blog and race reports
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......
