Category Archives: Opinion

The Indian in the Airing Cupboard

Posted on November 9, 2019 by

Living in Delhi or Mumbai you may be puzzled by the title but the Indian I refer to is what we now call Native Americans. When I was 4-6 years-old Native Americans didn’t exist, well they did but they were … Continue reading →

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Observations by the Pool

Posted on October 31, 2019 by

Splash, laughter, splash, laughter, scream. They’re all having such fun but you know there’s going to be tears at any moment. Then it happens and you nod cynically to yourself, thought so. The hysteria eventually ceases as little Johnny realises … Continue reading →

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Roasted Yorkshireman

Posted on October 29, 2019 by

Makes a difference to Roasted Beef I guess. I love roasting in the sun and I know all about skin cancers etc, but you know me by now? Totally irresponsible when it comes to that stuff. What I do love … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been a Naughty Blogger

Posted on October 9, 2019 by

Anyone typing ‘Naughty Blogger’ into their rather seedy Search Bar hoping for stockings and suspenders are going to be hugely disappointed. By naughty I mean lapsed, one comment already from the delightful Angel at https://watchyourlifeinpictures.wordpress.com/ left me feeling all chastised … Continue reading →

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Beverley’s Golden Girl

Posted on September 15, 2019 by

Ten year old Roisin wanted to run but could only commit to every other weekend and her local athletic club demanded every weekend so she joined Beverley Barracudas Swimming club. But running was something she wanted, so her mum took … Continue reading →

Posted in Athletics, Blogging, Life, Lifestyle, Motivation, Opinion, people, Running, Sport, Women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

Parkrun Princess

Posted on August 31, 2019 by

So last year the Princess having never run in her life decided to start running, but kept it a secret as she worked her way through the Couch to 5k program, she never told a soul. I guess she was … Continue reading →

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I’m Ready, Let’s Hope They Are 🤨

Posted on August 24, 2019 by

I’m always a bit lapsed in August, like that bloody White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland, there’s never enough time. Although next week I have an exciting post to write so watch this space haha, anyaways back to now, or … Continue reading →

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A Trip to London and a Bucket of Atheletes

Posted on August 3, 2019 by

A pack of dogs and a gaggle of geese, not sure if it’s a bucket of athletes, but you know sometimes I just get fed up of Googling everything and go with my gut. So here we are in the … Continue reading →

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Ordinary Days Can Be Special

Posted on July 27, 2019 by

We live in a time where phenomenon and greatness is all around. Last weekend I had the honour of attending the Anniversary Games at the London Olympic Stadium. But before then we visited friends. That was always going to be … Continue reading →

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The Love of Ballet

Posted on July 20, 2019 by

What is it about Ballet? Someone once said, ‘men of a certain age love Ballet.’ Is that a little dark I wonder? Does Ballet have a dark side, apart from the eating disorders that it can cause, the loss of … Continue reading →

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