I feel numb. Ever since 3am Sunday morning, when I crossed the finish line of the 100km Race to the Stones, I have been trying to process what I have achieved. Part of me thinks 19 hours is a terrible time so I feel foolish for having put myself through this challenge in the first … Continue reading Testing my limits – Race to the Stones 100km
Round Sheffield Run
I had been looking forward to the race ALL year. I had been eyeing it up for a couple of years and liked the concept of a timed stage race, but I had never got around to entering it. In fact, this year I had already entered a local 10 miler on the same day, … Continue reading Round Sheffield Run
Some truths about becoming an ultra runner
I haven't talked at all on my blog about training for an ultra. I have just completed my first ever ultra marathon, and although I never doubted for a moment I could do it, it hasn't really been the focus of my training this year (Manchester marathon was instead) so this became a bit of … Continue reading Some truths about becoming an ultra runner
Gorilla Hunting – Oswestry Half Marathon Race Review
I was excited about the Oswestry Half, because it's always nice to be able to run an inaugural event. It was also the half marathon I was working towards with Celia, who I had been coaching towards her first ever half marathon, after we ran her first 10k event in September. This race wasn't about … Continue reading Gorilla Hunting – Oswestry Half Marathon Race Review
Things I think about when I run a marathon
In the starting pen: There's the 3:58 pacer. I'll stand by him and hope I can stick like glue to him for the race. (Looking around) I wonder which of us will hit 3:58 and which of us will blow up. I really hope I can do it because I don't want to have to … Continue reading Things I think about when I run a marathon
Grindleford Gallop
I remember many years ago, while I was out walking up Ingleborough in the pouring rain one August bank holiday, and I saw two fell runners pass us, in shorts and vest, heading up the hill. "I'd never be able to do that," I recall saying to my husband, as they trotted past us. Yesterday, … Continue reading Grindleford Gallop
The Belvoir Challenge
I had been looking forward to this event for a while, having heard all the hype about the cake. After Hebden 15, I'll be honest, I was expecting it to be a doddle, and almost contemplated signing up for the full 26 mile distance, but ever the cautious one, I decided to be sensible and … Continue reading The Belvoir Challenge
