Hackney mini-break
I am buzzing. I had such a fantastic weekend full of lovely people, good food and my first (non-marathon) PB since 2013. To say I’m pleased is an understatement! So the weekend started, as normal, with...
View ArticleA parkrun “almost” and a doggie day trip
The mood of a Monday morning couldn’t be more perfectly demonstrated than the current weather of where I am in the South of England: rain and wind. Well, at least the weekend was nice and sunny. It’s...
View ArticleA reluctant birthday and an almost sub-20 parkrun
It was my birthday on Friday. To be honest, I really wasn’t feeling it. I went with the attitude that I could ignore it. Going to the gym, going to work and not doing anything Friday night was my aim....
View ArticleLee-On-Solent parkrun, Beefy’s and YOLO
How’s everyone this morning? If you’re from the UK, then hopefully you’re not still damp from our rather soggy Sunday! Feels all rather autumnal to me. Winter is coming… Friday night I stayed over at...
View ArticleHappy things…when I’m still waiting
I still haven’t moved. I wouldn’t mind but it’s hard to really plan ahead for weekends if I don’t know when I’m going to be moving… meaning I’m kind of in limbo. I know a lot of people have been in...
View ArticleWindy running and feeling content
I can’t begin to tell you how much I love my little home. I’ve gone from being all blasé about weekends and evenings to being really excited. There is so much to be done, organised, bought, arranged… I...
View ArticleRants and Raves #28
More raves than rants lately which is all good in my book. Marathon training is going well (*TOUCHES WOOD IMMEDIATELY*) and I’m in a happy place. For no specific real reason really (I’m still...
View ArticleA trip to London and Highbury Fields parkrun
Happy Monday! Back at it with another week. This weekend was a bit of a mad one. I was sent an email invitation midweek to a blogging event in London on Saturday and made the snap decision to go. It …...
View ArticleBrighton Hove Prom parkrun and lots of food
So after I said goodbye to mum in London (continuing on from Monday’s post), I headed to meet my good friend, Charlotte, to go to Brighton to spend the evening and Saturday with her. I hadn’t seen her...
View ArticleRunning, family time and fro-yo
How nice was the sunshine this Bank Holiday weekend?? Normally when there’s a long weekend we get a lot of rain. I realise not everyone gets the Bank Holiday in August (sorry Scotland) but hopefully...
View ArticleA cold Whiteley parkrun
I was meant to go to Brighton this week but sadly my lovely friend wasn’t very well so we decided to give it a miss. It’s a shame but I’m seeing her the weekend after and I want her to get … Continue...
View ArticlePortsmouth Lakeside parkrun and a fake long run
This weekend I had a change of plans which meant I was no longer going to Bristol. Bit of a shame but I’ll meet up with my Bristol mates soon. This meant the world was my oyster when it came to …...
View ArticleLakeside parkrun – PB’s for friends
As much as I desperately want to avoid the obvious… It was rather hot this weekend, eh! On Saturday morning I headed to where I always head Monday to Friday, Lakeside North Habour where Wiggle is...
View ArticleBrighton Hove Prom parkrun and lots of food
So after I said goodbye to mum in London (continuing on from Monday’s post), I headed to meet my good friend, Charlotte, to go to Brighton to spend the evening and Saturday with her. I hadn’t seen her...
View ArticleRunning, family time and fro-yo
How nice was the sunshine this Bank Holiday weekend?? Normally when there’s a long weekend we get a lot of rain. I realise not everyone gets the Bank Holiday in August (sorry Scotland) but hopefully...
View ArticleA cold Whiteley parkrun
I was meant to go to Brighton this week but sadly my lovely friend wasn’t very well so we decided to give it a miss. It’s a shame but I’m seeing her the weekend after and I want her to get … Continue...
View ArticlePortsmouth Lakeside parkrun and a fake long run
This weekend I had a change of plans which meant I was no longer going to Bristol. Bit of a shame but I’ll meet up with my Bristol mates soon. This meant the world was my oyster when it came to …...
View ArticleLakeside parkrun – PB’s for friends
As much as I desperately want to avoid the obvious… It was rather hot this weekend, eh! On Saturday morning I headed to where I always head Monday to Friday, Lakeside North Habour where Wiggle is...
View ArticleHalloween parkrun at Havant
I make no secret about the fact that I love fancy dress. I especially like fancy dress when it comes to running. I don’t know why but I think it feels more fun and random. So Halloween is obviously a...
View Article29 weeks pregnant
The past couple of weeks have finally felt a bit more normal since lockdown is easing more and more. And I’ve definitely felt more pregnant – or at least looked more pregnant! The weekend before last,...
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