Learning to Run Again A couple of years ago, during the summer holidays, I was easily running a half marathon distance. I always enjoyed going out for a run and always had a plan for my distances. But for the last year I’ve been finding it impossible to build on anything. Is it because of… Continue reading Learning to Run Again
Category: Running
My adventures in running from how I keep going and why I run to training for events.
The Ups and Downs of Training for a Flat Half Marathon
The Ups and Downs of Training for a Flat Half Marathon (Jun 2019) This time next week, exactly at this time, I will be making my way to my starting pen for the Swansea Half Marathon. Those of you who have run with me, talked running with me or read my blogs will know how important this… Continue reading The Ups and Downs of Training for a Flat Half Marathon
Still Running
Still Running (Apr 2019) Almost five years ago I did The Great North Run for the third time. I’d trained well. I was running with friends who I’d done ‘The Great Knaresborough Bed Race’ with (yes, think totally bonkers gruelling race up and down steep hills pushing a person on a bed, finishing with crossing… Continue reading Still Running
When Running Gets Hard
When Running Gets Hard (Mar 2018) Why Am I only Running 2 Miles a Week? I love running. Running is my Happy Hour. I was running across fields a few months ago, enjoying the numerous benefits of off road running with friends. Easily clocking up 20 miles or so each week. But now I’m struggling… Continue reading When Running Gets Hard
Running Order
Running Order (Nov 2017) It was December and I was in a bit of a depression. I went to the Doctor. “Are you still running?” he asked “No” I said “I can’t” I said “Well, I’d like to see you getting back out there” he said “I’ll try” I said I did try and I… Continue reading Running Order
I Did This Thing….
I Did This Thing (Oct 2017) It didn’t sink in, I’d brought this thing together, everyone was saying well done, how proud I should be, what an inspiration, an amazing event and I agreed with the latter but it wasn’t about me, I’d just joined in. No big thing. Then the next day, after a… Continue reading I Did This Thing….
Thoughts on the Great North Run
Thoughts on the Great North Run (Aug 2017) Ready or not, here it comes! Only 10 days now until I attempt to conquer the Great North Run once and for all (Yes, I have done it before and got the T-shirt but I didn’t run it all or even feel good about myself doing it). So, how… Continue reading Thoughts on the Great North Run
Running Around the Ringway
Running Around the Ringway (July 2017) I’ve completed the Ringway! For those of you who don’t know it, it is a circular route of footpaths and a few road parts and bridleways that encircle Harrogate, never going more than 3 to 4 miles from the town centre. I divided it up into 8 sectors and… Continue reading Running Around the Ringway
Why Do I Run?
Why Do I Run? (May 2017) I run because the Doctor told me to. To manage my depression and anxiety. I started running as a teen to compliment my sports and to lose weight. I ran for solitude and head space. Now I run to feel free. To get away from my own unease and… Continue reading Why Do I Run?
Lizzie’s Summer of Running
Lizzie’s Summer of Running (June 2017) Why I’m Asking for Sponsorship Hi, I’m writing this piece because I need some sponsorship, and I’m not just asking for it to make up the totals. I am supporting these charities and more importantly they have supported me, and my friends and thousands of others and we know… Continue reading Lizzie’s Summer of Running