London marathon 2018

At the expo, registered for tomorrow, brill

And there we go...

And there we go, the relief is in the finish line

Manchester Marathon 2018

Today was the Manchester marathon, and a perfect running day. Overcast, cool, and unusually for Manchester - no rain. It's a decent flat route through south Manchester, and lovely in terms of the fact that it's a local race.
I enjoyed racing, the crowds, and the atmosphere of a big racing event. Am thrilled with my finishing time of just under 3:53: nowhere near a pb, but faster than I had hoped for. Thank you Manchester.

Always inspiring

I am truly in awe of the expeditions and experiences that Sir Ranulph Fiennes has undertaken.... He is my biggest hero in the Endurance world.

Without running ?

I had been thinking, recently, what life would be like without running in it. More specifically what I would be like, without running.

Training and participating literally encompasses huge chunks of time, socialising,and personal goals. And I love it all. Without this obsession, I would be a reasonable Mum (I hope):, a reasonable nurse: and probably a more sociable friend. Certainly the house would be alot tidier.

But, I am certain, without running - my idiosyncratic 'thing'- I would feel a bit less remarkable. All these activities, events, dreams,: it gives a twist, a different conversation, some interesting and exciting focal points for the time ahead. Remarkable indeed.

So, think about it. This begs the question: what do YOU do, that makes you feel that little bit more remarkable ? Everyone has something.

Spring is in the air

Springtime is finally here guys, and the outdoors is calling....enjoy getting out and running free....

Good to be out...

So good to hit the trails after the bad weather and injury. Fresh air, mud, drizzle.. It's all good