What I carry in my running belt – from 5k to marathon
I recently saw someone on Instagram describe herself as a ‘kitchen sink runner’ and I realise I am one too. I like to be prepared!…
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Marathon recovery and Tewkesbury half marathon
I had no idea how I would feel after Newport marathon – other than tired! As soon as I stopped running, my legs ached like…
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Marathon training: Warwick half marathon
Most of the recommendations for marathon training suggest you run a couple of shorter races in the weeks leading up to your race. Doing other…
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Signing up for my first marathon
I never thought I would run a marathon. I know how hard I train for a half marathon and how much it can take out…
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Stroud half marathon 2018
I was feeling pretty positive about Stroud half marathon 2018, despite an ankle niggle the day before, because I had my husband and brother-in-law with…
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My son, the driving test and the very good week
When he turned 17 at the end of June, my son told me he was going to pass his driving test first time – and…
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Cheltenham half marathon 2018
It’s not many years ago that I was the only runner in our family, but, thanks to parkrun, the running bug has really spread. So…
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My son: Training for his first half marathon
For as long as I can remember, my son has been saying that he will run the Cheltenham half marathon when he turns 17. (Generally…
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The Tewkesbury half marathon
I hadn’t planned to do the Tewkesbury half marathon. Having taken three months to recover from an injury over the winter, I still wasn’t sure…
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Tewkesbury half marathon – to run or not to run?
For at least a year now, I’ve had it in my mind that I’d like to run the Tewkesbury half marathon this year. Tewkesbury half…
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My running bug – stopped in my tracks
I’ve had a post floating around in my head for a while now, but I just haven’t had time to put finger to keyboard. And…
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Getting the running bug
Going back two or three years, I was the only person in my family that ran. It was my little quirk. Mummy’s thing. Sarah’s thing….
