Welcome to Hit the Ground Running

Science, Running, Exploring

About My Blog

My name is Grace - I'm a scientist and a runner.

I've just started my first postdoctoral research fellowship at Queen's University, Belfast - new project, new city, new adventures!

I've got lots to learn and a whole new city to explore. Here, I'll write about my experiences - a bit of science, and a lot of running!

Dr Grace Roberts

This is a question I’m getting asked a lot, and I’m a bit concerned at the extreme examples of people ‘cleaning’ their entire shop when t...

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Dr Grace Roberts

My advice on how to keep running safely in the times of a pandemic.

Dr Grace Roberts

Victoria parkrun event #459 Number of runners: 265 Weather: Chilly but stunning sunshine The 29th February is a unique parkrun day – the ...

Dr Grace Roberts

Stranmillis college parkrun event #51 Number of runners: 39 Weather: Full blown storm This Saturday, like most days in Belfast, started q...

Dr Grace Roberts

Ormeau parkrun event #339 Number of runners: 394 Weather: Very wet After last week's misled attempt to go to Stormont parkrun, I double c...

Dr Grace Roberts

So after a two week employment break, my partner drove me to Leeds Bradford airport, said goodbye, and I got on a plane to Belfast, ready...