Gavin, Author at Carn Runners Cornwall

Determination Beyond the Finish Line at the Lakeland 50 and 100

Gavin — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:41:51 +0000

Three Carn Runners took on one of the biggest challenges in British ultra running this weekend, with Susan lining up for the Lakeland 50 while Laura and Steve faced the enormous Lakeland 100. These are events where simply reaching the start line represents months of commitment, preparation and sacrifice. Long training runs, early mornings, difficult […]

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Dennis and Janet Take on the Cornwood Challenge in Devon

Gavin — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:26:07 +0000

Dennis and Janet were back over the Tamar once again, this time travelling to Devon for the Sibelco Cornwood 10K Challenge. Held on Saturday 25 July, the event follows a varied route around Cornwood and Lutton, near Ivybridge. The course is run mainly on rural roads, with sections of tracks and fields adding a little […]

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How to Train for Your First 10K: A Beginner’s Guide

Gavin — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:13:14 +0000

Completing your first 10K is one of the most rewarding milestones in running. Whether you’ve recently finished Couch to 5K, entered your first race or simply want a new challenge, covering 10 kilometres is an achievable goal for almost anyone with a little patience and consistent training. The journey doesn’t happen overnight, but with the […]

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35 Miles for 35 Years: Carn Runners’ Coral Relay Celebration

Gavin — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:25:40 +0000

Sunday 19 July 2026 will go down as a very special day in the history of Carn Runners. To celebrate the club’s 35th anniversary, members carried the Carn flag around a 35-mile route through Camborne, Redruth and the surrounding area. The journey was divided into seven relay legs of roughly five miles, with a different […]

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Carn Runners Out in Force at the Summer Turkey Trot

Gavin — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:49:28 +0000

It was a fantastic evening for Carn Runners at the Summer Turkey Trot, hosted by Cornwall AC and the legendary Tricky Dickies. With an incredible 42 Carn Runners on the start line, it was one of the club’s biggest race turnouts of the year. Add in the members volunteering and those cheering everyone home, and […]

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Why Joining a Running Club Could Be the Best Decision You Make

Gavin — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:55:00 +0000

Many people start running alone. It might begin with a Couch to 5K programme, a New Year’s resolution or simply a desire to get fitter. For a while, solo running works well. But eventually, many runners find themselves asking the same question: “Would I enjoy running more if I joined a club?” The answer, for […]

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