A Pouring of PBs in the Drizzle
The Barry Richards 10K has always been a favourite of mine. My times down the years have ranged from 1:04:32 (yes it was a best effort) to 40:50, so it’s been a really nice reminder of my progress and what impact training plans can have our progress. It was great to learn more about Barry […]
Race to the Stones and Beyond!!
I’ve always been open about my lack of Ultra Running experience, as a participant and a coach, but I’ve been given the opportunity by several in the team to learn new skills and guide them on their journeys. Slowly but surely the determination and commitment of these team members is convincing me this could be […]
Wrong Turn Cost Sam his 50k PB
Let’s start with Sam Davies and the Serpent Trail 50k. That’s a long way. Twice the distance some of us tackled at Bewl on Sunday and still Sam was able to produce a consistent pace throughout. The goal was a PB, and but for a wrong turn and an extra 600 metres on the route, […]
Ultra Success for Determined Anna
Often as a coach I’m confident of a runner’s success heading into an event based on the training they’ve done. This weekend could not have been further from that truth. Not because I didn’t have confidence in Anna herself, but due to the circumstances which had impacted her build up to the North Downs Way […]
PBs Galore in Spring 5K
I’m a little speechless. Not ideal at the start of a blog post. I understand now why I was so excited about this race, I couldn’t have dreamt a better outcome for the Team. Times aside, what pleased me the most and generally in recent months is the attitude of those signed up to Team […]
BBB10k Race Report
I’ll do a weekly round up of Team Orange in a second post but just wanted to share my own experiences of the BBB10K on Sunday morning. A race I last completed in 2019 in a time of 56 minutes. Having recently achieved my PB at this distance (have I mentioned that yet?) a few […]
Kings Head Canter 2023 Race Report
It’s 7 years now since my first half marathon and my race calendar tends to have a familiar feel about it these days. So when the opportunity sprung up to run a local race I’d yet to complete, I decided to get involved. Thank you to Marie, who lists the Kings Head Canter as her […]
Barry Richards 10K Race Report
After my weekend facebook debate I think it’s important not to start this Team Orange update simply discussing times. Generally those seeking the advice of a running coach ultimately want to improve and run faster. I get it. But I stand by my philosophy that enjoyment and staying injury free are more important. Combine those […]
Smiles at Bewl
I’ve lost track when the Sunday long run started. 5 hardy souls rocked up at 8am that first morning to run for 60 minutes in one direction and 60 minutes back. In the past 8 weeks it’s grown and I think we even touched on 30 runners one Sunday morning. The commitment to setting our […]
HHM Never Disappoints
The Hastings Half Marathon provided a fitting conclusion to a dozen Team Orange training plans. I guess most coaches will be judged on the performances of their runners, but I felt no anxiety whatsoever about how the team would run. Is time really that important? Or is enjoyment the number one priority? Getting feedback on […]
Cambridge Success for Jo
Now I’m getting excited. The races are coming! LET’S GO!! Time to put the hard work and grind over the winter months to practice and get our much deserved rewards. Whether we run PBs or achieve our goals, it doesn’t matter, what we want to do is enjoy the races and feel strong out there, […]
Pier to Pier Success
Another great week. I’m actually proud of what you’ve all achieved this week. The Pier to Pier was an obvious highlight. What I would say to those not involved, who may feel like it’s a bit of a grind right now, the rewards are coming. Those who took part in today’s race are proof of […]
Parkrun PB for Sarah
Another brilliant week and I’m buzzing right now with how well you guys are doing on your training plans. Exciting times lie ahead and this week marks the start of the race calendar with the Pier to Pier. Myself, Jo Lambourne, Will Withecombe, Jo French and Darren Barzee are all tackling the 16 miles from […]
