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Play Running A running resource for women 50-ish. Because running is fun. And running is for everyone.

Changes at Play Running. I am stepping away from face to face PT training and 1:1 coaching for now. Reasons include but ...
04/02/2026

Changes at Play Running.

I am stepping away from face to face PT training and 1:1 coaching for now. Reasons include but are not limited to: childcare, life, and the fact that it will not stop raining and my gym is wet. And you know what wet gyms are? Dangerous πŸ˜‚

These services might resume when I can see straight and the floor is dry. We shall see.

For the time being, this space is becoming something else:

A no-holds-barred running resource for women aged 50-ish. All are welcome, but this is written from where I stand now (49), not where I stood at 20. Built on honesty, humour, curiosity, and the firm belief that running belongs to everyone.

I am very much learning as I go, especially in the trail running zone, where it appears that elevation is both the problem and the point. I’ll share what I know, what I’m figuring out, what works, what absolutely doesn’t, and what made me laugh (or cry) mid-run. I mean, just yesterday I smashed my knee! πŸŽ‰

Expect thoughts on running, ageing, motivation, fuel, fear, ambition, confidence (or lack thereof), perfect power ballads and period pants.

Website revamp to follow if I have time. (I probably won’t.)

See you on the trails!

Running means a lot of different things.It can be an adventure, a reason to get outside, a way to switch off β€” or even j...
17/11/2025

Running means a lot of different things.

It can be an adventure, a reason to get outside, a way to switch off β€” or even just an excuse to take the dog out and explore somewhere new.

It’s also a community, full of people who cheer you on and understand why you keep lacing up.

And yes, it’s an achievement too β€” not just the big races, but every small win that makes you feel proud.

I meant every word I said in this film about the Keynsham Dandy.

"The best of life."

Who's running it with me next year?

Don't forget, this starts tomorrow πŸ˜ŠπŸŽ‰
16/11/2025

Don't forget, this starts tomorrow πŸ˜ŠπŸŽ‰

✨ Join us for our new free monthly social run ✨
Starting Monday 17th NovemberπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ
πŸ“ Meet at The Hub
πŸ•˜ 9:00am meet | 9:15am start
https://www.lockleazent.co.uk/stoked-to-run/

Hats off to the incredible Sara Cox. It's a good job she's finished so I can stop weeping every time I listen to the rad...
15/11/2025

Hats off to the incredible Sara Cox. It's a good job she's finished so I can stop weeping every time I listen to the radio β™₯οΈπŸŽ‰πŸ’ͺ🏼

14/11/2025

I absolutely LOVE running in the rain, it's one of those simple pleasures that feels a million times better on the inside than it looks on the outside.

But when it’s properly stormy out there β€” dark, wild, a bit chaotic β€” just pause and ask yourself: Do I really need to run right now? Would it be just that tiny bit safer not to?

Listen to your gut. Look after yourself. Be safe out there, people.

I can't stop thinking about this coffee before the storm 🀎
03/11/2025

I can't stop thinking about this coffee before the storm 🀎

Botallack to St. Ives – cut somewhat short due to a knee problem and some pretty gusty winds. But that is ok, we roll wi...
02/11/2025

Botallack to St. Ives – cut somewhat short due to a knee problem and some pretty gusty winds. But that is ok, we roll with the punches.

The photos don't do the place justice.

Wild.
Rugged.
Remote.
Brutal.
Beautiful.

One minute you're climbing up boulders, the next you're in a bog.

Welcome to Cornwall, one of the most amazing places in the world.

I've said it before and I'll say it again – running is the whole journey, not just race day. ❀️

Local Lockleaze running group, fabulous!
20/10/2025

Local Lockleaze running group, fabulous!

✨ Join us for our new free monthly social run ✨
Starting Monday 17th NovemberπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ
πŸ“ Meet at The Hub
πŸ•˜ 9:00am meet | 9:15am start
https://www.lockleazent.co.uk/stoked-to-run/

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