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"Let's do this !" extols my running app joyfully as I limp towards my end of year target. If only said app had been there to urge caution as I consumed an extra mince pie or glass of amazing Bordeaux. Good luck to everybody chasing down some annual target. Achieve it or not, just keep on running.
December 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM
"Let's do this !" extols my running app joyfully as I limp towards my end of year target. If only said app had been there to urge caution as I consumed an extra mince pie or glass of amazing Bordeaux. Good luck to everybody chasing down some annual target. Achieve it or not, just keep on running.
I uploaded the wrong images to go with my previous post.
This happened because:-
a) I am stupid
b) I am old
c) I have had a couple of drinks
d) All of the above!
Correct images here.
This happened because:-
a) I am stupid
b) I am old
c) I have had a couple of drinks
d) All of the above!
Correct images here.
December 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I uploaded the wrong images to go with my previous post.
This happened because:-
a) I am stupid
b) I am old
c) I have had a couple of drinks
d) All of the above!
Correct images here.
This happened because:-
a) I am stupid
b) I am old
c) I have had a couple of drinks
d) All of the above!
Correct images here.
Absolutely AMAZING Christmas day Park Run event at Saltwell Park, Gateshead. Galaxies of gratitude to the angelic choir of marshals, organisers and helpers who put on this festive fiesta- top people everyone! 616 from our running family did a nice 5k PARKRUN- Peace and love to all!
#parkrun #running
#parkrun #running
December 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Used the possibility of a Christmas Park Run as an excuse to reduce my run distance today. Quite cold initially and still extremely "mushy" underfoot in areas of decaying leaves. I saw one other pleasant fellow runner. Merry Christmas to all.
December 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Used the possibility of a Christmas Park Run as an excuse to reduce my run distance today. Quite cold initially and still extremely "mushy" underfoot in areas of decaying leaves. I saw one other pleasant fellow runner. Merry Christmas to all.
PunkRockWarlord 1952- 2002.
Peace and love to your friends and family.
Peace and love to your friends and family.
December 22, 2025 at 9:43 PM
PunkRockWarlord 1952- 2002.
Peace and love to your friends and family.
Peace and love to your friends and family.
Trip to Hexham to fail miserably at Christmas shopping. Did manage to get these bargain records (vin isles to da yout') and sneaked a rather warm 6 miler in 53 mins. Followed the Tyne Green PR route with an extension to Warden then crossed the A69 and back past the cemetery.
#hexham #runningpunks
#hexham #runningpunks
December 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Trip to Hexham to fail miserably at Christmas shopping. Did manage to get these bargain records (vin isles to da yout') and sneaked a rather warm 6 miler in 53 mins. Followed the Tyne Green PR route with an extension to Warden then crossed the A69 and back past the cemetery.
#hexham #runningpunks
#hexham #runningpunks
Little trip up to East Lothian with an early Sunday morning canter to help maintain sanity. Just under 5 miles in just under 45 minutes. Originally intended to drop down to the coast, which provides some great routes but absolutely could not face the climb back up. 1 fellow runner.
#running #tranent
#running #tranent
December 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
8 miles of out then back on South Tyne trail, Halty to the viaduct. Weather gods were kind - no rain, nice temp and light headwind becoming a tail wind on the return. Some nice dogs and their human plus a friendly cyclist. I even got a thumbs up from the big fellah.
#Running #Haltwhistle
#Running #Haltwhistle
December 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
8 miles of out then back on South Tyne trail, Halty to the viaduct. Weather gods were kind - no rain, nice temp and light headwind becoming a tail wind on the return. Some nice dogs and their human plus a friendly cyclist. I even got a thumbs up from the big fellah.
#Running #Haltwhistle
#Running #Haltwhistle
Another 4.5 miles, this time at a faster 8.5 min mile pace. It remains all to play for with my stupid alliterative target of 600 at 60 (Madness!). Extreme weather in January and injury in February knacked the job. Then more injury in June. Still, let's keep going. 50 in a fortnight anyone?
