The night before a race

It’s stupid, ridiculous and makes no sense. Why do I get so nervous and anxious the night before a race? … Continue reading The night before a race

The night before a fell race

It’s the night before another fell race and I’m sat here feeling sick and nervous at the thought of tomorrow’s … Continue reading The night before a fell race

You’ve done all the hard work, put in the long miles and climbed the tough hills and you’re just sat … Continue reading Waiting for the start

deep breathing the only sound multi coloured vests brighten a dark wood the smell of nature mingles with sweat sinews … Continue reading the start

Sunday 26th June saw the running of the Bradford Millennium Way Relay a team running event consisting of five legs … Continue reading BRADFORD MILLENNIUM WAY RELAY – 2016

Originally posted on The secret fell running diary of Ben Mounsey aged 40 and a 1/2:
HOW IMPORTANT IS A RACE RECCE? Fell running is becoming an increasingly popular sport. These days the… Continue reading ‘Better call Phil!’

Ogden Water is a local nature reserve surrounding a reservoir local to Queensbury where I live. It is a lovely … Continue reading When the familiar becomes unfamiliar

Yesterday was race day!! Finally the biggest day of my short running experience had arrived. Saturday was a good day. … Continue reading ENTERING A 10K RACE…THAT TURNS OUT TO BE 10 MILES – RACE DAY!!!

Well it’s July at last and that means race day the 5th July isn’t far off now. Thoughts are turning … Continue reading ENTERING A 10K RACE…THAT TURNS OUT TO BE 10 MILES – COMING UP TO RACE DAY…

Last Saturday I ran my usual parkrun at Horton Park. I’m really getting to like this course as it is … Continue reading ENTERING A 10K RACE…THAT TURNS OUT TO BE 10 MILES – BOLTON BROW BURNER – 10K RACE