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Marathon training 2026: Weeks 1 to 4
I’m now training to run Newport marathon in April 2026, with the aim of securing myself a London marathon Good for Age qualifying time for 2027. For the first time ever, I’m…
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Little by Edward Carey
I picked up Little by Edward Carey at my friend’s charity book sale. She had a huge range of books she was selling for £1 each and I bought four. Little was…
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Return to marathon training 2026
After a year off marathons, I’m once again training for Newport marathon. I ran it in 2024 with the aim of getting a Good for Age time for the London marathon. Getting…
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The Names by Florence Knapp
I got The Names by Florence Knapp for my Secret Santa and it was definitely the best Secret Santa ever! I keep a list of books I want to read on my…
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Marathon training 2026: Weeks 1 to 4
I’m now training to run Newport marathon in April 2026, with the aim of securing…
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Return to marathon training 2026
After a year off marathons, I’m once again training for Newport marathon. I ran it…
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Parkrun tourism: Worcester parkrun
My husband and I recently did some parkrun tourism at Worcester parkrun. We’ve run at…
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Parkrun triumphs 2025
2025 was another good year of parkrun for my extended family – from my 10…
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What I read in 2025
I absolutely love to read. I’d much rather read than scroll social media or watch…
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How far did I run in 2025?
Having missed out on a Good for Age (GFA) place at the London marathon 2025…












