Why I run pt.9
Running around home is pretty special at this time of year, nature is exploding back to life after an amplified long, dark winter. A route to complement the time of year needs to take in… Read More »Why I run pt.9
Why I run
Why I run pt.8
Most of my runs start from my door, especially over the last year or so. Thankfully I love where I live so I might as well rave about my regular routes and the corners of… Read More »Why I run pt.8
Why I run – Andy West
For the second guest post, another former PE teacher was keen to share his thoughts on why he runs. Here are some wise words from the indefatigable Andy West… It’s spiritual, self fulfilling, fun and… Read More »Why I run – Andy West
Why I run – Pam Bayston
I’ve started to ask friends and relatives who are keen runners why they do it, to understand other people’s drive and motivation for running. The first in the series is my inspirational former PE teacher… Read More »Why I run – Pam Bayston
Why I run pt.7
Ok, I don’t run to pick up injuries or want to brandish my most gruesome stories but injuries are a part of the experience. When I say injuries, I mean the full scope from little… Read More »Why I run pt.7
Why I run pt.6
Heart racing, adrenaline pumping, legs screaming, unrestrained frenzied animation. I love clattering down a steep descent at the limit of any sense of control and feeling the pace and pull of gravity. The initial lean… Read More »Why I run pt.6
Why I run pt.5
I’m sure some runners don’t like having wet feet, I love it, especially in the summer. I have a vivid memory of being on a walk with my cousins in the Lakes and running ahead… Read More »Why I run pt.5
Why I run pt.4
After a great run yesterday I was tempted to write about two crucial parts of my running life, friendship and photography. I’m going to leave them both for another day as I want to give… Read More »Why I run pt.4
Why I run pt.3
Racing. I am in no way a top class athlete, I’ve never quite hit the heights partly because I could never settle on one sport. I’ve been active and played sport all my life and… Read More »Why I run pt.3
Why I run pt.2
This is a short description of a key element of why I run. Rhythm. Music has always been a companion throughout my life, from listening to my parents classic records (I mean extremely classic Beatles… Read More »Why I run pt.2