Ok, so a bit of a strange title and probably a bit ‘look at me, i’m a cool kid’ BUT for the first time EVER I have a baby bicep starting to pop through and that has all been thanks to Ironman 70.3 training 💪🏽 But first a confession…I have been writing this blog since January, so … More Ironman Training…Chronicles of the Baby Bicep
A few mince pies, several ounces of duck, litres of double cream and a few Terry’s chocolate oranges…yep you’ve guessed it, another festive season has passed by. Great Winter Run in Edinburgh was my first foray into running back in to 2015, who thought 3 years later I would still be running – for those … More Great Stirling Castle Run 2019
Sometimes the question is asked, are you a runner with a drinking problem or a drinker with a running problem…if you are looking for a cure then Dramathon is definitely your race. Where else can you combine running and whisky (not both at the same time)? Dramathon is a Marathon of a different kind, they … More Dramathon 2018
3 years ago I signed up for my first 5k, the Great Winter Run, it was a challenge, it was boredom, it was a one off…or was it. That one off become an addiction, I’ve run every distance from 5K to 10k to Half Marathon to Marathon, I’ve travelled (and burned my plastic) to Limassol, … More The Road to Ironman 70.3 🇸🇪…Gone training
Sooooooo, not too sure what I can say about Chicago Marathon. From start to finish it was amazing, the crowds were out in force, the atmosphere was incredible and it felt like a celebration of the world landing on Chicago’s doorstep. I made no secret of the fact that I was aiming for sub 3:30, … More Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2018
Ok, I make no apologies for this post being long, probably a bit of a ramble and definitely nonsensical in parts. I would grab yourself a beverage of sorts, maybe a snack, pull up a sleeping bag and settle in for rambles of my Ragnar adventure along the White Cliffs. I promise I won’t complain … More Ragnar Relay 2018 – No Sleep till Brighton
Auchterarder Half Marathon was a new event for 2017 and it didn’t disappoint, starting in the amazing grounds of Gleneagles Golf Course and heading up towards Strathallan Estate, a bottle of beer in the goody bag and a fantastic event village atmosphere post race. It’s absolutely no surprise the organisers opted to extend the event … More Auchterarder 10k 2018
Yayyyyyyyyyy, after a busy summer of touch rugby, I’m back running and with one of my biggest events of the year although this isn’t my ‘A Race’ (more on that later). I’ve not made any secret of the fact that Great North Run is one of my favourite half marathons. After 3 consecutive years, I … More Great North Run – On the 2:40 Funbus
I’ve previously complained about races with laps or out and backs so not too sure what possessed me to enter Ratrace Runstock which is a 5k, 8hr lap race in the Kettering countryside. Well I actually do, it was part of my planned* training for Devil of the Highlands in August. *I use the word … More Ratrace #Runstock
In the build up to race day I can usually be found on social media telling the world about my upcoming race however this was different. I managed to get a late transfer place for EMF via twitter (all legit I promise) – the lady that had the number was pregnant and couldn’t run the … More Edinburgh Marathon – #SecretMarathon
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