2020 has begun and before you can even get to the end of Auld Lang Syne the first month of the year is already coming to a conclusion. January has raced by for me. Busy at work, busy home life as ever and a new approach for me to my running. Goals January saw theContinue reading “January 2020 Training Update”
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Why?
For no particular reason this year I’ve started with one word in my mind far too often… Why? I’ve run for 2 1/2 years now and have run races up to 100km. I regularly train and feel that I’m in a position to call my self a competent runner. But since The start of 2020Continue reading “Why?”
Win 2 Tough Runner UK entries for 2020
Today (31 Dec 2019) I’m raffling 2 entries to any Tough Runner UK 10Km event in 2020 – assuming availability. Just head over to my just giving page: And donate a minimum £2 towards my Ultra event in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support Good luck 👍
This is not a training plan!
So the bit before the Brighton Marathon training plan started today. Brighton training starts on the 30th December. So what to do in the meantime. Well good question the options: Eat mince pies Drink mulled wine Eat some more mince pies Eat the chocolates that are meant to be for Boxing Day! Pretend it’s notContinue reading “This is not a training plan!”
Working out how to run in snow and ice
My morning run was the first of the season to begin feeling like Bambi on ice. It can be a tricky challenge to run in freezing conditions and there’s obviously the risk of slips and falls which can cause big problems. This article is a good bit of reading for those of you wanting toContinue reading “Working out how to run in snow and ice”
Planning for the future
End of November is upon us and before we know it the fireworks will be over, the champagne drunk and headaches will be battling with us to stop us going out for that New Years Day run. Time flies so fast, and when running forms a big part of your life, you spend a lotContinue reading “Planning for the future”
Win a Maverick Trail Race Entry for 2020
Hi followers, some of you will have seen that I am doing a charity run around the Isle of Wight in May 2020. I am raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. To aid in my fundraising effort I have teamed up with the team at Maverick Race (maverick-race.com) to offer a fantastic raffle prize. ForContinue reading “Win a Maverick Trail Race Entry for 2020”
Worlds best marathons ?
If running 26 miles isn’t enough and you fancy travelling around the world to get there then this list might be interesting to you. http://www.runnersworld.com/races-places/a29429048/worlds-best-marathons
National Park trail runs
With so many national parks in the UK there must be some amazing runs out there just waiting for you to find them. This link has some great suggestions with links to run routes in many cases. Great all year round just make sure you have the right footwear 👍 nationalparks.uk/visiting/outdoor-activities/walking/trail-running
British alternatives to London for those who missed out for the capital marathon – runbritain
Great little article with a whole host of ideas for a spring Marathon if, like many, you missed out on the London Marathon ballot British alternatives to London for those who missed out for the capital marathon – runbritain — Read on http://www.runbritain.com/news/british-alternatives-to-london-if-you-missed-out-for-the-capital-marathon
Ridgeway Runner 