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The art of self motivation – Stu Cann

Ian Wharton
11/05/2020
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Hi all as we’ve just had VE day and lots of talk of the great British bulldog spirit was in the air my thoughts turned to red so I decided to stick my head above the parapet and break radio silence to check in I hope we find everyone fit…

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Ian Wharton – Blog

Ian Wharton
08/04/2020
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I’ve been checking back on my running log (I use Veloviewer) and the first Red Rose run I can find was on Thursday 27/12/2012. I had done the Boxing day 10k in Worden park the day before and noticed some (quite a lot of) Red Rose vests. I remember googling…

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Red Rose Juniors – Abigail (7)

Ian Wharton
28/06/2019
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My name is Abigail, I’m 7 years old and I’ve been running for nearly 2 years. I started running with my mummy and her friends from Red Rose at Cuerden Valley. Then I joined junior parkrun and I’ve done 8 junior parkruns now. I have done 20 of the main…

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The joys of injury and being a fat and unfit (ultra)marathon runner – Gareth Bell

Ian Wharton
27/05/2019
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Next week I travel to Cornwall to visit my parents, this got me thinking that the last time I was there I was just starting the comeback from a long-term injury plodding out a few cautious miles on the coastal paths feeling very fat, very unfit and scared of how…

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Red Rose buddy runners – Pita Oates

Ian Wharton
16/05/2019
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Red Rose Buddy Runners So, our membership survey highlighted a lot of interest from several members who would like to offer their support in some way, shape or form to the club and/or membership. To miss out on these offers would be remiss, so we have begun to pull together…

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The fell/dog run that didn’t go to plan… – Pita Oates

Ian Wharton
18/03/2019
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So it turns out killing two birds with one stone isn’t always as productive as you might think. Tuesday the 12th of March 2019 – tea time. Weather presenting as sunny with cloud hanging about, winds, with some ferocious gusts. The temperatures feel in the minus in the gusts but…

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Cross Country Review – Stu Cann

Ian Wharton
10/02/2019
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Cross country review Following recent changes at the helm of the cross country team it’s been really pleasing to see the increase in bodies on the ground The team spirit has been second to none , we’ve seen newcomers and returners plus the usual stalwarts The running scene is going…

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How to win a prize in Red Rose competitions – Ian Wharton

Ian Wharton
03/02/2019
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With the Red Rose awards night coming up and the Runners Runner nominees on the website, I thought it was a good time for a quick blog to help everyone understand the competitions and if bling is your thing, how to win something. The club website includes full instructions on…

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A new year ahead with some new adventures – 2018/2019 – Pita Oates

Ian Wharton
08/01/2019
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2018 started not really knowing what to do with myself after the challenge to run every day had come to an end. As with the start to most years we set ourselves goals/challenges/targets to aim for throughout the year and I have been no different to the masses in this…

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New Year, New Runner – Ian Wharton

Ian Wharton
01/01/2019
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It’s been a mixed running year for me. I started 2018 with my usual vague aims of ‘just trying to be faster’ and ‘can I do more miles than I did last year?’. I started following a random plan that I found on the Internet and for the first three…

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