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Running at Silverstone: My 10k Experience

After only two days from my first 10k of the year at Shrewsbury, I was straight into my second event, and the iconic Silverstone Grand Prix track. Although of course Silverstone is more widely known as Britain’s principal motorsport circuit, the former RAF airbase is also popular as a running venue and currently holds two…

MY REVIEW – LIDL CARBON RUNNING SHOES

Carbon plated running shoes have been around now for the best part of a decade, and in that time have proved a game changer for both pro and amateur alike. The latest Adidas Adios Pro Evo 3 ‘super-shoe’ is being launched with a 97 gram total weight and cool £450 price tag, yet it has…

RUN REPORT – SHREWSBURY POINT TO POINT (10K)

It was time for my first competitive race of the year, as I entered the Shrewsbury Point to Point 10k. This event is run by a company called ‘Run The Distance’, who predominantly organise race events in Shropshire, with quite a few based around the Shrewsbury Quarry town park. These range from small-town 10k races…

SANDALL PARK – PARKRUN REVIEW

My runner’s eye view of some of the parkruns I’ve visited, with some general information and event overview for any prospective first time visitors. All information correct at time of writing and is subject to local change. Sandall Park – Doncaster Doncaster, South Yorkshire Postcode: DN2 5DY (Thorne Road) home | Sandall Park parkrun |…

NEWBOROUGH FOREST PARKRUN REVIEW

My runner’s eye view of some of the parkruns I’ve visited, with some general information and event overview for any prospective first time visitors. All information correct at time of writing and is subject to local change. Newborough Forest Newborough, Anglesey, North Wales Postcode: LL61 6SG home | Newborough Forest parkrun | Newborough Forest parkrun…