On the 12th September 2020 I took part in the Kew Garden 10k for the 4th year in a row. This year I went to race day already knowing that my plans and expectations would be changed, owing to the Covid 19 Global Pandemic. This would be the first year that I would not be … More Kew Garden 10k 2020
It is time that we all had a bit of positivity and happiness in our lives, and I want to show how quickly happiness can spread. To do this I want to use the transformative power of the run. Many people have found the love of running, and found that a simple run can put … More #ShareRunHappy
Motivation can be hard to keep hold of at the best of times. However, when life is so uncertain and you don’t know what the future holds, it is particularly difficult. Usually when I try to offer some motivation I encourage people to have a target, which for me normally involves an event goal (check … More Run for the love of running
My next Lockdown Lowdown comes from Mark (@run4mh) who talks about mental strength and coming through the Lockdown together. What have you learnt about yourself during the lockdown? I have learnt that I am stronger than I thought. I am now armed with lots of tools to be able to “cope” and “manage” things, mostly … More Lockdown Lowdown with … Mark (@run4mh)
As my Running Motivation series continues, I look for motivation from family man Austin Sheppard. Austin is a great Dad who shows that “thisdadcanrun”. Is on his was to claim his 6 stars, with Tokyo and Chicago 2020 brining him to 5 with just Boston to go. You can follow Austin on Instagram HERE. What … More Running Motivation – with Austin Sheppard
We can all find it hard to get out the door from time to time. Whether you are just getting into running, or a seasoned athlete, there are times that we may find it difficult to find that motivation. During the winter months it can be harder to find that motivation in the cold and … More Running Motivation
Being a parent and working can make it tough to find time to keep fit and stay active. All to often I hear that people dont have time to train for something they want to do. It’s TRUE, being a parent is hard, and it is hard to find the right balance. However, it is … More Running Dads… Finding time to stay active