Dave Bradshaw Running

Race Report My fourth time toeing the line at the Berlin half marathon, without doubt, my favourite race. In 2017 I finished in 2:05, 2018 in 1:42 and this year I fancied myself to go better again. The only issue was the heat, weather predictions of 16-20C proved accurate but not much you can do other than give it your best shot. My plan was to start at 1:35 pace and pick it up after 4 miles. This never happened, at no point in the race did I ever feel good. The warm conditions were just too much. It felt like every step was a grind. I don't even remember running by Checkpoint Charlie. I knew I was fading but not by much, still had a realistic shot at a PB. However at mile 11.5 I got this nasty whiff of a smell. A runner pulled along side me and it was very clear they had digestive issues. It was all over the back of their compression shorts and calf guards. I began to retch quite badly and put up my right hand to block the view, it was all in vain. I couldn't ...

To sign up for Parkrun, follow the link below and be sure to select Dave Bradshaw Running as your running club.  Link - Parkrun registration form When the registration form is completed you will receive an email which will include a link to a PDF. This PDF needs to be printed out as it contains your barcode. You need to bring this barcode with you every time you run a parkrun. Alternatively you can buy a more durable type of barcode from the parkrun shop Link - Parkrun shop How does the barcode work? When you cross the finish line you will be given a token by a volunteer with your finishing position. You will then walk through the finish chute where you'll be greeted by another volunteer who will have a scanner, they will scan your token and your barcode. Later when all the information is uploaded from the stopwatch and scanners, finish times are matched to finishing positions and barcodes, giving you an accurate 5k time and finishing place. The overall resul...