• LFR parkrun according to TC

    Posted by Site Admin on 25 August 2017

    If you had a dictionary the definition of Parkrun would be - a free, timed, 5k run in pleasant parkland surroundings in thousands of locations around the world. They are open to everyone, are safe and easy to take part in. Just register on the dedicated website, print your personal barcode and away you go (this

  • LEIGHTON 5K is HERE!

    Posted by Site Admin on 23 August 2017

    LFR announce their new race: The Leighton 5K August 2017: Leighton Fun Runners are pleased to announce their new race, the sister race to their springtime 10k, The Leighton 5k. The inaugural event will take place on October 1st 2017 and will comprise a mostly off-road course around the Tiddenfoot area of

  • Continental 24Hour Thunder Run

    Posted by Site Admin on 15 August 2017

    Exactly what is a fun time where running is concerned? We are the fun runners, right? We are supposed to know about such things, so its no surprise that we get involved in races such as the Continental 24 hour Thunder Run. Put simply it’s an off-road 10K trail and

  • What makes a race a great event? by Vicky Green

    Posted by Emily McClelland on 7 August 2017

    I recently read an interesting stream of chat on Facebook about the price of entry in to a race in London. There was some disgruntlement about being asked to pay so much for a 10k and why would you pay this when you can do a local, club-run event for

  • Coaching Sessions by Coach Warby

    Posted by Emily McClelland on 16 July 2017

    Coaching sessions – what to expect if you turn up…. You may have seen / heard that over the last six or seven weeks I have been offering a coaching session on Sunday evenings at Billington Park track. There have been a few club members attending, and I’ve been trying

  • The Ultimate Cliche! by Alicia Higham

    Posted by Emily McClelland on 10 July 2017

    I am a massive cliche. I got engaged and started running in order to 'get in shape' for my wedding. When I say running, I mean dragging myself to a fairly manky gym near my office in London and punishing myself on a treadmill amidst the smell of sweat and

  • Welsh 1000m race 2017 by David Malatynski

    Posted by Emily McClelland on 14 June 2017

    Welsh 1000m Race 2017Class: Short Challenge Race, 12km over rugged terrain including three 1000m peaks (Glyder Fawr 1001m, Carnedd Ugain 1065m, Snowdon 1085m). The race was delayed due to the usual briefing, but the weather was shining and everyone was in good spirits. Both the Short Fell and Challenge Races set

  • Thursday and we’re tired again!

    Posted by Emily McClelland on 1 June 2017

    Another week of our lives has nearly passed by and the Green family have again reached the level of tiredness that only those with children will understand! How do we do it I've been asked? There are many things that bring it all together but here are our secrets.Planning, we

  • Is the best competition the one you have with yourself?

    Posted by Emily McClelland on 20 May 2017

    Is the best competition the one you have with yourself? Those of you who know me will already have noticed that I can be a teeny bit competitive. There have been many a Fartlek session where I’ve nearly keeled over trying to keep up with the faster ladies and there has

  • Coaching Sessions

    Posted by Emily McClelland on 12 May 2017

    Could you benefit from Coaching?   You may (or may not) be aware that I recently passed my Coach In Run Fitness qualification – and that I have a role within the club as a Coach. So in this weeks blog I’m posing a question for you…..could YOU benefit from