Ramblings of a part-time runner…
Three things. Three annoying things.
I get it, fitness is a stress relief, a lifestyle or something to do when work is not involved. But I’ve been around the block, for over ten years ( a bit of a long walk, I know) and I’ve come to realise that some, not all, things that annoy the living days out of me and I’m about to go through three. Continue reading “Three Fitness Annoyances”
Winter’s coming.
The dark nights are here. You’re putting on the lights at 7pm, there’s more of a nip in the air, and for many of you, this is where running is put on the shelf.
I’m here to try to change your mind with this post. How? Trail running.
Here are five reasons why you need to try it… Continue reading “5 Reasons Why You Need Trail Running In Your Life”
It’s been and gone. One of the most iconic races on my running calendar has, again, been ticked off my list as I have completed my THIRD Simplyhealth Great North Run.
It’s all be highs throughout my training block and I’ve never felt stronger than I did over 11 miles – the two and bit HURT. Continue reading “My Great North Run 2017”
On Saturday morning, I awoke with a tinge of nerves, excitement and emotion.
I’ve been building towards this moment and, although it would only be 5K, it would be my greatest challenge I’d be facing. Continue reading “Running Blind – My Greatest Challenge”
You may have seen them on the television at the IAAF World Champions in London, so how about seeing them up, close and personal…for free.
The Great North Run weekend is a huge highlight in, to just mine, but thousands of people’s diaries, simply because of the Great City Games.
I’ve been fortunate to live a stone’s throw away from the venue – along with Quayside and outside the Baltic – since it first came to our streets back in 2010 when the format was England vs Australia. Since then, it’s grown leaps and bounds… Continue reading “Great North City Games 2017”
