Advertised as the ‘North East’s biggest 10K’ (and probably the most expensive!), this race is a good opportunity to experience the atmosphere of the Great North Run, which I am also doing this year. The course starts behind Gateshead International Stadium and makes its way to Gateshead Quayside, passing landmarks such as the Sage, the … Continue reading Great North 10K 2015
Daily Archives: 5th July 2015
I’ve been injured and lazy lately: after my first DNF at the Hoka Highland Fling in April I have been having trouble with my hips and have only taken part in three parkruns, the Lambton 10k, Phil’s Clamber recce and the Weardale Triathlon. I’ve missed nearly every Strider Wednesday and Monday night in that time … Continue reading Red Kite Trail Race 2015
As I reach the finishing straight my 3 year old daughter wants to run with me, so I slow and let her run along, but she decides she’s no energy left, so I scoop her up and carry her over the finish line before slumping in a heap to the floor. “Daddy, can we play … Continue reading Skiddaw Fell Race 2015
I’m spending a lot of time in Southport at the moment visiting family, and we all know what we do when we’re away visiting family don’t we? We check to see if there are any races on! And, what’s this, a half-marathon just 10 minutes walk from my in-laws flat? Well, that certainly comes under … Continue reading Southport Half Marathon 2015
I had spotted this little beauty back in 2013 on the BTR website it was 6 races in 7 days, it was 52 miles over the week all different races and different terrains and different distances. As I had only been running a matter of months an I hadn’t even run a full 5k, I … Continue reading Tour of Merseyside: 5–11th July 2015