Cheltenham Challenge virtual half marathon
After being cancelled last year, Cheltenham Challenge half marathon went ahead this year – albeit in virtual form. I didn’t do a single virtual race…
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My running journey 2011-2021
I wrote the other day about my early years as a runner. Today I will tell you about my more recent running journey. In 2011,…
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My running journey: The early years (1994-2011)
Although I write a lot about running, I realise I’ve never written about my running journey from the start, particularly the early years. I’m proud…
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Why running is good for mental health
I think most people’s mental health has taken a knock over the last year. But for me, and many others, running has been a huge…
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Hitting a running plateau
It stands to reason that, as you get older, fitness and running ability will eventually plateau and then get worse. I think I’m there now….
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How far did I run in 2019?
At the start of 2019, I had one really big aim for my running – to run my first marathon! As a part of that,…
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Running: Not bad for a normal person
If anyone ever asks me if I’m a good runner or a fast runner, I tell them I’m ‘not bad for a normal person’. I’m…
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Stroud half marathon 2019
Stroud half marathon was my fifth half marathon of 2019 and my 19th half marathon in a lifetime. After a day of torrential rain, the…
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Cheltenham half marathon 2019
Cheltenham half marathon 2019 was my 18th (I think) half marathon in total, my sixth at Cheltenham and my fourth this year. Since running my…
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Cheltenham Challenge half marathon
Last year, I decided I’d like to run all of the half marathons in the county over the next couple of years. Having already run…
