If you were to ask me what my favourite race is I’d probably say the York 10K. Maybe I’m biased as it was the first-ever race I took part in back in 2013. The course takes in the city sights of the city including York Minster, the city walls and the River Ouse. It is …
AfterShokz Xtrainerz
It doesn’t seem long since I reviewed the AfterShokz Aeropex which are a must-have accessory on my training runs. So I was excited when AfterShokz kindly sent me their latest release, the Xtrainerz. These are their waterproof bone conduction MP3 headphones for swimmers. I am, by no means a swimming pro, I fit more into …
Virgin Sport ASICS London 10K
Another week, another race review. Or should this be a pace review? Last weekend I took part in the Virgin Sport ASICS London 10K. This was going to be my first ever running event in London so I was really looking forward to it. What made the race even more exciting as I had been …
Specsavers Walkington 10KM 2019
Once upon a time, Friday nights were about putting on a pair of heels and going to the latest club with friends. Nowadays, my Friday nights seem to be spent wearing trainers and the only club I’ve been to recently is a running club. Last Friday evening I took part in a local race – …
ASDA Foundation Leeds 10K.
Another week another race. This time it was the ASDA Foundation Leeds 10K. Part of the Run for All race series it the original legacy run of the late Jane Tomlinson with the event now in its thirteenth year. Despite it being a fairly local race it’s been 5 years since I last took part, …
Humber Bridge Half Marathon 2019
Last weekend I took part in the Humber Bridge Half Marathon. It is fast becoming the North’s most popular run, featuring a few steep climbs and the infamous ‘cardiac hill. It’s not an easy course but it’s great if you fancy a bit of hill training or want to challenge yourself. Call me crazy but …