I love running and keep it interesting by looking for ways to run for fun. Running doesn’t always have to be about speed and distance. It can be a great way to explore and play. Here are a few of the ways I put a twist on the standard run to turn it into a…
Using the outdoors to help with grief
Grief comes in many different forms. We usually associate grief with the death of a person or animal we loved deeply. But it can also be triggered by other events, such as the end of a relationship or the loss of a job. Grief plays out differently in everyone and there is no way around…
White Water Raft Racing In Romania
‘One minute to go’ the starter announces. Breathe. Just breathe. ‘Thirty seconds’. I stare down the churning river. Focus. ’10 seconds’. Our paddles raise and poise. They must not touch the water until…’Go!’ Adrenaline surges, hearts pump, muscles strain. Six people, one raft – we swore we came here just for fun but now the…
Four Inns Ultra Run: Review and Reflection
Setting off on a 40 mile run believing you will fail is not a great start. But after a hectic weekend of raft racing and hospital visits in Romania the week before, that’s exactly how I set off on the Four Inns Ultra. The Four Inns Ultra The Four Inns is officially a walk, organised…
Merthyr Tydfil: 10 Steps to an Adventurous Weekend
I first visited Merthyr Tydfil in January 2018, when Brew Dog and I did a fabulous walking route from the town. So, when I was invited back to experience more of what the town had to offer I jumped at the chance. What followed was a weekend packed with adventure, laughter and fun. Whether you’re a…
2019: 5 Years On – Moving forward, glancing back
How is it February already? It seems only yesterday I was going to sit down and blog about my plans for 2019. And now, suddenly, we are one month in. All week I have been thinking about this blog piece. What to write…how to put the two things I wanted to write about together. So here…
#RunningHomeForChristmas an update
It’s been a while since I posted about the #RunningHomeForChristmas Challenge. With only a week to go until the challenge starts I wanted to give you all an update on my plans. #RunningHomeForChristmas The #RunningHomeForChristmas Challenge is a personal challenge which I have opened up to anyone who wants to join in. Designed to encourage…
Let me tell you what I am…being self positive
It’s 6.45 am, on a cold autumn morning in Aviemore, Scotland. Snow is on the ground outside and most people at Glenmore Lodge, where I’m staying for the weekend, are still tucked up in bed. I am waiting in the lobby for two women, who I had only met the day before, to hike a…
Running Home for Christmas – Join Me On My Next Challenge
Every morning I go for a run around the fields with Brew Dog. It’s a chance to watch stunning sunrises and take 30-40 minutes of wonderful headspace, setting me up for the new day. One morning this week Christmas popped into my mind. Warm, happy memories flooded through me, quickly followed by the dread of…
Fear Is Not Your Friend. Running Around Malta – Part 2
For my end of summer holiday I chose to run around the coastline of Malta alone. In Part 2 of my run around the island I deal with fear of dangers both imagined and real. Enjoying stunning scenery and discovering the ups and downs of solo adventures. For Running Around Malta Part 1 click here. Day…