I’ve been running regularly for 26 months now, but I still feel like a newbie in many respects. I’ve not competed in many races, I’ve signed up for, but never run a ParkRun and I don’t run in a club. What I have be... read more
Between July 14th and 21st 2013 I will be taking part in the Ultra6 Challenge. Taking place over 7 days a select band of intrepid (and clearly disturbed) gentlefolk will attempt to break the world record for journeying from Land’s End to John O... read more
Weekly total 60km Total completed 1088km Total remaining 1912km Total raised £1650 The week started really nicely with an 8km morning run in the sunshine, the perfect way to follow such a great bank holiday weekend. I backed this up with 2 ... read more
Last week, we asked you for your Ultimate Running Song on The Running Bug Facebook Page and received a fantastic response, with over 100 replies! There were all kinds of songs from every genre imaginable, and we've taken as many as we could find... read more
The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives. — William James I raced yesterday, for the first time in abo... read more
When I told my husband that I was going to be doing the GUCR this year he asked "why, you have already done it twice"? I told him that I was going to be doing the Double, he just sighed and said "no surprise there then" For those... read more
I’ve had some niggly injuries recently and think I have managed to shake off the worst. I had been working on getting the miles in again and also trying to find a bit of speed. Last bank holiday Monday (6th May) I had the Ashdon 10k in North Es... read more
'You were the talk of the town' - our breakfast companion commented - 'everyone was very worried about you - you were lost and then you were found, and there was much relief all round'... It was 9am and we were sitting chatting on th... read more
I can’t believe that over a fortnight has already passed since the London Marathon. Those first few days of recovery were painful. I was hobbling like an old man on Monday, still feeling stiff on Tuesday and enjoying the benefits of hot baths o... read more
At this time of year I get many calls from runners with calf strains. As a fan of self-management I tend to advise them to help themselves, but at some point they may realise that their calf injury needs professional help. There may be a more seriou... read more