2019 including infographics and statistics
So, how did the year go? Races
Third time lucky?
London Marathon 2018 was a great experience, but somewhat unsatisfying as a run since I injured my knee around mile 14 and thus went much slower for the remaining 12 miles and was very focused on that pain and whether … Continued
Sheringham and Felixstowe
A weekend of parkrun, a coastal walk, and a run along the river from Felixstowe
The £1.5 billion running track
A unique opportunity to run along the A14 Huntingdon southern bypass, due to open later this year.
Two in Essex – Hadleigh and Burnham-on-Crouch (67)
Hadleigh with Alex, Andy, Catherine, Claire and Lucy That heading is the first time I’ve written anything quite like that – with the exception of the WLR gang at the Reading Half in 2010, I don’t think I’ve had more … Continued
South Woodham Ferrers (66)
So having completed Cambridgeshire again last week, today it was time to return to Essex, and to South Woodham Ferrers parkrun on the River Crouch. I parked the car as instructed in the car park of Marsh Farm Animal Adventure … Continued
Commiserations
So, no place for me in next year’s London Marathon in the ballot – like 2018, but unlike 2018 I don’t plan to seek a charity place. I am proud of the funds I helped raise this year, and very … Continued
parkrun catch-up (numbers 98 to 104)
It’s been a little while since I posted here, during which time I’ve had a few more great Saturday morning parkrun experiences, so here’s a brief recap: Harlow parkrun – location 60 for parkrun #98 Harlow parkrun (my 60th different … Continued
Tring parkrun – location 59 for parkrun #97
This morning’s visit was to Tring parkrun, the most westerly parkrun in the East of England region. It was hot and it was hilly, but beautiful too. The route is fairly steeply downhill, then a gentle incline up the grassy … Continued
A day out in Norfolk including Blickling parkrun – location 58 for parkrun #96
Today a visit to Norfolk, starting with parkrun at Blickling Hall, a large National Trust estate. After I’d had a little warm-up run, I stood guard over a frog as it gradually made its way from the danger area where … Continued
parkrun catch-up: Blackpool (53), Felixstowe (54), Haverhill (55), Great Denham (56), and Pocket (57)
Blackpool (53) With all the parkruns in Cumbria having been visited, a Lake District holiday saw me heading south down the M6 early on Saturday to visit Blackpool parkrun. It was probably an unwise thing to do as I wasn’t … Continued
Lucy’s first parkrun
After 10 years of well-meant teasing about how odd runners are, Lucy decided she was going to give it a decent stab, perhaps inspired in part by the London Marathon. She embarked with determination on the NHS Couch to 5k … Continued
London Marathon 2018
The short version I completed my first marathon in the hottest London Marathon yet, with wonderful support from family and friends coming to London and many others more remotely. The crowd support was quite extraordinary. In common with almost everyone … Continued
Dear friends (two days to go)
As I approach my run in the London Marathon this Sunday, I wanted to thank you for your support, through your words of encouragement and morale-boosting. I am feeling excited but also a little nervous in advance of my first … Continued
Picking a pace
A pleasant run 24km this morning, mostly on lanes towards Diss but including about a mile on a rather muddy byway. There were a few spits and spots of rain, but not enough to wet the ground, and getting distinctly … Continued