I am a Marathon Des Sables finisher! I successfully completed the gruelling challenge and after months of meticulous planning, it's now time to understand what worked for me and what didn't. If you are planning to do this event or something similar, I hope this information may be of use to you. Se my original … Continue reading MdS – What worked well & not so well
MdS – Sizzling in the Sahara
The Saharan desert has just chewed me up and spat me straight back out; over and over again in a week of highs and lows in 'The toughest foot race on earth. I completed the 29th epic race finishing in 377th place out of 1029 starters with a total of 917 finishers. For anyone who … Continue reading MdS – Sizzling in the Sahara
Pre Marathon Des Sables – the final preparations
The time is nigh! The 29th edition of Marathon Des Sables will kick off in the Sahara desert on Sunday 6th April, with me and hubby, Dion taking part and aiming to have the race and time of our lives. Joining 1077 other participants, we will be undertaking an epic adventure to ‘run’ 160 odd … Continue reading Pre Marathon Des Sables – the final preparations
When a healthy habit turns into a full blown obsession!
I had never considered I was a 'runner' until I had a few marathons under my belt and came to the realisation that I was slightly hooked on the sport. Gone were the days of entering a race just to 'complete', I now wanted to 'compete'. Being an Australian I have always had an element … Continue reading When a healthy habit turns into a full blown obsession!
Endurance Life – Coastal Trail Series – Northumberland Ultra 35.7 miles
My first DNFAfter training hard the week before with 123 miles ran I was feeling pretty invincible to say the least. Well I was in my head in any case but my legs seem to tell a different story which was to play out later in the week. I had felt OK but knowing I … Continue reading Endurance Life – Coastal Trail Series – Northumberland Ultra 35.7 miles
Big week, big miles, big blog!
With 6 weeks to go until Marathon Des Sables (MdS), there really is only 4 weeks left of solid training; so spurred on by the fact that hubby has a week off work and had set himself a goal to run 20 miles a day for 7 days, I wanted to match it. My challenge … Continue reading Big week, big miles, big blog!
Pilgrims Ultra – 2 day event, 66 miles
Driving down to The North Downs way from Edinburgh for the Pilgrims Ultra looked ominous for the pending race. As soon as we crossed the border into England the rain started, and didn't stop! Torrential rain & hazardous driving conditions made the drive extra long, and looking out to fields of water we could only … Continue reading Pilgrims Ultra – 2 day event, 66 miles
Double Trouble – Back to back long runs
It had been a fairly strong week already, a session of Bikram yoga to start the week and 29 miles already with the Friday (17th Jan) as a rest day, but I was ready for my planned back to back long run. The plan was to get going on Saturday morning about 9am, run to East … Continue reading Double Trouble – Back to back long runs
On track & feeling strong
What a week! 84 miles in total! That is the furthest I have ran since completing the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon in October last year. Considering I am training for Pilgrims Ultra in a couple of weeks in the lead up to Marathon Des Sables in April, I would say that is well on track. … Continue reading On track & feeling strong
Keeping the festive ‘cheer’ at bay
The festive period is a tough time for anyone who is trying to keep fit or watch their waistline that's for sure. Which is why I am so proud of my efforts over the festive period. Not that I need to lose weight necessarily, but what woman isn't pleased when the weight comes off, and … Continue reading Keeping the festive ‘cheer’ at bay
