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
Couch Endurance – MdS from afar
This time last year it was me out there running Marathon Des Sables (check out my story here) but this year it was up to hubby, Dion Leonard, to go and run the 'Marathon of the Sands' again whilst I sat back and watched, and watched and watched! There wasn't a minute that went by … Continue reading Couch Endurance – MdS from afar
Race Bling
I don’t know about you but I am super proud of my accomplishments and I love wearing my race medal once I have finished a race, but I feel a bit awkward wearing it the next day, and the next! Not to mention now that I have got too many medals to count it might … Continue reading Race Bling
Taking on Transgrancanaria
I’ve always looked at the elevation chart before a race but the numbers don’t normally sink in as let’s face it I’m hardly a mountain runner, so when I was studying the finishing times of Transgrancanaria (TG) and the high amount of DNF’s I did start to wonder what on earth I had signed up … Continue reading Taking on Transgrancanaria
Pondering about Pilgrims
Need a great way to flush out the excesses of the festive season? Then look no further than Extreme Energy’s Pilgrims Challenge. 66 miles over 2 days on the North Downs Way with 2,364 metres ascent is enough to scare off the most stubborn mince pie! The format is to run 33 miles from Farnham … Continue reading Pondering about Pilgrims
My 5 favourite runs in Edinburgh
Whether it’s New Year’s Resolutions, you were inspired by the stunning feats at the Commonwealth Games last year, or even by your neighbour or friend that gets out running in our beautiful city; every day is a great day for running in Edinburgh. I have put together a list of my 5 favourites to share … Continue reading My 5 favourite runs in Edinburgh
Celebrate Valentines Day with a Run!
Celebrate Valentines Day with a difference this year and come and join me in supporting Bethany Christian Trust, by running the 5km Partner Run. As part of my role within Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace, I have teamed up with our chosen charity, Bethany Christian Trust, to hold a 5km fun run at 10am … Continue reading Celebrate Valentines Day with a Run!
It Never Rains in the Kalahari
There is something truly unique about the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon (KAEM)-250km self sufficient race through the desert over 6 stages/7 days that brings you back time and time again. The Kalahari didn't fail to deliver another exceptional week of stunning beauty, stiff racing competition and fabulous camaraderie. After finishing KAEM in 2013 and having learnt … Continue reading It Never Rains in the Kalahari
In My Stride
I was looking forward to running the Clyde Stride (which was on 27th September) as my last long run before heading out to the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon (KAEM) and using it as a bit of a testing ground to see how my training was panning out. Albeit the Clyde Stride is run on a lot … Continue reading In My Stride
Run in the Dark
As a keen runner and lover of my beautiful city of Edinburgh, I couldn’t resist getting involved in The Run in the Dark, taking place world wide on the 12th November in various cities at various times, in the dark (as the name would suggest). As darkness descends around the world, thousands of runners will … Continue reading Run in the Dark
