All aglow after work at the Colour Run

With Parkrun and Race for Life injecting fresh interest into the gruelling business of running, there’s never been a better time to pound the streets.  Already addicted to Parkrun’s Saturday morning community vibe, I had the urge to try something new.  Described as the happiest 5K on the planet, the Colour Run had me intrigued.  But was it all a cloud of colourful hot air? And more importantly, how would I get the colour out my hair for work the next day?

The Colour Run, Wembley Stadium

The Colour Run, Wembley Stadium

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A review of the Wembley Stadium tour

Are you looking forward to the FA Cup final?  Whether you love it or loathe it, football is an intrinsic part of UK culture, not to mention an endless topic of conversation at work.  As someone who is definitely in the loathing camp, nothing could have thrilled me less than receiving a free ticket to tour Wembley Stadium.  However as these trip advisor accounts testify, the magic of this iconic venue is capable of thrilling even the most ardent anti-footy campaigner. Image courtesy of Proforged on flickr

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Wembley Stadium

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