Mile End is the tenth closest parkrun from where I live and one I have been saving up for when it gets too cold to be getting on trains to Darkest Essex. That time has definitely come: in fact the average temperature as per my Garmin dropped from 22c to 6c between my last parkrun … Continue reading Mile End parkrun
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Chase The Ferry
During my running career I've been beaten by a pillar box, all four tellytubbies, the Eiffel Tower, a man with one leg and countless small children, but never a ferry. I therefore decided to join the Viewtube Runners for their race against the ferry. The Woolwich Ferry opened in 1889 and transports 2 million passengers … Continue reading Chase The Ferry
RunThrough Chase The Moon Olympic Park
On Tuesday it was time for another track session with the ViewTube lot. We had allegedly been promised an easy session to help ease us into the New Year but this did not transpire. There were "trains", intervals, handicap sprint 400 metre thingies and finally a relay race in which I let my team down … Continue reading RunThrough Chase The Moon Olympic Park
Viewtube Runners Track Session
Last night I went to a proper track session for grown ups! The viewtube runners group have use of the Community Track in the Olympic Park every Tuesday, and my friend Mike suggested that I come along. As I have found solo track work has made a great improvement to my running in the … Continue reading Viewtube Runners Track Session