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ByJohn MayYesterday evening I had the pleasure of visiting WINGS, and I drove home feeling reminded why events like this matter so much. For those who do not know it, WINGS is one of the UK’s largest international Scout and Guide camps. Every few years it brings together thousands of young people from across Britain and…
Watford Half Marathon
ByJohn MayIt was very cold and very blustery this morning in Watford. This was my first Half Marathon of the year and formed part of my training for the Paris Marathon, to be held in April. The Watford course is a tough one. Lots of hills. But I managed to run the whole way round and…
Barts and The London 10k
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The Göteborg Half-Marathon
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