With Saturday fast approaching, I was debating wether to do a parkrun on Saturday or because of the recent cold, volunteer again. After surviving the race walk session on Thursday, I reckoned that I could manage a parkrun a couple of days later. I am trying to visit a few of the local parkrun and…
Kev Walks
A Racewalker is Born
For a while I have been bemoaning the lack of race walking coaches. I feel that my walking has plateaued and that I need to learn the race walking technique to progress further. I have contacted the Race Walking Association (RWA) who promised to send me an introductory pack (received nothing). I contacted Birchfield Harriers…
A wet parkrun
After a week spent mostly in bed with a rather nasty cold, I was in no state to do my usual 5k Saturday morning walk. Instead, I decided to volunteer at my local event and offered to be the official photographer. My offer was gratefully accepted so at around half eight I left the dry…
Official Photographer
I have been a little quiet of late, especially as I have been suffering with a bad cold this past week or so. Still not 100%, I have decided NOT to take part in parkrun this weekend. Strictly, I will be taking part but not by completing the 5k course. I have volunteered my services…
Searching for a Coach
No, I’m not looking for a cheap ride to London but someone who can teach me to race walk. A year or so ago, I tried Birchfield Harriers and went for a few trial sessions. Unfortunately, the race walk coach was nowhere to be found and I ended up getting put with a nice chap…