Fred Perry Way: part 1
For the 20 plus years I’ve been a Stockport resident I’ve been aware of the Fred Perry Way as it’s a way-marked route that criss-crosses the borough. But for whatever reason, I’ve never actually followed…
For the 20 plus years I’ve been a Stockport resident I’ve been aware of the Fred Perry Way as it’s a way-marked route that criss-crosses the borough. But for whatever reason, I’ve never actually followed…
I’ve had a couple of attempts to write a post since day 8. But to be honest, not enough has happened to write about. It’s certainly something I’ve been thinking about. Back in April 2015…
The weather forecast seems to suggest that, come the weekend, things won’t be quite as nice as it’s been all week. So even after I decided yesterday that my running might have to be done…
Having tackled a couple of hills with elevation in mind I made sure I got a bit of rest. Actually the body was holding up fine, save for a pair of glutes that were feeling…
Hmm, OK I must admit I hadn’t intended to not post for so long. It’s been a weird year to date anyway, and with the advancement of the Coronavirus moving rapidly worldwide 2020 is no…
Earlier in the year I posted 3 updates where I was recceing the route for the Bullock Smithy Hike. And yesterday (7th September) it was race day. So instead of a gentle, and somewhat unrefined…
I’ve made no secret of my 2019 plans to be targeted towards hilly ultras. The training that I’ve done has all been very specific to that aim, with long recces to learn routes. And helping…
One big aspect of training for trail ultra marathons is getting used to being on your feet for a very long time. With the Bullock Smithy Hike likely to take me somewhere in the region…
Owing to a couple of cancelled jobs today, I had a few extra hours to get out running. A blessing in the light of a failed alarm-call this morning meaning I didn’t get to run…
Today’s race was a little bit special for me. The Hit The Trail 5 race, organised by Belle Vue Racers was my very first attempt at a trail race, back in 2015. And whilst that…