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Lydiard Principles

by | September 18, 2024 | run training | 0 Comments

Coming across the Lydiard Foundation, founded by Lorraine Moller, was the beginning of a whole A-ha journey for me in understanding how to train. It beautifully brought together all that I have discovered over the years through trial and error, implementing and...
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Two Dragon’s Back Races, the second ends in victory!

by | October 15, 2023 | blog and race reports | 0 Comments

My baby dragon called 'Heatwave' The victory Let me clarify to avoid misunderstanding or confusion. I DID NOT WIN THE RACE. That amazing achievement belongs to Robyn Cassidy, who is one amazing and incredible runner. So what was my victory? I could write a book to...
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Dragon’s Back Race 2023: Facing the challenge again!

by | September 22, 2023 | blog and race reports | 6 Comments

How did I get here? It's 5am on Monday 4 September, almost time for Dragon's Back Race 2023. I am waiting for Barney to give me a ride from Llandudno to Conwy Castle. Barney is Peter O'Kane's cousin. I am very grateful to the O'Kanes for getting me to the start. All...
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Racing along the Wainwright Path on the Northern Traverse

by | May 9, 2022 | blog and race reports | 0 Comments

Long distance footpaths There are a number of long distance footpaths in the United Kingdom. It is a great country for hikers to explore. There might not be much wilderness or wildlife left, but there are plenty of wide open spaces and expansive vistas to enjoy. The...
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A year of running challenges for JCWI

by | January 8, 2022 | blog and race reports | 0 Comments

I spent 2020 in a battle with the UK Home Office to get my husband across the border. Running helped me to fight the darkness and despair of this journey. I spent 2021 running monthly challenges in support of The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants. In this...
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Slow down, sleep more, eat more – a runner’s December challenge

by | December 31, 2021 | blog and race reports | 0 Comments

I am running monthly challenges in 2021 to fundraise for the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) donate to my justgiving page Not being able to run is probably a runner's biggest challenge. This December brought me one of those challenges...
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Endurance Life Gower Marathon:Pain and laughter at the back

by | November 26, 2021 | blog and race reports | 0 Comments

I am running monthly challenges in 2021 to fundraise for the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) Donate to my justgiving page In November 2020, I ran a self-directed marathon on Gower with three friends. That's what lockdown rules...
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Underestimate Park Run at your peril!

by | November 8, 2021 | blog and race reports | 0 Comments

I chose Park Run as my October running challenge for JCWI, thinking it would be easy after my Ultra marathon indulgence of September. The lesson I learnt: underestimate Park Run at your peril! I am running monthly challenges in 2021 to fundraise for...
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Dragon’s Back Race: the aftermath of an Ultra Marathon indulgence

by | October 23, 2021 | blog and race reports | 0 Comments

Today, exactly six weeks ago, was the first day after completing four days of the Montane Dragon's Back Race 2021. That's how far I got this time. Since then, I have been living in the aftermath of this Ultramarathon indulgence. I did not complete the whole race......
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Dragon’s Back Race 2021: An epic journey to beyond your limits

by | September 16, 2021 | blog and race reports | 0 Comments

Montane Dragon's Back Race: what, where, how, who? Read what the Dragon's Back Race is all about on the event website. Here I tell my story. Dragon's Back Race Day 0: Cardiff to Conwy It is Sunday 5 September 2021 and the last day before the start of Montane Dragon's...
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Two Dragon’s Back Races, the second ends in victory!

My baby dragon called 'Heatwave' The victory Let me clarify to avoid misunderstanding or confusion. I DID NOT WIN THE RACE. That amazing achievement belongs to Robyn Cassidy, who is one amazing and incredible runner. So what was my victory? I could write a book to...

read more

Dragon’s Back Race 2023: Facing the challenge again!

How did I get here? It's 5am on Monday 4 September, almost time for Dragon's Back Race 2023. I am waiting for Barney to give me a ride from Llandudno to Conwy Castle. Barney is Peter O'Kane's cousin. I am very grateful to the O'Kanes for getting me to the start. All...

read more

Racing along the Wainwright Path on the Northern Traverse

Long distance footpaths There are a number of long distance footpaths in the United Kingdom. It is a great country for hikers to explore. There might not be much wilderness or wildlife left, but there are plenty of wide open spaces and expansive vistas to enjoy. The...

read more

A year of running challenges for JCWI

I spent 2020 in a battle with the UK Home Office to get my husband across the border. Running helped me to fight the darkness and despair of this journey. I spent 2021 running monthly challenges in support of The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants. In this...

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