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August 12, 2018August 12, 2018 Miles with Michelle Running

Why summer is made for trail running

There is nothing I love more than pulling on my trail shoes on a summer’s day, and heading out onto the trails to see where they take me. A feast for the five senses: the spectacular views, or even if you’re on urban trails, the way the sunlight turns a wooded path into a glorious … Continue reading Why summer is made for trail running

May 15, 2018 Miles with Michelle Running

Why I’m running Miles for Mind – some words on bullying

I'm taking part in a virtual challenge this month, to run #MilesforMind and as it's Mental Health Awareness Week it seemed a good chance to talk about an experience I've been through recently which impacted a lot on my mental health - bullying. It sounds silly when I write this down - I mean I'm … Continue reading Why I’m running Miles for Mind – some words on bullying

April 1, 2018April 1, 2018 Miles with Michelle Running

Fell-racing – falling with style

Fell running, sometimes known as hill running, but not to be confused with mountain running, is the sport of running and racing, off road, over upland country where the gradient climbed is a significant component of the difficulty. Since moving to the edge of the West Pennine Moors last autumn, fell racing has been on … Continue reading Fell-racing – falling with style

February 25, 2018 Miles with Michelle Race Review, Running

Running the Nationals

If you're a regular runner, how often do you get an opportunity to compete with the best athletes in the country? To toe the same startline, and to set off on the same gun? It doesn't happen in many sports, but the English Cross Country Association National Championships is one such event. I had been … Continue reading Running the Nationals

December 10, 2017December 10, 2017 Miles with Michelle Running

What running has taught me about myself

December is always a time for reflection, so I sat down today to write a blog post about my year, but was stumped as to how to sum up a year where I've achieved so much without a plan, without sounding like a hypocrite. As a running coach, my business thrives on setting goals, making … Continue reading What running has taught me about myself

December 4, 2017December 4, 2017 Miles with Michelle Running

Why dogs make great running companions

I run with my dog a lot. I love the company. I love the sound of her paws as they thud on the ground. I love hearing the tinkle of her ID tag as she sprints from smell to smell, usually behind me, as I yell, "Bella!!!" every few minutes. I love how she forces … Continue reading Why dogs make great running companions

November 28, 2017January 18, 2018 Miles with Michelle Running

What is a real runner?

There has been a little controversy on Twitter this afternoon, which I suppose is not news really; controversy happens most days as people jump to the wrong conclusions and hide behind keyboards, happily ranting. Runners World UK published a web article called "25 Real Runners to Follow on Instagram", which prompted a (quite frankly, very … Continue reading What is a real runner?

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I love this wild landscape for its vastness (Bella and I are barely visible on the hillside.) I love its peace and quiet. I love how it changes so rapidly with the weather - I’ve been up here in glorious summer sunshine, in howling wind, in thick snow, in swirling cloud and fog, in slippery ice, in battering hailstone. It demands respect. Its steep fells may look enticing but its higher slopes hide many grisly secrets: barbarous murders, danger in deep bogs and hidden mine shafts, ghostly burial grounds. There is so much history up here and every time I come up I discover something new so that it feels familiar and exciting all at once. Love the #westpenninemoors ❤️ #lovelancashire 📸 by @nicolakenzitt
When you get snapped taking a #trigbagging selfie 😆 📷 Thanks @nicolakenzitt
I’m told the views are amazing up on Holcombe Moor but today we struggled to even see Peel Tower until we were right next to it. First time I’ve been up there, which is surprising considering it’s only 30 minutes away. Learnt a lot of local history today: about the part Sir Robert Peel played in keeping food affordable to the masses; about the tragic murder of Ellen Strange who has a stone and a cairn dedicated to her on the moor, and the history of the giant Pilgrim’s Cross which used to stand atop the moor. Fascinating stuff and a beautiful run, although I will be back on a clearer day to admire the views.
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