2016 – Part 1. Year of Club Colours

I look back at my running in 2016 with interest.  I mentioned it towards the end of my last blog that a little bit of a spark, a little bit of passion and enthusiasm and a desire to push myself disappeared after the ultra I did in 2015.  I fulfilled my race commitments in 2015Continue reading “2016 – Part 1. Year of Club Colours”

2015 – Running for Bloodwise

Hi and welcome back as I continue my journey with the next part of 2015.  My initial plan for 2015 had been about fundraising for one charity and the focus was the ultra I attempted and painfully completed, as discussed in previous blog.  The double header in early 2015 for Teenage Cancer Trust came aboutContinue reading “2015 – Running for Bloodwise”

2015 – The 1st Ultra. Race The Wall

I look back at this race, my first ultra with a few mixed feelings.  It involved a lot of pain! I was absolutely shattered by the end of it.  Walking for almost a week was a nightmare.  Don’t get me started on stairs!  Did I mention it was very painful?  However, it showed I couldContinue reading “2015 – The 1st Ultra. Race The Wall”

2015 – The Final Prep for the 1st Ultra

A week later than planned with the next instalment.  I’ve been doing what I love doing for the last 2 weeks.  Doing races.  On Sunday 4th I ran the Big Half in London and last week, the 11th I did my 11th Great North Run.  Both races were for Children’s Cancer North, and I HaveContinue reading “2015 – The Final Prep for the 1st Ultra”