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
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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
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
Edinburgh Ultra Festival
It will come as no surprise to you that I am involved in organising a great fun filled, adventure packed and informative ultra running day in Edinburgh. I have hooked up with legendary Andy Mouncey and created a full day of excitement for the running community. Whether you are already an accomplished ultra runner, or … Continue reading Edinburgh Ultra Festival
Jog Scotland at Westwoods
I got asked to cover the running group that Brendan and Fiona run at Westwood's health club while Brendan was recovering from an injury. I was to look after the 6pm class, intermediate group of mixed abilities with numbers varying each week but anywhere from 6-14 at a time. Having only recently 'qualified' as a … Continue reading Jog Scotland at Westwoods
Incorporating strength training
Runners run, right? But what about strength training? I have come to realise through my own experiences with strength training and research into how the top runners train that it is an integral part of a runners training plan if they are to succeed. I dabbled in crossfit last year for a few months from … Continue reading Incorporating strength training
Mystique of the Mohican
When our friend, Peter (Princess) Joergensen, suggested we join him on a trip to America to run the Mohican 100 we didn’t really take into account how soon it was after running Marathon Des Sables but wanted to give it a go. And let’s face it, any excuse that results in ending up in New York & … Continue reading Mystique of the Mohican
Combining Two Loves
I love running! I love Edinburgh! Why not combine both and share my love of running? That is exactly what I have done, in two ways. I have thought about doing the first venture or offering running tours for a number of years, and it was something I was really keen to get off the ground … Continue reading Combining Two Loves
Edinburgh Marathon
You’ve got to do your local marathon, and with the start line literally outside my door, there was no excuse really. I’d signed up late last year not really sure of what my plan would be, and with my first 100 mile race planned only 4 weeks after this, it had to be a … Continue reading Edinburgh Marathon
Running Dutchie 