The New Langley 7 – Race Review
Langley 7 – some background Once upon a time there was a village called Langley which had a 7 mile road race The Langley 7 was an annual race organised by Macclesfield Harriers as a…
road race
English Half Marathon – race review
Only one week since I completed my second ultra-marathon and I’m back out on the start line again for another race – the English Half Marathon. I thought I’d tell you about my day and…
Essar 4-Villages Half-Marathon – race review
The 4 Villages Half Marathon is an event I’ve wanted to run for about 5 years. This was the first year I actually managed to get there! Essar 4 Villages Half Marathon Starting in the…
Race Review – The Big Stockport 10k
It feels like an age since I last raced. This is possibly due to the ongoing injury, as I’m resting far more than training at the moment. Anyway, it was a local race today, The…
Alderley Edge 10k – race review
Today was the last of my planned summer races, and another local one to boot. This is my review of the Alderley Edge 10k ‘Run the bypass’. Background to ‘Run the Bypass’ Alderley Edge 10k…
Wrexham Marathon Festival 2017 – race review
Today was the Wrexham Marathon Festival 2017. And having got home and eaten a lot, I’m ready to put together a write up! Wrexham Marathon Festival 2017 This year the WMF consists of three main…
Anglesey Half Marathon 2017 – race report
The first weekend in March heralds the Anglesey Half Marathon. Whenever I’ve been asked, it’s this race which is the top of my favourites. I’ve reviewed this event in the past, but each year there’s…
1000 miles and ‘all change’
I’ve been thinking about the website for some time and in particular as to who and what it represents. All Change The first part is easy. Obvious even. Whilst it sounds like a megalomaniac speaking, it’s…
Chester Marathon – the lowdown
Yesterday was Chester Marathon and it was my third race at the distance. Preparation has been thorough if not somewhat unorthodox. It’s certainly not a plan I would recommend to follow. Indeed I think it…
Winter? I’ve been expecting you!
Well all in all it’s been a temperate year in 2014 in the Manchester part of the world. Whilst we got our share of flooding at the turn of the year and August was the…