Running
Inspirational Runners: Michelle’s Story Part 2. The 10K Races
This is Michelle’s story. An inspirational runner who went from not being able to walk a few miles to running a marathon. In part one I wrote about her reason for running and information about Cystic Fibrosis. Part two talks about Michelle’s building up of miles and the 10K races she entered to help get … Read more
Virtual London Virgin Marathon – The 40th Race
I had agreed to run the Virtual London Virgin Marathon for Winston’s Wish just 4 weeks before the big day. I am not great at training for anything but had been running regularly and followed advice from the tapering weeks. Kit for the Virtual London Marathon The big trouble with not training properly for a … Read more
Improving Health Habits and How Not to Train for a Marathon
When friends said we could just walk a Marathon I thought what a lovely idea and then we can say we have done one. I guess I didn’t really factor in that a Marathon is still a Marathon and going to be hard work either way! I guess it is true that if you just … Read more
How to Get in the Mood for a Run
You may recall my previous post on How To Stay Motivated that Sometimes, there’s nothing better than getting out for a run. The sun’s shining, you’ve got bags of energy; what could be better? However, there are other days when it’s the last thing you’ll feel like doing. Here is a guest post with some … Read more
Have you thought about HOW annoying your dog is for Runners?
Dogs are man’s best friend – what is there to not like about them that annoys me so much when I am out walking or running, on my own or with my children? Dogs have as much right to be out walking or running in the fresh air as us, right? Including at Parkrun and … Read more
Parkrun Number 50
Exercise has always been something I considered important for my family. We have a huge trampoline in the garden (we have always had one since the oldest was young – in fact our younger two children had it like an outdoor playpen!), the boys have all had swimming lessons (the 11-year-old swims for academy) and … Read more