My first 10k ever took place in a sea of green and orange London runners as the “north v’s south” competition took place. This was London terms of north and south – north of the river and south of the river depending on your postcode, so for once I was a southerner. Counts were recorded […]
Nike 5km Finsbury Park
A very hot day in Finsbury Park as the 4th “Run London” 5km series took place. The usual outfit of different start times with a star appearance by Paula Radcliffe. The route was 2 laps around the park including extra water half way around due to the heat, and the obligatory silly signposts to motivate […]
Nike 5km Victoria Park
After cycling some 10 miles or so across London to Hackney I was already dead legged when I arrived. There seemed less runners than in January as this my second “Run London 5km” I was determined to beat my first 5km time. The route was one and a half laps of a very flat park. […]
Nike 5km Regents Park
Run London: My first ever 5km in Regents Park London. I wasn’t sure what to expect and whether I would be good enough after only 3 weeks of mini training. This “chip” thing was also confusing, was I in the right race? Would it register? Would I get left behind? Would I have to walk? […]