On sunday (20th october) I returned to York once again to take part in the Yorkshire 10 Mile race. I had been looking forward to this one since i took part last year as I felt I needed to go one better. After last months half marathon I hadn't done as many miles as i … Continue reading The Magic 10 Mile
Autumn Goals
As we are a few weeks into autumn now, my training once i completed the half marathon last month has slowed down a little in regards to amount of miles per week, but still staying on on the plan as my final 2 races of the year, (unless i decide to take a plunge into … Continue reading Autumn Goals
That’s the Half completed!!
The 13 weeks of well planned training had finally come down to this day (15th september) for the Vale of York Half Marathon. My standard race day breakfast of wholemeal toast and a banana went down well with a cup of Yorkshire tea to start the day, I changed my plan to wear my STAC … Continue reading That’s the Half completed!!
10 days to go!!
It is now 10 days to go until I take the challenge of my first half marathon and my first race since York 10k at the beginning of august, the last 6 weeks of training have been tough especially when it has come to the long runs. On sunday i managed to do my final … Continue reading 10 days to go!!
The cobbled streets of York.
Sunday (August 4) I took part in one of my favourite 10k races in one of my favourite Yorkshire cities, York. Started the day with the usual 2 slices of toast and a cup of Yorkshire tea, sat in the garden while the dog generally stood at gate sniffing the air.I got myself ready and … Continue reading The cobbled streets of York.
parkrun sub 30
Last saturday I travelled up to Heslington for my clubs parkrun league series as it hit the midway point and the 3rd venue of the 5. So thanks to another member of the club and competitor in the station league picking up my request for a lift up to York for this one, we made … Continue reading parkrun sub 30
The Muddy trials of Pudsey 10k
Last year when I took part in Pudsey 10k I earned myself a PB despite in the tough hills, and had no hesitation in taking part again and trying to persuade a number of fellow running club members to join me only one did to set out to do her first 10k race, not knowing … Continue reading The Muddy trials of Pudsey 10k
Why i feel running can make you happier.
Now I have completed Miles for Mind in may I want to share my thoughts on how running can make you a happier person as it can not just improve physical health but mental health too. Here are 5 reasons. 1. Physical exercise (either a workout in gym or going for a run) releases endorphins … Continue reading Why i feel running can make you happier.
13 weeks and counting
On Monday 17th June i will kickstart my journey towards my first half marathon. As seen in the screenshot below i have a 13 week training plan, which now includes a 10 mile race at the end of week 2 due to signing up to Eccup 10. The half marathon will be my biggest running … Continue reading 13 weeks and counting
60 Miles of May
In may i completed the Miles for Mind challenge, the aim was to go out and get active throughout the month while raising money for a good cause and also raising awareness of mental health. I aimed for at least 50 miles like last year and managed to round it off to a wonderful 60 … Continue reading 60 Miles of May
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