Keen to improve my running ability in 2010 has been further inspired by a free event organised by volunteers. I took part in the first ever Newcastle Parkrun on Saturday and really enjoyed it, despite the very wet and windy weather! If you’re looking for a free 5K timed event I would recommend you check it out.

Ava (our Dalmatian) even managed to get a small mention in the northern running news article covering the event. Even though she cost me some valuable time stopping twice to toilet I’ll be taking her again. She’s a great running partner, even if I get the impression she’s thinking “get a shift on Luke this is far too easy for me” as she trots along effortlessly and I’m gasping for air. Our time (now my PB) for the run was 22:53 giving a good target to try and beat next time.