Becoming an Outlaw

Yesterday was the Outlaw X half Ironman distance (a.k.a. 70.3) triathlon. It was the first edition of this particular race, Continue reading →

GNR17

Last weekend was the Great North Run, the world’s largest half marathon. Having run it several times before, I thought Continue reading →

When 18 miles become ‘short’

Last weekend I headed up to Newcastle to recce part of the route of Rat Race’s ‘The Wall’ race, a Continue reading →

GNR 2015

Wow it was warm in Newcastle and Gateshead yesterday! I was up early for the 35th Great North Run the Continue reading →

Great North Run 2014

A last minute entry to the Great North Run and an unexpected PB over this half marathon distance. I had Continue reading →

The Great North Run 2013

The weather forecasts for the morning of the BUPA Great North Run were grim: cold, heavy rain, winds of 18mph Continue reading →