Since lacing the trainers back up in April, it’s been a case of one buggy push, one footstep, and one small win at a time. April saw the return of buggy parkruns, club miles, and solo runs squeezed in around parenting, work, and the general chaos of life. It wasn’t glamorous – some runs were more shuffle than stride, and … Read More
First Time at Blyth Links parkrun – A Chatty Run and a Kind Donation
This weekend’s parkrun took us somewhere new – Blyth Links. It was my first time running the course, but to be honest, it wasn’t really about the run this time. It was busy – really busy – and Joe was a little anxious when we arrived. So, we did what made sense: we stepped back. We took a walk along … Read More
Strava Tip: Give Kudos to a Whole Group with This Hidden Feature
Sometimes, giving out kudos on Strava feels like a second workout. You’re in a group run with 6, 10, maybe 15 other runners… and you’re stuck tapping and scrolling like a social media intern just to say “well done” to everyone. But what if I told you there’s a hidden feature for that? It’s called the Kudos Bomb — and … Read More
Parkrun Progress: 3 May 2025 – Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
Another Saturday, another push – literally.This week was a solo run for me, no buggy in tow, and I’d almost forgotten what that felt like. Still, the course at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea doesn’t make it easy. Two hill climbs, each one a test, and the second never gets easier. But this time… we ran them both. No PB, but I’m not chasing … Read More
The Specialist Running Buggy That Got Us Back on the Road
The Specialist Running Buggy That Got Us Back on the Road We’ve always run as a duo. From toddler years in the Graco Relay to squeezing into a Thule Urban Glide 2 at age six, Joe’s been my co-runner for most of my running life. But as he grew, things changed – and eventually, nothing off the shelf would fit … Read More
Parkrun Progress: 27 April 2025 – Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
This weekend’s parkrun had something a little extra special about it. Our running club, Ashington Hirst Running Club, kicked off their new parkrun Tour — and the first stop was Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. It was brilliant seeing a sea of purple and gold club shirts filling the start line. It felt like a proper takeover, and even better to be part of … Read More
Running Dad Comeback: One Step at a Time
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from running — and life — it’s that progress doesn’t always happen in a straight line. About ten years ago, I took up running with one goal: finish the Great North Run. Thanks to the amazing folks at Ashington Hirst Running Club, I made it — and somewhere along the way, running became more … Read More
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