Ten Weeks on the Injury Bench – From Beach Steps to Moon Boot Ten weeks ago, Joe dragged me off the last steps to the beach, it was all enthusiasm to get into the sea from a set of steps we’ve done so many times! It was an awkward twist, resulting in a very bad sprain, and just like that … Read More
Sunshine Run 2025 – Pushing Harder for a Cause That Matters
On Tuesday night I lined up – just about – for the Sunshine Run 2025, our annual charity 5K along the Newcastle Quayside. And I mean “just about.” We arrived with maybe 5 -10 minutes to spare. Joe isn’t one for waiting in a queue, so we did what we could – a short wander with the buggy, eyes scanning … Read More
The Sunshine Run 2025 – Why This One Matters More Than Ever
Twelve days from now, I’ll be lining up for the Sunshine Run 2025 – a 5K charity event along Newcastle’s Quayside, raising money for The Chronicle Sunshine Fund. It’s not just another race. It’s personal. What This Charity Did for Us When we were deep in the thick of figuring out how to keep moving as a family – buggy … Read More
Spring Relays 2025 – Teamwork, a Sprint Finish, and a Surprise Win
So Tuesday night (03/06/2025) I did a bit of racing. I was a last-minute reserve for the Spring Relays, stepping in to cover Leg 1 after someone had to drop. I figured I’d be there to make up the numbers. Turns out, I was actually needed — and even better, we went on to win. Leg 1: A Familiar Route, … Read More
When the Shoes You Trust Start Failing You (And You Don’t Even Notice)
I’ve always rolled my eyes at the phrase “everything is content” – but maybe this one is. I’m not one for the selfie sprints or a bounce cam reel. There’s a whole generation of runners now in slick vests, perfect lighting, and product tagged videos – and fair play to them. Me? I run in kit that’s probably past its … Read More
Listen to Your Legs: When Running Pain Isn’t Just Part of the Warm-Up
You know the drill – something aches, you assume it’ll loosen up once you’re moving, and you push through. Most of the time? Fine. But sometimes, that pain has other plans. That’s where I found myself last week. A run on Wednesday ended with my shins barking. Saturday’s parkrun? Same again. That familiar niggle hadn’t just tagged along for the … Read More
Newbiggin parkrun – Feeling the Chill, Finding the Fire
Back to the familiar sands of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea parkrun for event #321 – and despite it not being cold-cold, that wind chill definitely bit through early on. A bit of a brisk start but once we got going, I found a decent rhythm, even managing to run both hills this time. Slowed to recover at the top of the second, but … Read More
Small Wins, Steady Miles: Running Progress Since April 2025
Since lacing the trainers back up in April, it’s been a case of one buggy push, one footstep, and one small win at a time. April saw the return of buggy parkruns, club miles, and solo runs squeezed in around parenting, work, and the general chaos of life. It wasn’t glamorous – some runs were more shuffle than stride, and … Read More
First Time at Blyth Links parkrun – A Chatty Run and a Kind Donation
This weekend’s parkrun took us somewhere new – Blyth Links. It was my first time running the course, but to be honest, it wasn’t really about the run this time. It was busy – really busy – and Joe was a little anxious when we arrived. So, we did what made sense: we stepped back. We took a walk along … Read More
Parkrun Progress: 3 May 2025 – Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
Another Saturday, another push – literally.This week was a solo run for me, no buggy in tow, and I’d almost forgotten what that felt like. Still, the course at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea doesn’t make it easy. Two hill climbs, each one a test, and the second never gets easier. But this time… we ran them both. No PB, but I’m not chasing … Read More
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