Busy weekend!

I finally made it to my first parkrun this weekend and really enjoyed it. My local one, Dishley Loughborough, is three weeks old and it was great to see nearly 300 runners from all over the area (and some from as far away as Southampton) taking part. The course is Read more…

Sleep and the water wolves

This week another sleep-related health story hit the headlines. These stories are often accompanied by ‘how to get a good night’s sleep’ guides, which include helpful tips like ‘turn off your phone’ and ‘make sure your bedroom is a calm and peaceful environment’. And the running press have picked up Read more…

Parkrun fail

I’m a huge fan of parkrun – the free weekly 5k runs that take place across the country (and indeed the world) – but have never ran one. Or watched. Or volunteered. Almost all take place on a Saturday morning and that’s when my girls have swimming lessons. I want Read more…