Running Virtually v Race RealityPublished: 25 January 2022Like many runners during lockdown, I entered a few virtual races to ignite some motivation to train beyond my usual 10k distance. It had become my
That time I ran the Leeds 10k in my underwear!Published: 29 July 2021The Leeds 10k has a lot of my firsts – first time I ever ran an actual road race (I basically went from park run, to 5k colour run in a field to
My Running StoryPublished: 30 June 2021Having played sports such as rugby & football from a very young age (until I was an adult), I was naturally blessed with speed and stamina. Although
Falling in Love with the Trails of LeedsPublished: 15 June 2021For years running was something of a repetitive task for me. Every other day (unless it was really grim out) I’d set my alarm, wake up early, do the
The evolution of my running journeyPublished: 29 April 2021The evolution of my running journey – Karen Derbyshire, the3amdiary.com My running journey has definitely evolved, from being overweight and finding
Sinead’s Running StoryPublished: 10 March 2021We recently spoke to Sinead Brannigan who recently got into running and completed the couch to 5k. We asked her some questions and she has shared her
I can’t runPublished: 1 December 2020In March 2020, the furthest I could run was the 200 yards from my office building to the train station platform and even then, I would struggle to
I Run Because…Published: 23 November 2020I run because 18 months ago I didn’t and I’ve seen the positive impact it’s had. I run because I used to be an active ‘non runner’ – to prove to
Half way to half marathon targetPublished: 28 October 2020I ran my first half marathon in 2000, as I approached my fortieth birthday. It was as close as I got to a mid-life crisis. It wasn’t from a standing
Through running I overcame my fear of being out alonePublished: 19 October 2020How my fear started 30 years ago, I was indecently assaulted in broad daylight. Following this incident, I was frightened of being alone outdoors in
My Up and Down Running StoryPublished: 2 October 2020Where it all began: Running has been such a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. I had always been ‘fast’ as a child, and would often
My Running ExperiencePublished: 7 September 2020I have been interested in running for many years; it seemed like an ideal form of exercise – one which did not need expensive subscriptions or