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Marathon and Beyond: a way of life

by | November 9, 2024 | blog and race reports | 0 Comments

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...
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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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Running for Love

Will you #HaveAHeart this Valentine's Day? Why a heart-shaped running challenge? February fundraising In February my running challenge #HaveAHeart is both for and with the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI). Read more about my reasons for doing this...

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Trail half marathons January 2021

I committed to run five trail half marathons in January whilst experiencing a runner's high, running on 2 January 2021. Fundraising for JCWI in 2021 January 2020 was the month that my husband's spouse visa was refused. Read our story here. Running these trails was a...

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December 2020 trail half marathon

Trail running at it's best To feel fresh, flexible and strong on a clear, crisp and windless day makes the perfect trail run an enticing possibility. Add to that available time, as well as access to the beautiful landscape of the Gower Peninsula and a trail running...

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November Trail Marathon 2020

An unofficial event I've been ready for a marathon since September. My good friend and running buddy Sally has been too. In fact, I think she is ready for a multi-day event. Our friend Tom is always ready for a marathon, both genetically and from having a physical job...

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Monthly trail running challenges

Monthly trail running challenges for a challenging year Our lives changed dramatically in 2020. There were reports of a new, deadly and contagious disease spreading in China as early as January. Nonetheless, we carried on regardless. It is difficult to rein in a world...

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