beginners running
Returning to running after Covid
Returning to running after Covid – a quick guide and suggested plan.
health
The return of group running!
As the restrictions of Lockdown 3.0 start to ease this week in England, it is so good to be able to run in groups again. I don’t think I’ll realise how much I’ve missed my running family until I see them at the track, on training runs and on my Read more…
beginners running
Couch 2 5K – not just for beginners
Couch 2 5k is not just for people just starting to run
races
Lost your running mojo? Try virtual racing
Race cancelled but still want some bling? Try virtual running.
family
Two sleeps ‘til Equinox 24
On 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 more…
cross training
The next challenge
This 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 more…
marathon
I ran a flippin’ marathon!
These 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 more…
family
Time to taper
After 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 more…