The best inspiration is not to outdo others, but to outdo ourselves

I always seem to come to this race hoping that things will go well and then find myself making excuses for not having had the best of performances.  This year turned out to be no different, but I enjoyed participating and it remains a great race which I will look forward to entering again next year.  Things have been stressful and not very good all year at work, this has led to loss o

Abbey Dash 2007

Abbey Dash 2007

Abbey Dash 2007

This race is a bit different to the others I take part in, this one is more of a family affair. In the past I have run it with my Mum and Dad and this was the third consecutive year of running it with my daughter. She was very keen, even three years ago, to take part and to 'run like Mummy', not something many people would aspire to - but then she was only four!

Sleet

Here they come

Nearly finished

This race is a big 10K race run each year from the centre of Leeds. It is a popular race that can be tricky to get a place in, and with good reason. It is always well organised and for the more fleet of foot, it offers a good change of a PB with a fast, mostly flat out and back course. I have taken part in it a few times now and have always enjoyed the experience.