Race Review – Tour of Tameside
This review is slightly unusual in that it is going to encompass four races. The Tour of Tameside is a competition in its own right. Whilst you have the option to enter any of the…
Race Review
Wincle Trout Run
It’s been a while since my last blog post for a number of minor reasons. The main one being that I had a 3 week ‘rest’ to try to sort out a niggle in my…
Cyprus 2019 – part 2
So by now you’ll have ascertained that I’m in Cyprus. If you’ve not already seen the first part of my write-up, go back and read that first. It’s here. Having had my lunch at the…
Cyprus 2019 – part 1
It seems strange that it’s 12 months since my first overseas trip from the UK in 7 years and my first international race. But time flies and I’m back in Cyprus to do international races…
Anglesey Half Marathon 2019
Anglesey Half Marathon – preface It’s the first weekend in March and as such the village of Menai Bridge is full of runners for the Anglesey Half Marathon (&10k), courtesy of Always Aim High Events….
Village Bakery Wrexham Half Marathon – race review
It’s been a little while since I’ve been in Wrexham. The fact I only ever go there to run races possibly accounts for that. Indeed, I’ve already run a half marathon in Wrexham. And my…
Hit The Trail – Race Review
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…
NYE Bowstones Fell Race – race review
The Bowstones Fell Race follows a route through Lyme Park which is very much my stomping ground. It’s also a very popular event and unlike many fell races, sells out within a couple of days…
Gravy Pud Fell Race 2018 review
It doesn’t seem like a year since I first ran in this fell race. 2018 has definitely been a speedy year. Or maybe it’s the sign that I’m knocking on the door of the next…
Famous Grouse Fell Race – race review
If you’ve been following my writings this year, you’ll know that I’ve run a fair few of the Hayfield Fell Race series. After dipping my toe in to one last year, I’ve come back and…