Having had a much needed mini-break from running, I feel like I’m now raring to go. I’ve still been getting in the gym three times a week and I’ve been mixing up my training quite a bit to keep my body guessing. +
Category Archives: Events
Encouragement and Support
No one is perfect. I’d need another 34 years, 7 flights, 4 trains and several car journeys and I still wouldn’t be close. +
My 50th parkrun
On Saturday the 10th of August 2013, I ran my 50th parkrun. As far as my running achievements go, this has to be right up there. +
Turtle Warriors!
Every Second Counts
I set myself a running target at the start of 2013 and that was to run a 5k in under 22 minutes. +
Hamsterley 10k 2013
Bamburgh 10k 2013
What a difference a week makes! The bamburgh 10k was second on my list of runs to do this year. It looked a great run and I’ve been looking forward to it all year. +
The Blaydon Races 2013
I completed the Blaydon Races last week. When you hear of people running in the North East, two runs spring to mind – the Great North Run and the Blaydon Races. +
A Stitch In Time Saves 4:28
I completed my second Pier to Pier event on Sunday and I’m still smiling! Smiling because I loved the run and smiling because I got a new personal best. +
My First Half
I think it was back in February when I tweeted Val. It was a screenshot of 13.1 miles and I suggested I wanted to attempt my first half Marathon. +