During my experience as a runner I have learnt a lot of things and sometimes it's all the little things that can make the biggest difference. Whether that's out on a training run or a big race event or adventure challenge. Here's my wee list of the small things that matter to me. Hat - … Continue reading It’s the small things that matter most
Running in the Dark
With the days getting shorter and the nights closing in have you thought about how you are going to continue training through the winter, in the darkness? Some of you might be able to get your training in during the minimal daylight hours over winter but chances are a lot of your running is going to … Continue reading Running in the Dark
Muddy Monkeys
Looking for something that will challenge you but at the same time fun? Involving loads of glorious mud and even more laughter? Then Total Warrior is for you! When Dave Gaffney from Total Warrior first approached me with the idea to join in the action, I was a bit sceptical. Yes I’ve done obstacle type … Continue reading Muddy Monkeys
Healthy Snacking
It's not easy to keep those snacks healthy, and many of us make the mistake of thinking we are eating right when actually we are taking in too much sugar, fat or carbs and then wondering why we are not seeing the positive benefits we should. I'm certainly not qualified in nutrition so all I … Continue reading Healthy Snacking
Running Hard – Going That Little Bit Further
Here's a piece that I wrote for Run ABC for the June/August 2015 publication about getting into ultra running which might interest some of my readers. I hadn’t heard of ultra running as I started my first ever marathon on the streets of my city of birth Amsterdam in 2010. As I was slowly churning … Continue reading Running Hard – Going That Little Bit Further
Running for ice cream (& fish supper)!
The North Berwick Law Race has been an annual event in the sleepy harbour village of North Berwick since 2009 now attracting just shy of 300 runners to run 3 miles from the harbour up to the summit of 'The Law' and back down, taking in 600ft (182m) of ascent. I had actually never been up … Continue reading Running for ice cream (& fish supper)!
Finding my Fun – Fort William Marathon
I was originally supposed to be running last weekend at the Marmot 24 as a pair with girl power buddy Marina Ranger, but the concept of navigating for 24 hours did not sound like fun so we made the fairly last minute decision to pull out and look for something else. Well Marina found that … Continue reading Finding my Fun – Fort William Marathon
Run The Blades
On the drive over from Edinburgh to Glasgow basking in the Scottish summer of lashing rain and high winds I did question the sanity of going to run a 50 km ultra through Whitelee Wind Farm, the largest on shore wind farm in the UK. What made me question this even further was Dion egging me on … Continue reading Run The Blades
Pure Grit
Never under estimate a race, no matter how many times you may have run the distance! I went into the Ultimate Trails 110km (UT110) thinking I knew I could do the distance without too much difficulty after having completed both of the Ultra Trail World Tour series races; Transgrancanaria (125km with 8,500m ascent) and Transvulcania … Continue reading Pure Grit
Animo Transvulcania
Animo (Spanish) for spirit & courage Courage and spirit are most certainly what's needed for this race that is a true test of strength and true grit by all that venture to even the start line. Transvulcania is a 73.3km single stage race set on the volcanic island of La Palma, with 8,525m of climbing, … Continue reading Animo Transvulcania
Running Dutchie 