I knew it had to come one day, a race that didn't got to plan that is. I've read enough runners blogs and tweets to know that we all suffer them, but it doesn't make it any easier to take. My race fail was really through no fault of my own, but by Mother Nature. … Continue reading Unfinished Business
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From Fan Dancing on Pen Y Fan to running in all colours of the rainbow
It was a tough week to get the miles in, some long days at work meant for a real push to get out at all. So I was pleased to have a tough event scheduled for Saturday to push my limits. Hubby and I had entered The Fan Dance, run by Avalanche Events, a 25km … Continue reading From Fan Dancing on Pen Y Fan to running in all colours of the rainbow
Longest Day Run
I'd signed up for the Longest Day Run months ago without really thinking about it, and after roping in a pal, Jen, to join me, we decided to go for about 40-50 miles. She'd never run more than a marathon, and me not further than 34 miles, so it was going to be a test … Continue reading Longest Day Run
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’
Running Dutchie 