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Marathon and Beyond: a way of life

Back in 2016 I picked up a book titled '50 Races to run before you die'. One of the races in there was the iconic Comrades marathon in South Afrcia. I remembered that I always wanted to do that. Having recently entered my forties, I was slowly becoming aware of...

Lydiard Principles

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Slow down, sleep more, eat more – a runner’s December challenge

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...

Endurance Life Gower Marathon:Pain and laughter at the back

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...

Underestimate Park Run at your peril!

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...

Dragon’s Back Race: the aftermath of an Ultra Marathon indulgence

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......

Alone on the trails to remember a friend

Shocking news This week I took time to remember a friend as I ran alone on the trails. I heard the news towards the end of March 2015. It was as though time stopped and all sound disappeared from my world. She was gone: found in a hotel room abroad. We were the...

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Some of the things I think about when I run

Why and Because Why do I run? Why do I run on trails? Why do I run long distances? Why do I run for hours on end? Because, because, because, because, just because.... Do I need a reason or a justification? Do I need an overarching goal with aims and objectives? Do I...

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Hiking in Georgia – Kasbegi

A love story We first got to know each other through writing. Phone calls and video calls followed. Then the UK refused a visitor's visa. It was fairly easy to turn our initial disappointment into an opportunity for a wonderfully romantic adventure. We had to find a...

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The Heart of Gower

Valentine's weekend run I spent the first two weeks of February finding heart shaped routes on Gower Peninsula. I also poured my heart and soul into telling others the reason for doing this and inviting them to join the campaign to #HaveAHeart. For Valentine's...

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A tale of hearts, hills and tides

The landscape tells me stories The landscape There is still some wildness here where I live. It's not exactly wilderness, but not every inch of land and sea has been cultivated or farmed or covered in tarmac or built upon. There are still cliffs covered in brambles...

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