• What happened to my mojo?

    Posted by Site Admin on 14 August 2016

    Has anyone anyone seen my running mojo?Since I sprained my ankle in February I have felt quite down about how much running fitness I have lost.  This time last year I was running a 10k most weekends and was achieving a new PB each time.  This year my running has

  • Sometimes you have to adjust your goals….

    Posted by Emily McClelland on 12 August 2016

    OK – its confession time here at ‘worst pace scenario’ It’s been around three weeks since my last blog – and a lot has happened since then. Many of you may already know that last September I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis – (also known as brittle bones) – if you

  • Witnessing Something Special (brew)?

    Posted by Emily McClelland on 12 August 2016

      Its not often you are able to witness an amazing performance or achievement, which makes it extremely special when you do see something incredible. Thursday this week was…..well ok lets just call it weird! Post the usual Thursday speed and stamina session, a duel of clubs had been organised.

  • Should I run?

    Posted by Emily McClelland on 12 August 2016

    Is just running really the best training.   Its easy to get drawn in to just running for exercise – let’s face it we’re in a running club….but is running on its own a good idea – or is it better to ‘cross train’ (ie take part in a different

  • Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge

    Posted by Site Admin on 19 July 2016

    The mountains of Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent are collectively known as the Three Peaks and they form part of the Pennine range in the picturesque northern England landscape. Popular with runners and walkers alike, this circular route is about 25 miles long, with over 5200 feet of climb. So, absolutely

  • A Month as a Fun Runner

    Posted by Emily McClelland on 23 May 2016

    A month as a fun runner….      May is crazy, packed and busy, So much happening – makes me dizzy, MK – concrete cows and roundabouts, Mile 21 rocks – have no doubts.   Takeover at Rushmere Parkrun, It seems even Anthony had some fun, Mentmore social –yep another cow

  • MK Marathon Support

    Posted by Site Admin on 18 May 2016

    When I was first asked about finding a mile manager for the MK Marathon earlier this year I knew that finding someone would be tough, mainly because I was certain no one knew what it was about and as such it represents the big ‘unknown’. Most people are happy to

  • Runs don’t always have to be races

    Posted by Site Admin on 14 May 2016

    RUNS don't always have to be RACESWe must have all done it. Had a look on Strava or race times and thought 'eek! So and so who was slower than me just beat my PB!' I know I have. Most of us also go into a race with a time

  • It all comes down to this…..

    Posted by Site Admin on 27 April 2016

    So for the last 18 weeks I have been training for Milton Keynes Marathon – 381 miles ran, an average 3-4 runs a week of anywhere up to 35 miles.Over this time I have got PB’s in all distances from 1 mile to 20 miles, yet there is only one

  • The Lonely Running Shoe

    Posted by Emily McClelland on 27 April 2016

    The lonely running shoe.. A poem about how it feels to be a runners neglected trainer….   C’mon, slip me on – let’s go for a run, You know, this really could be fun.   It’s been ages since we went cruising, Is there some new shoe you’ve been using?