My Running Journey: From Couch to 5K to a New Year’s Resolution
If you’d told me ten years ago that running would become such a big part of my life, I wouldn’t have believed you. Back in April 2016, after an over 40 health check and rising blood pressure, I decided to take action. I downloaded the NHS Couch to 5K app and to my surprise, I […]
How Penkridge Runners Sparked My Love of Running!
James’ Running Journey… Like many young runners, my running journey didn’t begin entirely by choice! When I turned 15, my mum decided it was time for me to join a running club, so I started training with Penkridge Runners every Saturday morning. At first, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it didn’t take long […]
My running journey – from Cyclist to Ultra Runner
I’d always been a cyclist and never really thought of myself as a runner.I’d done the odd half marathon and even an Ironman — never again though! 😂 — but running was something I was only just beginning to fall in love with. In early September 2018, I completed the Disney Paris Half Marathon, and […]
My Running Journey: From Gym Floors to Penkridge Runners.
My running story began simply enough. Fresh out of university and armed with a gym membership, I set out to get properly fit for the first time. My routine? 30 minutes of running, every session.But staring at the same gym mirror quickly grew dull — so I decided to take it outside.On my very first […]
From an advert on a Lamp Post to 10K Finisher — My Journey with Penkridge Runners..
Back in December 2019, I spotted a simple notice taped to a lamp post in Penkridge: “Why not join us for Couch to 5K in January?” I’d just retired, had zero running experience, but knew staying active mattered more than ever. I wanted to get fitter and lose a little weight — and like many, […]
NEW – Penkridge Runners Visor Cap
NOW AVAILABLE PENKRIDGE RUNNERS Black Sun Visor Cap One size, adjustable strap £12.50
My 8 Weeks Journey – Target 10k PB
There’s something uniquely satisfying about chasing speed over 10 kilometers. It’s long enough to demand endurance, short enough to punish any pacing mistakes, and just uncomfortable enough to make you question your life choices somewhere around 7km. Eight weeks ago, I decided to commit—properly—to running a fast 10K. No vague “I’ll see how it goes.” This time, there was a plan.
Finding Your Running Mojo (and Keeping it when life gets messy)
Every runner — from the 5K newbie to the marathon veteran — hits that moment where the spark flickers. The legs feel heavy, the weather looks grim and the sofa suddenly becomes the most magnetic object in the universe. If that’s you right now, you’re not broken. You’re human. The good news? Mojo isn’t magic. […]
Common Race Day Mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Whether you’re lining up for your first race or you’re a seasoned club runner, race day can be exciting, nerve-wracking and sometimes unpredictable. The weeks of training are done, the hard work is in the bank and all that’s left is to enjoy the run. However, a few simple mistakes on race day can quickly […]