All aboard the rollercoaster

All aboard the rollercoaster

Berlin Marathon 2022 There has never been a race so up in the air for me. Will I or won’t I make it to the start line? This is all that has been on my mind since … well since March this year if I am honest. Cutting a long story short, emergency surgery in July 2021...
The madness of the Marathon!

The madness of the Marathon!

How many marathons do you need to run before you are considered to be an experienced marathoner? Is there a magic number or is it about something completely different that you can’t put your finger on? Personally I don’t think you can pin a number on it. I...
Turning a set back into a come back!

Turning a set back into a come back!

Saturday was a really special day for me – It marked almost 7 weeks since my operation and my first trip away with family and friends in a very long time. Looking back at the last few weeks, I am not sure how I made it through whilst remaining sane! My life...
If you run you are a runner

If you run you are a runner

Have a think and ask yourself, how many times have you heard one of these phrases “I’m not a real runner”, “I’m not as fast as them”, “I couldn’t run with them because I’m too slow” It makes me feel really...
When is too much too much?

When is too much too much?

Being forced into taking time out from running has allowed me lots of valuable thinking time. It has made me ask myself the question – when is too much too much and how do you spot the signs of burn out, overload and over training? Does that really happen to...
The sub 3 dream!

The sub 3 dream!

For many people, 2020 was an absolute write off. The pandemic hit, lock down restrictions followed and life was turned upside down. Some people ate their way through it, others drank their body weight in gin. Some people took up exercise for the first time and became...