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Thoughts on 26.2

Thoughts on 26.2

Sep 25, 2014 | Running

I’ve run this distance before, I know how awesome it can be and I know how much it can hurt. I’ve crossed the finish line feeling pure ecstasy and I’ve thrown myself over it crying uncontrollably. What the race will bring on Sunday, I don’t know but I hope that I...
Berlin Sub 4 Marathon Training Plan: Week 1

Berlin Sub 4 Marathon Training Plan: Week 1

Jun 17, 2014 | Running

After my disappointment at the Paris Marathon, I’m taking a slightly different approach to training for the Berlin Marathon in September. Firstly, I am not following an online training plan, and have instead got a friend sending me weekly workout plans (I...
Marathon Memorabilia

Marathon Memorabilia

Apr 16, 2014 | Uncategorized

For many, the medal awarded at the end of a marathon is enough. They’ll either hang it somewhere with pride, or tuck it away for safekeeping, to be remembered at a future date (or not). For many others, however, collecting additional marathon memorabilia is almost as...
Marathon Makeup

Marathon Makeup

Nov 2, 2013 | Lifestyle

When I run in the morning, I literally tie my hair up, put on my outfit and leave the house. No make-up, no thought to how I look (I’ve even left the house with toothpaste around my mouth, classy.) However, when it comes to a race, or meeting up with others to...

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 10K

May 30, 2013 | Active Travel, Race Recaps, Race-cations

Two race recaps in a week, lucky you! When my cousin asked me a couple of months ago if I would run her first 10K with her in Edinburgh I jumped at the chance. I love any excuse to run with friends and family, and if there’s a medal at the end of it, well all...