I love running on holiday… especially planning and exploring new routes. I’ve just returned from[…]
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Why I’ve signed up for RED January, again.
Read moreCouch 2 5k is not just for people just starting to run
Read moreRace cancelled but still want some bling? Try virtual running.
Read moreRunning is my constant in challenging times.
Read moreOn Saturday I take on my first ever 24 hour race. Six weeks ago I had a massive wobble about this. What was I thinking? I haven’t properly camped since I was a kid (I’m not counting the glamping pod I stayed in last month where the only inconvenience was[…]
Read moreThis Sunday I’m walking the three peaks in North Yorkshire. This is feeling strangely outside my comfort zone. I would definitely feel more comfortable running it. I’ve bought a whole new set of kit – walking boots, walking trousers, rucksack, waterproof, walking poles etc etc. I need to work out[…]
Read moreThese are not quite the exact words I said as I crossed the finish line of the Greater Manchester Marathon yesterday. After 26.2 miles (or 26.43 according to Garmin) I crossed the line and immediately wanted to sign up for another one. (Quite a contrast from my first marathon 17[…]
Read moreAfter the 20 mile race last Sunday, it’s finally time for me to reduce the mileage in the final three weeks before the big day. All the really hard work is done and now I can sit back and really get nervous! And to be honest, I’m pretty knackered and[…]
Read moreRan with the club last night – first time in a couple of weeks –and really enjoyed catching up with friends and running with the pack. Some wanted to know how the marathon training was going and one commented that I seemed to be just getting on with it. I[…]
Read moreJust over eight weeks to go until I line up at the start of the Manchester Marathon. The big miles are starting now – long run was 15 last week and planning to hit 16 this week. But its not going as smoothly as I’d hoped – enter the ‘niggles’.[…]
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