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The Quest for the Perfect Running Shoes

I have struggled to replace my running shoes for ages. I know it has been well over a year. The problem is I fell in love with Vivobarefoot trail shoes (disclaimer I have previously worked with them) but I have worn two pairs completely out. To the point when they actually had to go into … Read more

The Week Running up to the Half Marathon

taping foot for plantar fasciitis

The week running up to my first half marathon was one of many mixed emotions. The pain from Plantar Fasciitis was so constantly niggly and at times totally unbearable that it was draining me and making me really tired. I wasn’t sure whether I was even able to walk the Half Marathon. I had a … Read more

Witney parkrun – The Pacer Week and My Own Pacer

Witney parkrun sign

We headed to Witney parkrun for pacer week. For the second week in a row our newly qualified teen drove us there. It was also pacer week, and currently I am trying to work on a time which previously felt a bit unachievable! Witney parkrun, West Witney Sports & Social Club, Burford Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, … Read more

Jeffing at parkrun – Things to Consider Including Ratios

Jeffing ratios for parkrun finish times - with lovely orange border to make it feel parkrunny

Jeffing at parkrun is something I did for a good many years. Jeffing, for those who are not familiar, is a run/walk technique. Parkrun itself is trying to become more and more inclusive – which of course includes Jeffing. Here I have written some information about jeffing at parkrun. Is Jeffing Allowed at parkrun? The … Read more