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
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
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
The Specialist Running Buggy That Got Us Back on the Road
The Specialist Running Buggy That Got Us Back on the Road We’ve always run as a duo. From toddler years in the Graco Relay to squeezing into a Thule Urban Glide 2 at age six, Joe’s been my co-runner for most of my running life. But as he grew, things changed – and eventually, nothing off the shelf would fit … Read More
Graco Relay Jogger Review: The Budget-Friendly Buggy That Got Me Rolling
Graco Relay Jogger Review: The Budget-Friendly Buggy That Got Me Rolling If you’ve got a young child and want to keep running, you’ll quickly discover that not all buggies are created equal. The Graco Relay Jogger was my first proper running buggy – and while it’s no longer widely available, it deserves a place in my journey and might help … Read More