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
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…
family
Iffy training week
In about 12 weeks’ time I’m running my first marathon in 17 years. (It has honestly taken me that long to get over the first and feel ready to take on the challenge again.) I have a training plan – an adapted version of one my PT has previously used Read more…
family
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…