Marathon Training – Week 8
Mike 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…
Tourism
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…
Finally making it to Wakefield Thornes parkrun (parkrun Review)
I feel like I probably owe Wakefield Thornes parkrun a bit of an apology. At the turn of the year I decided that I would use trips to my in-laws…
Tourist Visit to Rothwell parkrun
A couple of weeks ago we were up north for an unexpected trip, unfortunately due to a family bereavement on my wife’s side. While she spent time with her family,…
A Cold Trip to Storthes Hall parkrun
At the start of the year I was having a chat with my wife. We agreed that this year, if we were away from home, I could use it as…