Dewsbury parkrun (30-10-2021)
Mike Over recent weeks, a combination of kids football and dance, and the last weeks of marathon training have kept me away from parkrun. Last Saturday I had an aborted attempt…
parkrun Tourism
Marathon Training – Week 11
So close to London and my mileage should really be peaking. So I won’t lie, the low levels I achieved this week were a little worrying. However, I am hopeful…
Dalby Forest parkrun
As is probably common with many parkrunners, when looking to head away anywhere, one of the first things I look at is if there is a new parkrun I can…
Marathon Training – Week 9
This week was always going to go one of two ways. I was on holiday so was either going to have more than enough time to get my training in.…
Huddersfield parkrun
Two years ago I put out a simple poll on twitter. I was heading up to my inlaws and I wondered where I should next visit on the parkrun tourism…
Marathon Training – Week 8
8 weeks down, 8 to go! Last time I reached the halfway point in cycle one it felt like a real landmark and at that time the risks of not…
Marathon Training – Week 1
As I have written a few times, in April 2020 I will be taking on my first (and then second) marathon. I’ve done plenty of halfs, but now is the…
Return to Rothwell parkrun
Since getting into parkrun, I have really enjoyed the tourism element. A third of my runs have come away from home. However, one thing I hadn’t done was return to…
Some Last Minute Tourism – Barnsley parkrun (parkrun Review)
Today found us back up north again for a family BBQ. I hadn’t originally thought there would be enough time to sneak in a parkrun but had thrown my kit…
Keep on touring – Temple Newsam parkrun (parkrun Review)
After a week on holiday and a few great runs, it was time to head home. However, we’re stopping over at my sister in law en-route so another tourist visit…