#running
#running
December 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Another 4.5 miles, this time at a faster 8.5 min mile pace. It remains all to play for with my stupid alliterative target of 600 at 60 (Madness!). Extreme weather in January and injury in February knacked the job. Then more injury in June. Still, let's keep going. 50 in a fortnight anyone?
#running
#running
After a long weekend eating and drinking to excess, this little refresher up the old road route was bound to be tricky. Still both me and Edith are big on the old regrettons rien and I pretty much got away with it. 4.5 miles at 9 min mile pace(skewed down by brief stop n chat) in continuous drizzle.
December 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
After a long weekend eating and drinking to excess, this little refresher up the old road route was bound to be tricky. Still both me and Edith are big on the old regrettons rien and I pretty much got away with it. 4.5 miles at 9 min mile pace(skewed down by brief stop n chat) in continuous drizzle.
Out and back from Rowley station to St Matthew's church on the wonderful Waskerley way - 9 miles in total. Really strong headwinds but no rain. Some beautiful views and a remote lovely bench seat in memory of someone I went to school with - keep on running everybody.
#running #consett #waskerleyway
#running #consett #waskerleyway
December 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Out and back from Rowley station to St Matthew's church on the wonderful Waskerley way - 9 miles in total. Really strong headwinds but no rain. Some beautiful views and a remote lovely bench seat in memory of someone I went to school with - keep on running everybody.
#running #consett #waskerleyway
#running #consett #waskerleyway
Little window of opportunity after heavy rain and before strong winds, so legged it (ahem!) for my usual run. Storm Bron had the last laugh though as it did not track properly! Still 4.5 miles is 4.5 in my book.
December 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Little window of opportunity after heavy rain and before strong winds, so legged it (ahem!) for my usual run. Storm Bron had the last laugh though as it did not track properly! Still 4.5 miles is 4.5 in my book.
Unplanned little old road canter. 4.5 miles at a steady 7mph. Decided to get out while I had the chance. December seems to be continuing in the extremely wet style of November. The rain has created mini lakes in several fields of pasture and the fallen Autumn leaves are now a very sloppy mushy mess.
December 7, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Unplanned little old road canter. 4.5 miles at a steady 7mph. Decided to get out while I had the chance. December seems to be continuing in the extremely wet style of November. The rain has created mini lakes in several fields of pasture and the fallen Autumn leaves are now a very sloppy mushy mess.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU Organisers and marshals at Kirkharle Park Run. 2nd one ever here. Very wet today and clear simple advice given before hand on what to expect underfoot. Lovely mixed course, cafe/toilets. Definitely back when it's dry. Very accessible, just off A696.
#running
#parkrun
#running
#parkrun
December 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
More leaden skies and more leaden legs for usual run but 7mph 8:30 miles is my best for a while. Probably aided by the Playlist. Disco and Reggae helps eat up the miles while Punk and Indie injects some speedy bursts. That "Cool Runnings" toasted section in "Money in my Pocket" is sublime.
#running
#running
December 4, 2025 at 11:16 AM
More leaden skies and more leaden legs for usual run but 7mph 8:30 miles is my best for a while. Probably aided by the Playlist. Disco and Reggae helps eat up the miles while Punk and Indie injects some speedy bursts. That "Cool Runnings" toasted section in "Money in my Pocket" is sublime.
#running
#running
5 mile "lumber" this morning to kick off December. Heavy legs and a brisk South westerly. Zoned out during a couple of sections. This was good in 1 way as time went quicker but unnerving in another - like driving past roundabouts on your commute home without being able to recall anything about them.
December 2, 2025 at 9:48 AM
5 mile "lumber" this morning to kick off December. Heavy legs and a brisk South westerly. Zoned out during a couple of sections. This was good in 1 way as time went quicker but unnerving in another - like driving past roundabouts on your commute home without being able to recall anything about them.
At the far point of my regular 4.5 miles jog sits this gate. Today as usual I touch it before heading home. Just under 40 mins, 2°C in sunshine with a cold breeze. As I approach the gate I always think of it's counterpart marking the end of the Barkley Marathons and feel a part of something bigger.
November 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM
At the far point of my regular 4.5 miles jog sits this gate. Today as usual I touch it before heading home. Just under 40 mins, 2°C in sunshine with a cold breeze. As I approach the gate I always think of it's counterpart marking the end of the Barkley Marathons and feel a part of something bigger.
