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Lacing Up At Parkrun: A Quick Guide To Basildon Parkrun

Posted on August 28, 2026

Event Name: Basildon Parkrun Location: Northlands Park, Basildon Started: 5th April, 2014 Course Type: Three laps, clockwise Date Visited: 22nd August, 2026 Accessibility: Dog friendly – yes, buggy friendly – yes How…

6 Simple Steps To Help New Runners On The Road To Success

Posted on August 28, 2026

When starting any new hobby or lifestyle change, the first steps have a huge influence on the journey ahead. As a runner, you won’t get everything right even when you’re experienced, especially…

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Welcome to Lacing Up, a running blog for runners of all levels.

Step into our running journey and take the inside track on Parkruns around the country, discover training tips, tackle your first 10K, and find out whether the latest gadget belongs in the kit bag or the shit bag.

Whether you're chasing kudos, hunting down PBs or simply trying to put one foot in front of the other, we're here to support you from the starting line to the finish line and beyond.

So lace up, settle into your stride and let's see where the road takes us.



Liam's Current PBs

800m - 2:28.50(August 2026)
5k - 17:56 (May 2026)
10k -
HM - 1:24:08 (June 2026)

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