A magical mystery tour of Nottingham
My husband and I recently ran Victoria Embankment parkrun in Nottingham. We knew we had to run this one because not only did we meet…
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Staying in a Travelodge with a dog
My husband and I, along with Hetty our cockapoo, recently stayed in a Travelodge in Harrogate. My husband had been to Harrogate a few months…
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The Padstow double holiday
Every year, we go on holiday to Padstow in Cornwall. It’s a real home from home for us. And every year, my husband says he…
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Parkrun tourism: The Lost Gardens of Heligan parkrun
My husband, younger son and I recently did some parkrun tourism at The Lost Gardens of Heligan parkrun in Cornwall. The Lost Gardens of Heligan…
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London marathon as a spectator
On Sunday 26th April, my husband ran London marathon.We’ve both been entering the ballot with no luck every year since 2017. But UK Athletics registered…
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Return to Morzine and Avoriaz
When we went skiing in Morzine and Avoriaz last year, my husband couldn’t stop saying how much my daughter would love it and how good…
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2025: That was the year that was July to December
July was a very good month for me. I started the month by travelling to Bushy Park, the home of parkrun, with my dad to…
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Parkrun end of year report 2025
It’s been another busy year of parkrun for my family – from my 10 year old nephew to my 80 year old dad. There’s been…
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2025: That was the year that was January to June
2025 started with a very wet New Year’s Day parkrun at Lydney in the Forest of Dean. Rather than going back to university, my son…
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Stroud half marathon 2025
My husband, eldest and I, along with several members of our running club, recently ran the 43rd Stroud half marathon. My daughter went along to…
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Weston Super Half 2025
My husband, sister and brother-in-law and I recently ran Weston Super Half – the half marathon in Weston-super-Mare. It was the third time running it…
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Run Cheltenham (Cheltenham half marathon) 2025
My husband, daughter, sister, brother-in-law and I recently ran the Cheltenham half marathon – or Run Cheltenham as it is called these days. It was…
