastest marathon since 2021, and a great day in a great city. #running #ukrunchat
Guinness in hand and Dublin Marathon done. Tough day in cold, windy and wet conditions but delighted with my time and what an amazing support from the people of Dublin. Now let’s celebrate!! #ukrunchat #running
October 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Guinness in hand and Dublin Marathon done. Tough day in cold, windy and wet conditions but delighted with my time and what an amazing support from the people of Dublin. Now let’s celebrate!! #ukrunchat #running
An inspirational visit to the Shackleton Museum was just what I needed today, on the eve of the Dublin Marathon - final pre-race blog now up. Fingers crossed for a great race tomorrow. #ukrunchat #dublinmarathon #running
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Finding Inspiration
“Through endurance, we conquer”. These inspiring words will be rolling through my head as I face the streets of Dublin tomorrow and take on the marathon distance once more. Not somethin…
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October 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
An inspirational visit to the Shackleton Museum was just what I needed today, on the eve of the Dublin Marathon - final pre-race blog now up. Fingers crossed for a great race tomorrow. #ukrunchat #dublinmarathon #running
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A day of driving, ferries, traffic jams, buses, a bit of carb loading, topped off by picking up my number. As ready as I’m going to be for the Dublin Marathon. One more rest day to go then let’s get this done. #running #ukrunchat
October 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
A day of driving, ferries, traffic jams, buses, a bit of carb loading, topped off by picking up my number. As ready as I’m going to be for the Dublin Marathon. One more rest day to go then let’s get this done. #running #ukrunchat
A calm and peaceful morning to complete my Dublin Marathon training plan. Relieved to get through those final couple of miles unscathed. Now for a few days of rest, carb loading, and getting ready for Sunday’s race. #running #ukrunchat
October 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
A calm and peaceful morning to complete my Dublin Marathon training plan. Relieved to get through those final couple of miles unscathed. Now for a few days of rest, carb loading, and getting ready for Sunday’s race. #running #ukrunchat
The final week countdown is fully on. Six days until Dublin Marathon. I’m grateful to get through another training cycle and head for my seventh marathon race. New blog now up. craigaw1969.wordpress.com/2025/10/19/t...
Thankful
A marathon is twenty six point two miles. But that only represents the tip of the iceberg. My marathon journey has, so far, been four hundred and forty miles over seventy three hours, and that is s…
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October 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The final week countdown is fully on. Six days until Dublin Marathon. I’m grateful to get through another training cycle and head for my seventh marathon race. New blog now up. craigaw1969.wordpress.com/2025/10/19/t...
7 days to go until Dublin Marathon. Incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped me through the training. My running friends mean so much to me. Blog up now. craigaw1969.wordpress.com/2025/10/19/t... #running #ukrunchat
Thankful
A marathon is twenty six point two miles. But that only represents the tip of the iceberg. My marathon journey has, so far, been four hundred and forty miles over seventy three hours, and that is s…
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October 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
7 days to go until Dublin Marathon. Incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped me through the training. My running friends mean so much to me. Blog up now. craigaw1969.wordpress.com/2025/10/19/t... #running #ukrunchat
Three months of hard work and the final Saturday long run training for the Dublin Marathon is done. Thanks to all my friends for running with me and getting me to this point. Onwards to next Sunday. #running #dublinmarathon
October 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Three months of hard work and the final Saturday long run training for the Dublin Marathon is done. Thanks to all my friends for running with me and getting me to this point. Onwards to next Sunday. #running #dublinmarathon
Keep. Turning. Up. Consistency matters as much as motivation. #motivation #running
October 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Keep. Turning. Up. Consistency matters as much as motivation. #motivation #running
Thanks Henrik, let’s hope so 🤞
Loved that blog post! Good luck for the taper, stay healthy, and fingers crossed for perfect running weather in Dublin!
October 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Thanks Henrik, let’s hope so 🤞
