Johnny Parsons

Born & brought up in Lakes, have been into the mountains since I was a nipper.
Moved house 29 times (gypsy blood?). Currently residing in sunny Leeds, after an amazing stint in Lima, teaching (a kind of) English.
Predominantly a (pretty average) fellrunner, but never really set World alight.
Have been dining out on my BGR for way too long now, need to pull my finger out & get properly fit again…
Wife and I recently started climbing, she generally she kicks my backside. Just back from Kalymnos, top spot.
Cyclingwise, have always been a roadie, however I am currently being very tempted by the mighty impressive team Genesis IO, added to which my poor Langster just doesn’t cut the mustard off-road!
Good coffee, mmm…

Recent Daring Deeds

Ultra Tour of the Lake District - The Lakeland 100

Following my previous article, it has been a month of lounging around and not much running,...

Posted on 08 September, 2011 by Johnny

The long and rocky road to the Lakeland 100… Part 2

Tracey, a supermotivated running friend of mine sent me a Facebook link to the Lakeland 100. It...

Posted on 28 July, 2011 by Johnny

The long and rocky road to the Lakeland 100… Part 1

You will rarely hear a runner say that they are in tiptop form, or running really well,...

Posted on 28 July, 2011 by Johnny

Johnny’s Big Night (and Day) out!

Although it’s maybe not the most daring, or the most recent of Daring Deeds, one thing that...

Posted on 23 August, 2010 by Johnny