I planned to do this race last year, but it was sold out before I could sign up. This year I planned to do the Tokyo Marathon instead, but I had to defer that race, so time to go back to plan B, the Cambridge Half. Years ago, before I even started running, I lived... Continue Reading →
Christmas gifts for runners 2022
It’s that time of year again. I’ve done several of these lists over the years (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021) and they don’t change a whole lot each year, but I do try to update them every time. I live in a country which can be a bit cold and wet in winter and... Continue Reading →
Christmas gifts for runners 2021
Since Black Friday is coming up, I thought now would be a good time to put out a gift guide. I did one in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, so here's the 2021 edition. I'm sure there will be some great Black Friday deals out there and I'll definitely do some online shopping myself (can't... Continue Reading →
Christmas gifts for runners 2019
I've written a gift guide in 2018 and in 2017. So, it's time for the updated version. Flipbelt I've been using a Flipbelt for years now. Most running clothes just don't have enough pockets or the pockets are too small to hold your phone, keys and other things you want to take with you while... Continue Reading →
My first parkrun
Yes, I've been running for over five years now and it's taken me this long to do my first parkrun. That's because at present there is no parkrun in The Netherlands (although this will soon change). I've learned about parkrun through my British running friends. If you ask a Brit how they started running, more... Continue Reading →