I wanted more out of this week than 'just' running, and I made this happen. Monday was my easy day, a bit of a cycle commute to and from work, but with a twist....I went to the pool and swam a kilometre before getting a relieving sports massage for 40 minutes that I'd managed to … Continue reading Fell running on the Trans Pennine Trail
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36 miles in 24 hours & I become ‘Bug of the Month’
The plans were set, so even without ideal preparations (a weekend of bad food, booze & late nights), the plan was executed; mostly.The hubster and I parked up at New Mills and joined the Macclesfield Canal and ran 26 miles to Kidsgrove on Monday. It was a good run, the sun was out, it was … Continue reading 36 miles in 24 hours & I become ‘Bug of the Month’
From the hills of the C2C to the hills of Wincle!
My running mileage had to drop back a gear the last 2 weeks as I was so busy with doing the C2C, and of course still having to work full-time as well, so I was quite suprised to tally up to find that I still managed to get in 34 & 37 miles respectively each … Continue reading From the hills of the C2C to the hills of Wincle!
From the hills of Shropshire to the Peaks
Started off the week with a lovely 9 mile hike from Carding Mill Valley up over part of the Long Mynd with a dear friend (& fellow blogger smirnieoutdoors.blogspot.co.uk). Considering the weather throughout the UK we were treated to a dry day with patches of sunshine! It was lovely to natter away and soak up the … Continue reading From the hills of Shropshire to the Peaks
Recovery week but the training plan begins
No rest for the wicked really! On Monday we did it, we booked our flights to Jo'Burg and paid our deposit for the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon (KAEM). So no turning back now. After doing that, thought I better watch some more YouTube videos about it to get a better feel.......Oh. My. Lord. What have … Continue reading Recovery week but the training plan begins
Week of Wins!
I never win anything.....until now! I started off my week with a call from Rosso Restaurant in Manchester, I had one dinner for two with a bottle of wine after putting my business card in the draw over a Christmas Networking event held there. How exciting! I immediately got hubster and I booked in for … Continue reading Week of Wins!
3000 calories smashed #BOOM! – Day 6 Janathon
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant day out! I know I was going to run every day, but I think a 55mile cycle takes care of that! Headed out with hubby and pal, Harry (our personal cycle guide😜) left Didsbury, out through Alderley Edge to the Cat & Fiddle. Lovely stop at the tea rooms for a delish … Continue reading 3000 calories smashed #BOOM! – Day 6 Janathon
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