Mar 28, 20153 minHalf EffortsAs usual, races had been booked into the calendar without too much thought on schedule.. so when I realised there were 2 half marathons...
Feb 7, 20153 minPilgrims' Ultra - Racing the Longer OnesSlight confession. Remember that time when I told you ultras were not about numbers and times and minute miles, Well they are not. They...
Jan 24, 20153 minWinter TrainingCold dark nights and an excuse to eat more stodge. After a summer of speedwork and shorter races, it was time to knuckle down and focus...
Nov 24, 20143 minBuilding Up The Confidence Again“You cant run fast and run long, you need to choose one or the other” That’s what I had been told. A couple of years back when the...
Oct 15, 20145 minA Trio of TriathlonsA few months back before the summer came and went, I got offered a place in a sprint triathlon by my dear friend, sports journalist pal...
Sep 26, 20144 minFancy trying an Ultra? You can do it.. Here are my TOP TIPS!Fancy trying an Ultra? You can do it.. Here are my TOP TIPS! It seems everyone’s at it! Running into distances beyond marathon, 30, 50,...
Sep 4, 20144 minRing O' FireAnglesey, Wales . There is a coastal path circumnavigating the island. It is beautiful, sandy, rocky and rugged. It is also 135 miles...
Aug 20, 20143 minRace to the Stones 2014There are many things I enjoy about racing, but in my latest race the best thing about it was running with a friend. I recently ran my...
Jun 20, 20143 minMan Vs. HorseYou may of heard of this race, it is one of those races that sounds a little bit barmy and mythical. People racing acing against horses?...
May 9, 20145 minThames Path 100There is carb loading, and then there is carb loading. Expecting to burn about 10,000 calories during this race I had eaten so much food...
Apr 25, 20144 minBoston Marathon - Run As OneAfter stumbling over the finish line of my first ever half marathon in a world of pain in September 2011, I decided I quite liked...
Apr 18, 20143 minLondon MarathonLondon marathon. It had never really been on the plan for this year. However the charity I ran the Marathon des Sables for offered me and...
Apr 4, 20143 minIron(less) LadyRace season is in full swing! Lots of races up and down the country and not forgetting the Marathons. Something which I frequently get...
Feb 12, 20144 minUltrarunning..why?! Here is why!This blog was going to be about the fantastically organised Pilgrims Challenge ultra. 66 miles of mud and hills being led by the top...
Jan 13, 20143 minPulling My Finger Out2014 was seen off with a mediocre run as part of a well organised Marathon. I returned to Portsmouth Coastal marathon with absolutely no...
Sep 27, 20134 minToad ChallengeI love multi- stage ultra runs. On paper, I must admit, they can sound intimidating. I have done a few now - they are certainly doable...
May 2, 20134 minPost Race ComedownAfter arriving at, er, arrivals in Gatwick to a rapturous reception of family and friends cheering the Mds Class of ’13 home, I hugged my...
Apr 23, 201312 min28th Marathon des SablesWeirdly I was not at all nervous. For my first half marathon and marathon I was incredibly nervous in the lead up. I’ve felt more nervous...
Mar 25, 20133 minCountdown to Marathon des SablesIn two weeks time I will be in the actual Sahara Desert. Actually running. In the the actual Marathon des Sables. I am rather excited,...
Feb 18, 20132 minPilgrims' Ultra - Mud & MilesI realised just how far away I had to run the previous week. I had dropped my car off eight miles shy of the end point.. Intending to run...