Category: Past Races

Ronnie Walker Saltwell 10KM: First run in 1911, the Ronnie Walker Saltwell 10K is England’s oldest surviving road race. It is organised by the Saltwell Harriers running club, and it’s fair to say the course is “undulating”. It’s also my

Great North Run: This year’s Great North Run was my sixth, and as always, the atmosphere was great. The spectators provided their usual banter, sweets and beer along the course. It was hot and sunny during the race, but by

Great North 5 KM: This is the first time I’ve run the GN 5K. I’ve previously rested before tackling the GNR. It was hot, and I was starting to wonder if this was a good idea, but it was too

Gateshead Trail 10KM: I love this race. It’s a nice course, there’s a good crowd, and the medal doubles as a bottle opener; what’s not to like? I’m still struggling with an injury, but I’m trying to manage it with

Souter Lighthouse Trail 10KM: A wet & muddy trail race along the coastal path near Souter. A small race but friendly. Chip time: 64mins 19 secs Placing: 26 (out of 49)

Ultra North 55: When I started running again a couple of years ago, I never thought I’d run a distance longer than a half marathon. While I liked the idea of being able to say I’ve run a marathon. People

Great North 10KM: This year’s Great North 10KM was always part of my plans for this year but has seemed to sneak up on me and has arrived right in the middle of an injury slump (likely as a result

The Blaydon Race: Taking part in the infamous (locally at least) Blaydon race has long been on my running bucket list, inspired by the Geordie folk song (sung by the Toon Army at football matches). The Blaydon Race is a

Edinburgh Marathon: This race was four months in the making. I started training for this one at the end of January.The night before we left for Edinburgh, the nerves (Maranoia) massively kicked in. So to calm myself, I packed and

Sunderland Half Marathon: A half marathon around Sunderland would always be a journey into the unknown. Not just because I live on the black & white side of the North East but mainly because this felt like one of the