Adam in Runderland

This week a group of us traveled over to Daventry, a small town 10 miles from Northampton. It was their first ever Parkrun so we went along to show solidarity and support. When we arrived the rain was coming down and it was much colder than previous weeks but given that it was now November we couldn't complain - except Mick who was wearing a vest! We parked the Parklands Jog & Run tour bus beside a small area of parkland on which volunteers in high viz jackets were already setting up the finishing poles. The start was only a few metres away and so we began our warm up as we waited to see how many people would turn up. As the magic 9 o'clock hour approached the crowds swelled until over 200 had gathered at the start line. After a few teething problems with the megaphone and an introduction from the local Councillor we were ready for the off. An impressive number of marshals cheered us on our way as we headed uphill across the road towards Daventry Country Park. Th...

I was looking forward to my last half marathon of the year in Lode. I ran it last year with a group of friends and enjoyed the totally flat course that is located to the north-east of Cambridge. It is a small race with less than 250 entrants run by a local running club with all proceeds going to charity. Last year's Lode Half Marathon In 2013 there was a strong wind that wasn't noticeable on the way out but on the return leg of this out and back course was directly in our faces. This year the weather had been calm, sunny and warm the day before but was due to turn on the Sunday we were running. Sure enough as Pete, Marc and myself drove along the A14 the rain clouds gathered and promptly emptied on our heads shortly after we arrived. The start line is on a playing field in the village of Lode. Registration took place in the village hall which contained a table laden with home made cakes and offers of tea and coffee. We pinned our numbers to out Parkklands Jog & Ru...