I was looking for a race I could do with my friend Hollie, and this one popped up, a 10KM evening run at Olympic Park. I was pretty sure Hollie would be in, as the race was in the evening – so childcare was sorted, 10K – a do-able distance, and the last piece of the puzzle – it was easy to get to. And … Continue reading Race Review: Chase the Moon
It’s no exaggeration that everyone in this area (Teddington, Twickenham, Richmond) runs the Cabbage Patch 10 Miler – well maybe a small exaggeration – but you get my drift. You see those characteristic white long sleeve race tops everywhere, and say casually (mid summer) to any runner what they have coming up, and will undoubtable say the Cabbage Patch. The route runs from/to Twickenham by … Continue reading Race Review: Cabbage Patch 10
Whether I am on a work trip or on holiday, I pack my running shoes, sports bra and a few running clothes, just in case I can squeeze in a run🤞. We go camping each year to the Isle of Wight and for the last 2 years, I have taken up precious ‘car space’ and squeezed in some running gear, in hopes of fitting in … Continue reading Running in new places
I’ve never done a RunThroughUK race yet, but they have lots of them organised in my local area and I’ve been tempted. They seemed like a professional organisation, with a good website, an interesting selection of events. When looking for a summer half marathon, I found the Wimbledon Common Half Marathon on the 5th of August. 3 things made me book: Sunday is Runday: Being … Continue reading Race Report: Wimbledon Half Marathon
When I went into my half marathon, this past Sunday, I was hopeful I was going to get a personal best (PB) but two things helped to take the pressure off. First, I knew that all the KMs that I am clocking up (race or training) are all going toward My Mind Miles 1000 mileage 2018 target. The second thing is that, if I didn’t … Continue reading Poll: When do you book your next race?
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