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
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
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
Parkrun Progress: 27 April 2025 – Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
This weekend’s parkrun had something a little extra special about it. Our running club, Ashington Hirst Running Club, kicked off their new parkrun Tour — and the first stop was Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. It was brilliant seeing a sea of purple and gold club shirts filling the start line. It felt like a proper takeover, and even better to be part of … Read More