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
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The best laid plans…..
I was rocking my training plan quite nicely until the end of June, when my boss rings me on Friday afternoon (28th June) and asks *tells* me my assistance is required in Edinburgh, as my company is due to re-open their hotel as a newly branded Crowne Plaza hotel, and they need the big guns in, aka … Continue reading The best laid plans…..
Fell running on the Trans Pennine Trail
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
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
I am an Ultra Runner! And so is Dion!
After a false start on 19th January when I was supposed to be running the Endurance Life http://www.endurancelife.com Coastal Trail Series Anglesey Ultra, but this got cancelled due to the snow, I finally made it to the start line of my first Ultra with hubby in tow. 34 miles around the North York Moors. Of … Continue reading I am an Ultra Runner! And so is Dion!
Boston Qualifying Time!
Dubbed as the flattest marathon in the UK, and being in my home city, I entered this marathon with the dream of qualifying for Boston. For my age group this means a sub 3:35, or possibly 3:40 as I go up to the 35-39 age group for next years Boston. Given the recent disturbing events … Continue reading Boston Qualifying Time!
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!
Running Dutchie 