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Total Warrior, Totally Sara

The power of persistence, teamwork and a very loyal sports bra Normally I’d be experiencing significant FOMO with Saltwell team mates off to the Eildon Hills Fell Race at the weekend, but while they were off to Melrose I was off to Wetherby for my 11th Total Warrior event. Probably my favourite event of the year and […]

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Backyard Ultra Challenges – My First Taste

Backyard ultra challenges have always intrigued me, especially since I got into longer ultra-distance running. The idea of running a 6.706 km (4.167-mile) loop every hour and being back on the start line before the bell rings or you’re out, seemed brutal but fascinating. So, when I saw “The Hopper” advertised by Greener Miles Running. […]

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Putting the Hilary into Hills

‘Gotta good reason For taking the easy way out She was a day-ay-ay tripper One way ticket, yeah …’ (McCartney/Lennon) I couldn’t help singing these lyrics to this infamous Beatles’ song after a WhatsApp group was initiated for the use of those Saltwellians travelling up to Melrose in the Scottish Borders for the Eildon Hills […]

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Broløbet: Probably the worst organisation in the world

Copenhagen: home of Carlsberg, the first parkrun outside the UK and the Øresund bridge. The 40,000 places for the Broløbet Bridge run commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Øresund Bridge sold out last year within an hour. Carolyne and I added our names to the waiting list and then I completely forgot about it until […]

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Sarah’s first experience of a fell race

As an enthusiastic member of the Saltwell Harriers, I have ran for nearly three years now with the club and during this time, I have branched out, challenging myself to step outside of my comfort zone. The opportunities presented to me have been countless. However, I have always found fell running to be far above […]

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Scott survives the heat of the London Marathon

Reet, where do I start? My last marathon was back in 2018 in Manchester, where despite doing a decent time it lead to the start of my ongoing injury problems (not that I ever mention my injuries). So I decided never to do them again. Playing football until 40 was the real reason behind these […]

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Hoops head to the Nationals

“Where are we meeting and what time?”, asked someone. “5:30am outside Greggs!”, was the answer. The food of athletes — surely the answer was obvious! Finally, it was here, the great Hoops excursion to the Capital to participate in the 2025 Cross-Country Nationals at Parliament Hills. Can I take this moment to thank the club […]

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2025 Spring Series parkrun dates and venues!

It’s that time of year again where everyone is ready for Spring and our annual club parkrun series! Our Spring Series takes place over six consecutive Saturdays offering an opportunity for regional parkrun tourism and friendly competition. Spring Series competition rules Anyone taking part in the series needs to be registered for parkruns and wear their Saltwell vest […]