Category: Running and the Great Outdoors
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October Newsletter: Art, Autumn Adventures and a Little Wonder
October has been a month of art, culture and autumn adventures. From Liverpool’s River of Light and Superlambanana memories to street art, David Hockney, Sylvia Pankhurst, affordable fancy dress and autumn running, discover the latest stories, creative projects and inspirations from Alison Little.
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Streetlights and Strides: Women Running After Dark
After a summer of heatwaves, the darker evenings are here—but that doesn’t mean giving up your running routine. 🌙 Discover practical safety tips for women running after dark, from reflective clothing and head torches to personal alarms, route planning and LED collars for running with your dog. Stay visible, feel confident and keep chasing those…
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Creating My Ideal Week: Work, Running, Creativity and Family
Discover my ideal week, balancing productive workdays with running, hiking challenges, creative hobbies, reading, family time and adventures with my Jack Russell, Austin. It’s all about finding a healthier balance between achieving goals, staying connected with loved ones and making time for the things that bring joy.
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The Ultimate Autumn Running Kit Bag: 10 Essentials for British Weather
Autumn is the perfect time to get out running, with cooler temperatures, crisp mornings and fewer worries about overheating. From waterproof jackets and running tights to grippy trainers and soft flasks, discover 10 autumn running essentials to help you tackle classic British weather, wet leaves and whatever the season throws at you.
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September at alisonlittle.blog
September on alisonlittle.blog brings a mix of autumn pleasures, art, history, walking, fiction and nostalgia. From Gloria Steinem and Tracey Emin to Epping Forest, Ladybird books, Liverpool’s love locks and makers working with nature, discover this month’s stories — plus a preview of what’s coming in October.
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In an Age of AI, Makers Are Still Crafting from Nature
In an age of AI, contemporary makers are still finding beauty in nature and overlooked materials. Explore Foraging, What is Precious? at Waterside Arts, Sale, featuring Jane Bevan, Tracy Caldah and Liz Blyth.
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Walking Epping Forest in Search of Dick Turpin’s Cave
Can you find Dick Turpin’s Cave in Epping Forest? Join us on a walk to Loughton Camp as we explore ancient woodland, winding trails and the legendary hideout of England’s most notorious highwayman. We searched the Forest—but did we find the cave?
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August at alisonlittle.blog
August brings a mix of art, walking, travel, nostalgia and darker storytelling to alisonlittle.blog. From the pressures of overtourism at Windermere and the Whitworth’s Art Garden to Tracey Emin’s enduring connection with Margate, Frida Kahlo at Tate Modern and the latest stage of my North West Coastal Path challenge with Austin. Plus, a new psychological…
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Running the North West Coastal Path: Lytham to Fleetwood via Blackpool
Join me and Austin, my energetic Jack Russell, as we continue our 18-month challenge to complete the North West Coastal Path. This stage takes us from Lytham through St Annes and Blackpool to Fleetwood, exploring beaches, promenades, seaside resorts, coastal wildlife, regeneration and the changing character of Lancashire’s coastline.
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Newsletter | July 26
Discover everything featured on alisonlittle.blog this July, from thought-provoking discussions on music fandom and British identity to inspiring art at the Whitworth Gallery, David Hockney’s Westminster Abbey window, coastal adventures along the Wirral, digital sketching, and the gripping new psychological short story, The Other Woman. Plus, a preview of what’s coming in August.