Bupa Great South Run

This will be our son's first chip timed race, and seeing his excitement when he opened the envelope containing his timing chip is a memory that I will treasure forever.  Thank you so much to everyone online and offline who have donated to our Lymphoma and Diabetes charities for this race  - you are all superstars. #runningfamily

You know you're a running family when...

You know you're a running family when:

1. Breakfast conversation includes discussion of running plans for the evening.
2. Your 11 year old informs you of where he wants to run on the weekend. 
3. Running gear takes up a large part of your wardrobe and shoe rack.
4. Social events are planned around the family race calendar.
5. You can eat treats without feeling guilty.
6. You have a sneaking suspicion that you're addicted to earning race finish line bling.
7. Your children's Christmas wish lists have running related items on them.
8. You have more than one running playlist that you listen to on a regular basis.

How do you know you're a running family? Let us know in the comment section here or on G+ and I will add them to this post.

Morning Stroller Push

This is a wonderful video of a dad out running whilst pushing his daughter in her stroller. You can read more about Calum's love of running by clicking here to be zoomed over to his website. 

Like mother, like son.

This photo makes me smile every time I look at it. My son and I will be experiencing The Color Run together this weekend, and I can't wait for it!

Singapore Challenge

This is a yearly race in Singapore with a father and child focus and it has the most amazing race bling.  There is a lovely article written by a father who ran the race this year which you can read by clicking here

The parkrun Tourist Tool

I found a link to this on Twitter. It is a tool which shows you the closest parkruns to you, location on the map, travel time and directions. I don't know if it is an official parkrun product but I have tested it out and it works well. Click on this link to use the tool for yourself.

September Virtual Runner Race Series

The September Virtual Runner race series entries has opened!

Enter before 26th September at 5pm to join the September 2014 virtual races, and choose whether you would like to run 5k, 10k, half or full marathon distance, triathlons or any distance for the Cycle event.

Pay £5 entry fee via Paypal (for UK Entries Only, International Entries please Enter Via International Race Button £10 entry fee applies) – please contact for alternative methods.

Run, Walk or Cycle your chosen distance between 1st September 2014 and 30th September 2014. You can enter more than once, just simply enter again by paying an additional entry fee. There is no limit on the number of entries you can submit (as long as payment and race proof has been received).

Submit proof - Photo with running app, Garmin, running device etc and wait for the post to arrive with your medal!

Click here for more info and to enter.