OUR CHESTER 10K RUNNERS

Three of our team are busy training for this year’s sell out MBNA Chester 10K which takes place on March 12th and is celebrating its sixth year.

Sarah Butt, Stuart Hill and Legal Secretary Rhodri Roberts are all busy training for the event which passes many of the city’s iconic landmarks.

Sarah Butt, a Solicitor in our Commercial Property Team, helps our clients with everything from freehold and leasehold sales and purchases to commercial lending and remortgages.

She said: “I got January off to a flying start and ran 5km every day throughout the month. I live in Chester and enjoy running round the city. There are some great routes which take in the racecourse and some panoramic views of the city.

“I usually tuck into a peanut butter and banana bagel, whack on my headphones and listen to some music depending on what mood I’m in and then head on out for a run. Running is a great stress relief, and good to do on your own or with pals or a running group. I’ll often run with my sister or my husband.

“A good reward is to fall into one of my favourite coffee shops, which include Chalk, Bean & Cole or Bridge Street Coffee.”

Sarah’s top tip

“If I’m doing a longer run I’ll see if Steven Bartlett has interviewed someone I’m interested in on his Diary of a CEO podcast and listen to that.”

Stuart’s top running tip

“Check out Nick Best’s Just Alil Bester and Ben Is Running, both great sources of information and inspiration. They’re both passionate about running and give great advice and training plans tailored to your ability and goals.”

Stuart Hill, a Director and Solicitor in our Utilities Team, will be tackling the Chester 10K for the second year running. He said: “I hadn’t run since my school days until I took up running in January last year and quickly caught the bug.

“I train at the weekends around Kelsall and Barrow, near where I live, and during the week try and smash out a night time speed session between Christleton and Tarvin.

“I love running. I plug in my playlist of top rock and pop tunes and head out into the fresh air. It’s great for your physical and mental strength, clears your head after a busy day and is a perfect way to see some of the countryside at the weekend.

“I’m hoping to finish the Chester 10K in sub 45 minutes this year and, you never know, I might even tackle a half marathon in the future.”