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…
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Parkrun tourism: Worcester parkrun
My husband and I recently did some parkrun tourism at Worcester parkrun. We’ve run at Worcester twice before – in 2019 and 2020 – but…
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Parkrun triumphs 2025
2025 was another good year of parkrun for my extended family – from my 10 year nephew right up to my 80 year old dad….
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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 by just 17 seconds, I took the decision not to…
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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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Bath cross country 2025
I recently ran a cross country race in Bath, along with several members of my running club. Bath cross country is the third of four…
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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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The Croome Capability Canter
The Croome Capability Canter is a 6.5 mile race in the grounds of National Trust Croome in Worcestershire. I recently took part, along with lots…
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Parkrun tourism: Kingsway parkrun
I recently did some parkrun tourism at Kingsway parkrun on the outskirts of Gloucester. For me, it was my final Gloucestershire parkrun. It has taken…
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The Gloucestershire AAA race series
The Gloucestershire AAA race series is a series of 12 races around the county. Adult runners of all ages take part and are awarded points…
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Newent 9 2025
My husband I, along with lots of members of our running club, recently ran the Newent 9 – or the Mandy Whittington Newent 9 to…
