Previously, I have written about the types of music I listen to and how those tracks relate to running pace. I find the lyrics are just as motivational as the backing music a lot of the time. It’s great when you’ve got a kilometer to go a... read more

A few weeks ago I ran the Manchester Marathon. They say that you learn something new every day…..   Expect perfect preparation, be perfectly disappointed You are going to be lucky to get through 4 1/2 months training without a hiccup, ... read more

You know what’s it’s like, running day in and day out and you hit a bit of a rut, so I needed a little change to my routine, I decided to do two things to get me back on track… First, a change to my route, I've been running to... read more

Amazing, look at it…? How come I have not had the time to look at this before, it is so beautiful. Just look at that shade of blue. You don't realise how vast it is until you study it, an expanse of nothingness that is never ending. How fa... read more

We’re delighted to announce the first winners of The Great Bugathon Giveaway! 25 lucky Bugs have won one of our very own bugdanas! Whether you use this incredibly versatile bit of kit as a hairband, headband, wristband, mask, or a neckerchi... read more

I’ve been running regularly for 26 months now, but I still feel like a newbie in many respects.  I’ve not competed in many races, I’ve signed up for, but never run a ParkRun and I don’t run in a club.  What I have be... read more

Between July 14th and 21st 2013 I will be taking part in the Ultra6 Challenge. Taking place over 7 days a select band of intrepid (and clearly disturbed) gentlefolk will attempt to break the world record for journeying from Land’s End to John O... read more

Weekly total 60km Total completed 1088km Total remaining 1912km Total raised £1650 The week started really nicely with an 8km morning run in the sunshine, the perfect way to follow such a great bank holiday weekend. I backed this up with 2 ... read more

 The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives. — William James  I raced yesterday, for the first time in abo... read more

When I told my husband that I was going to be doing the GUCR this year he asked "why, you have already done it twice"? I told him that I was going to be doing the Double, he just sighed and said "no surprise there then" For those... read more