Delighted to be 55

We’re living in strange times. I was rather alarmed to discover that most Covid-19 deaths have affected people in their Continue reading →

February strength exercises

Enticed by the promise of a better runner’s body, I bought this book three and a half years ago. It Continue reading →

Club champs: XC, Harrow Hill 10k and Wokingham Half

2014 was my glory year of running. I got a PB in every distance and won the V45 category of Continue reading →

January lunches

I haven’t done full-blown New Year’s Resolutions for many years since I realised they caused more angst than they were Continue reading →

Running, swimming, cycling 2019

Here’s my annual review of running, swimming and cycling, in the usual spirit of gratefulness, reflection and celebration. Running – Continue reading →

Royal Parks Half

There’s not much to say about the Royal Parks Half, but as I’ve blogged about the other half marathons I’ve Continue reading →

Ealing Half Marathon

It was the eighth Ealing Half Marathon this morning. I’ve paced two, missed one through injury, volunteered at four, and Continue reading →

Midnight rain half marathon

My friend Julie wanted to do a half-marathon to celebrate turning 60. The Tromso Midnight Sun half marathon fell on Continue reading →