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…

School

My youngest started school last week and it’s been tough. She’s ready to go but I’m still not sure I’m ready for her to go. It was hard when my eldest started – she’s now in year three – she looked so small and I worried that she wouldn’t make Read more…

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…

Holiday running

I love running on holiday… especially planning and exploring new routes. I’ve just returned from a week in Bude in Cornwall and managed to squeeze in three runs around sandcastle building, wave jumping and eating ice cream. The routes included coastal paths, beaches, winding country roads with high hedges and Read more…