‘If we can just get to the start point in Estonia I know everything will be fine.’ My own words rang back at me as we sat in Luton Airport staring at the word ‘Delayed’ beside our flight number. We’d made it through the first part of the journey, a National Express coach ride from…
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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…
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…
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…
I’m off for a run – around Malta!
A few weeks ago I had a nice weekend. To be honest I can’t remember the last time I didn’t have a nice weekend. And that was the problem. Nice weekends just aren’t enough for me. I needed something to look forward to. A little holiday. So I booked flights to Malta. Blue seas and…
Run Iceland 2018 – The Diary, Part 2
In June 2018 I headed to Iceland with the hope of running across the country. Alongside three other people I was to fly to the east of the country and run around 500 miles to the west. Ultimately, due to a teammate falling ill, our trip was not completed. In the six days we were…
Run Iceland 2018 – The Diary, Part 1
In June 2018 I headed to Iceland with the hope of running across the country. Alongside three other people I was to fly to the east of the country and run around 500 miles to the west. Ultimately, due to a teammate falling ill, our trip was not completed. In the six days we were…
Run Iceland 2018: Live Tracking Map
Deep breaths, it’s time to go! In a couple of days we fly out to Iceland to set out on a run across the country from east to west. Is it worrying I still have to say ‘never eat shredded wheat’ in my head to ensure I get our direction of travel right?! If you…