A Little Bit of Running Recognition

Well, here’s a rather lovely little bit of news.

Dreaming of Footpaths has been selected by FeedSpot as one of the Top 17 Running Mom Blogs on the Web for 2026.

Which is rather nice, isn’t it?

All those years of running ridiculous distances, signing up for events that require navigation while having the map reading skills of a walnut, writing about the highs and lows of endurance sport and generally sharing the contents of my running-addled brain haven’t gone entirely unnoticed.

FeedSpot is a platform that brings together some of the best blogs and online resources across a whole range of subjects, and I’m genuinely chuffed to have made their list.

Dreaming of Footpaths has always been about sharing the reality of running and triathlon. The good bits, the bad bits, my questionable life choices, the finish-line triumphs and the occasional spectacular failure. All served up with a solid amount of sarcasm and absolutely no guarantee of sensible advice.

It’s never been about being the fastest, the fittest or the most glamorous runner out there. It’s about getting out, having a go and enjoying the adventure along the way.

So, a huge thank you to everyone who reads the blog, follows along on social media, comments, shares posts and generally puts up with my running-related ramblings.

And, of course, thank you to Anuj and the team at FeedSpot for including Dreaming of Footpaths.

I’ll take the recognition. I might even have a celebratory cake. Definitely will. 

After all, I am a running mum. It’s practically compulsory.

You can find the full list of FeedSpot’s Top 17 Running Mom Blogs for 2026 here: TOP RUNNING MUM BLOGS

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have some running to do. Apparently, I’m an award-winning running mum. Best not let standards slip.