Running

I started running during the first Covid-19 pandemic lockdown in 2020. Initially, I followed the Couch to 5k programme and have since developed my running further since then. In early 2022, I joined Lliswerry Runners. In addition, to training with the club, I am now also a member of the club committee.

I'm an alright runner. I've been pleasantly surprised, but it is all relative. At every event there are plenty of people who are far faster than I am. Sometimes I do aim to break a personal best time but if one is always focused on that they will miss out on a lot of the joy and experience of running. In December 2022, I took on the non-competitive personal challenge of running the length of the Bristol and Bath Railway Path. It is around a half-marathon in length. This approach to running combines training with a bit of exploring and sight-seeing. I'm keen to do more of this.

What follows is largely a log of running events largely for my own interest, but I thought I would share it here.

Events

Tow Path Series, Bristol / North Somerset: Race 1 (May 2023)

Weston Super Half (May 2023)

Bitton 5k Series: Race 1 (May 2023)

Frenchay 10k (April 2023)

Hanham Horror (April 2023)

Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon (April 2023) Team Result

City of Newport Half Marathon (March 2023)

Ironwood Challenge, North Somerset (February 2023)

Severn Bridge 5 Mile Night Race (December 2022) Team Result

Forest Runner, Symonds Yat Rock, Forest of Dean (November 2022)