Gateshead ParkRun, a classic of the urban genre. Set in the beautiful Saltwell Park which despite removing the small jet aeroplane- it's playground centre piece in the 80s, remains a stunning location. Perfect weather, brilliant marshals and gentle uphills to wake up the legs.
#parkrun #running
#parkrun #running
November 29, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Circa 1905 my Grandmother would take the train from Lanchester to Durham city to go to school. Appreciating how lucky she was I bet she thanked God and the patron saint of education(?) Yesterday I ran part of the route paying a mental homage to Caballo Blanco and Zatopek.
#running #Lanchester
#running #Lanchester
November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Circa 1905 my Grandmother would take the train from Lanchester to Durham city to go to school. Appreciating how lucky she was I bet she thanked God and the patron saint of education(?) Yesterday I ran part of the route paying a mental homage to Caballo Blanco and Zatopek.
#running #Lanchester
#running #Lanchester
Back to the usual road/light trail mix. Pretty cold but super visibility and Autumn still hanging on in there. Bluetooth bone conductors seem kaput so dug out my very old wired Senie Px100s(?). Like meeting up with an old friend. Great sound even if foam earpads have worn away.
#running #tynevalley
#running #tynevalley
November 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Back to the usual road/light trail mix. Pretty cold but super visibility and Autumn still hanging on in there. Bluetooth bone conductors seem kaput so dug out my very old wired Senie Px100s(?). Like meeting up with an old friend. Great sound even if foam earpads have worn away.
#running #tynevalley
#running #tynevalley
Loved inaugural November Sunderland 10k. Heavy rain before. Stopped by 9am start. Sunshine after finish. Course along Roker promenade to Seaburn with some undulation/inclines. Super sea views. Well organised for 1600 participants. Delighted with sub50 time.
#running #sunderland10k #runnersofbluesky
#running #sunderland10k #runnersofbluesky
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Loved inaugural November Sunderland 10k. Heavy rain before. Stopped by 9am start. Sunshine after finish. Course along Roker promenade to Seaburn with some undulation/inclines. Super sea views. Well organised for 1600 participants. Delighted with sub50 time.
#running #sunderland10k #runnersofbluesky
#running #sunderland10k #runnersofbluesky
Adjusted my usual route to avoid the nice trail section because of icey conditions. Bit daft because I would probably have got more traction off road. Managed about 4.5 miles in beautiful sunshine. Hands never warned up despite the gloves. Looks like I had it easy compared to some Blue Sky runners.
November 19, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Adjusted my usual route to avoid the nice trail section because of icey conditions. Bit daft because I would probably have got more traction off road. Managed about 4.5 miles in beautiful sunshine. Hands never warned up despite the gloves. Looks like I had it easy compared to some Blue Sky runners.
My running app cajoled me into a 10k today, to participate in a virtual race it was promoting. With a formal 10k race lined up for next week, it seemed like a good idea. My watch died at 6.12 miles! This could have left me cursing the running gods but instead I mused on my so(u)les. Learned a lot.
November 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
My running app cajoled me into a 10k today, to participate in a virtual race it was promoting. With a formal 10k race lined up for next week, it seemed like a good idea. My watch died at 6.12 miles! This could have left me cursing the running gods but instead I mused on my so(u)les. Learned a lot.
Never intended to go for a run today. Wasn't even a scribble on the crumpled calendar that masquerades as a training plan, but... Raining when I started, wet under foot and a cold northerly. Playlist helped me do usual 4.5 miles. Pleased I did it.
#running #RunningPunks #ParkRun #RunnersofBluesky
#running #RunningPunks #ParkRun #RunnersofBluesky
November 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Never intended to go for a run today. Wasn't even a scribble on the crumpled calendar that masquerades as a training plan, but... Raining when I started, wet under foot and a cold northerly. Playlist helped me do usual 4.5 miles. Pleased I did it.
#running #RunningPunks #ParkRun #RunnersofBluesky
#running #RunningPunks #ParkRun #RunnersofBluesky