Looking for an autumn marathon
This idea I’ve had to run a marathon won’t seem to go away. I’ve tried to talk myself out of it, but it’s not working. It keeps coming to the front of my mind. I wish it wouldn’t. A marathon is a…
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Thinking of a marathon
AFTER months of training in the cold and dark winter months, spring could finally have arrived. The sun is shining, the sky a brilliant blue, and although there is still a chill in the air it is much warmer than…
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Celebrating 25 years of Barnsley Harriers
BARNSLEY Harriers, one of the clubs in my local area, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Throughout 2016, the club is holding a number of events, which will include running, socialising, or a combination of both. The first event, the BaHa 25km…
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Qualifying as a coach in running fitness
MY coaching journey began back in February 2015. It started as an idea. Why not train as a coach in running fitness? I’d qualified as a run leader the summer before, and had always thought that – eventually – I would like to train as…
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Why the right mindset is important
When it comes to racing, having the right mindset can make a big difference to how you perform. A little positivity and self-belief can go a long way. After setting a PB at the Dewsbury 10k, and winning a 10,000m…
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