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I took up running whilst stuck in the US due to that
Volcanic ash cloud all those years ago. Stuck in a
hotel, I started walking on the treadmill and by the
time I got back to the UK I’d worked up to 5k running
and now my usual run is 11-12k. This is about an
hours run so with diary juggling even through the
winter, I’ve normally got in 1 weekday run and then
Saturday and Sunday first thing in the morning. I
live in a small fairly rural village so my run is straight
out of the front door but even when travelling on
business, the kit always goes with me too, even if
its just in case! Our Support Centre is in Surrey so
a flat running route along the Thames makes a very
pleasant change to Yorkshire hills!

Jeremy Edwards CSyP MSyI-
National Nuclear Laboratory

In my role, I provide the overall technical coordination
and leadership for the delivery of security projects
including the production of Nuclear Site Security
Plans for nuclear facilities both operational and
in design. This includes support to the UK Small
Modular Reactor project. Tips – try to increase mileage slowly…the advice is
10% per week. I have through other commitments
I have run since approx. 2010 as a means to get often struggled to get a routine, and crammed all
some aerobic exercise in addition to walking the dog. my mileage into a couple of consecutive days, and
That soon developed in to a brief foray with triathlon paid for it through injury. Build in rest/recovery
and a 4th place at Liverpool Sprint distance, but it days, or cross-fitness to use other muscles. Glutes,
was trail running that really caught my attention glutes, glutes…definitely worth doing some specific
having been a keen walker/climber when I was exercises for these occasionally – I wish I’d known the
younger. Moving to Scotland in 2012 really opened importance of them as the key to strength, and injury
up my trail and mountain running opportunities. avoidance.
Living by the sea offered easy access to beach
runs with fantastic sunrises and sunsets, and lots If you’re feeling particularly lethargic after a long/hard
of variable trails, with a great winter race series run it is well worth getting some extra fluids in as part
run at Foxlake, near Dunbar to keep motivation of recovery - milk, milkshake, or electrolyte drinks
going through the winter. Sometimes the worse the (like SIS Go, Active Root Ginger, etc.) are also good
weather, the more rewarding the run! options. And a beer is a great recovery drink (non-
alcoholic versions like Erdinger work too). in fact look
The brief gap between lockdowns allowed myself out for @alkoholfreiday on Twitter each Friday for the
and a running pal to tackle the Mamores Round from chance to win a free crate of beer. Trail food, typically
Glen Nevis, taking in the 10 munro tops over a 24 gels, Haribos, plus energy bars such as Tribe (vegan,
mile route and over 10000ft of climbing…except for vegetarian, gluten free), but don’t underestimate the
the weather it was a fantastic day out in the hills. We power of a mini pork pie or Hula Hoops, both a bit
made the final summit at 1930, in September, with a unconventional.
closing window to get back to the valley floor for the
run out through the peat bogs in the dark. Looking
forward to more adventures once lockdown ends. Bruce Maguire MSyI –
Environmental Crime Officer

Running provides a great opportunity to get some Department of the Environment
space, and thinking time; but also a great way to
meet people either in your local area, or that you I have recently joined the Institute’s running club and
I’m grateful for the extra motivation and camaraderie
work with. Its fabulous for fitness, and something
that you can do with the family – lockdown saw us it provides. I have always strived to remain physically
fit but I’ve not always been successful, life and career
regularly out with our 13 year old son before school
on a regular 5 mile circuit a couple of days a week. It have sometimes meant that something has had to
give and finding time to train or participate in sport
had a huge impact on overall fitness and enjoyment
of sport once lockdown ended. has been that something. That said, I know that I am
able to think with more clarity when I am fit, I also
find I am happier and more resilient to pressure or
a demanding schedule. In a nutshell, I am at my best
when I’m in good physical shape.

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