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
Couch to GNR – Part 4: The Farm Park Incident (And the Shoes That Didn’t Work)
The Farm Park Incident (And the Shoes That Didn’t Work) After finishing the Morpeth 10K, I was still riding high from the buzz. But what I didn’t realise at the time was that I’d made a pretty common rookie mistake: I ran the race in brand new shoes. Just one day later, I went out for a run with my … Read More


