Race Report – Wootton XC – by Captain Dan
The rain had subsided on a cold but sunny Sunday morning at Delapre Abbey where the scene was set for two minutes silence to ponder on those who had given so much for their country. Let’s go back 30 minutes to Northampton High School and to the point where the sports hall had emptied out […]
Snowdonia Marathon by Jen Garner
When you hear about a marathon at Snowdon, you may think you run up to the top of the mountain and then back down. The route for Snowdonia Marathon is, in fact, much worse than this. You run around Snowdonia National Park, with Snowdon in the middle. It has a total of 838 metres of […]
My couch to 5k experience by Claire Bartlett
In July 2017 I needed a new fitness challenge. I was currently spending up to £90.00 per month on my fitness regime and about 8 hours a week in time!I was getting no-where fast with my weight loss and seemed to be working really hard at the gym. Something needed to change……On the horizon looming […]
Drunken discussion overheard in the Black Lion 3 years ago…..
“What’s wrong with you” I asked, “Really! Me, run up that hill!! But it’s covered in mud! What do you mean there’s a stream to jump when you get round the corner! Is this what you normally do for fun on a winters morning! Oh, tea, rolls and cake you say! Oh, F@&k it, I’m […]