Blind Dave Heeley “7 Days” film review

17th March 2019

“7 Days” the film about ‘Blind Dave’ Heeley…For anyone who is into running or is a sucker for a someone overcoming adversity, this film is for you. It’s going to be featuring in film festivals throughout the UK in 2019 and I’d highly recommend it. When I started blogging I didn’t for one second […] Keep reading »

Remembering why you run

23rd April 2018

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Hawkshead Lakeland Trails event offered the perfect opportunity to remind me why I love to run. And why trail running is a particular favourite. The #Run1000Miles community, set up by ex Trail Magazine editor Claire Maxted in 2017, continues to thrive in 2018. There are almost 4,500 members now from all parts of the […] Keep reading »

Ultra supreme: Louise Greenwood runner interview

13th April 2018

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Soaking wet, utterly miserable and about to be hit by a blizzard! That was Louise Greenwood on the recent Devon Coast to Coast. Getting through such lows plus the amazing camaraderie of ultra runners is why she loves it so much. Read on! This runner interview is a gem. Really hope you enjoy it […] Keep reading »

#Run1000Miles 2018

7th January 2018

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When Trail Running magazine asked me to again be an ambassador for #Run1000Miles challenge I was delighted. Paul Halford asked me to write a short piece reflecting on completing the challenge in 2017, plus offering some tips to those new to it this year. You can read the full post here. Have a read […] Keep reading »

Eddie Arthur interview

3rd January 2018

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59 year old Eddie Arthur started running in his teens. Here he talks about #Run1000Miles, favourite places to run, preferred nutrition and more. Eddie, what was your reason for getting involved in the #Run1000Miles Challenge? To be honest, I’m not sure, I think part of the motivation was to get a free ruff. I […] Keep reading »

Does running ever become enjoyable?

24th March 2017

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“Does running ever become enjoyable?” That was the question posed by a running club mate as we both recovered from a chip-timed track 5k. What he was getting at, in joking obviously, was the pain. You know you’re going to go through it. You know it will hit you and your brain will tell you […] Keep reading »

#Run1000Miles Challenge

6th March 2017

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#Run1000Miles the email said…. Noting it was from TRm Editor Claire Maxted, I thought I’d better read. “In 2017 we will launch a campaign called #Run1000Miles which will encourage runners of all shapes, sizes and backgrounds to have their fittest year ever, running 1000 miles over the course of the year….We would love you to be one […] Keep reading »