Running Scotland
Little did I know that when I signed up to run the Cape Wrath Ultra that it would lead to many more adventures and personal challenges. I met some wonderful […]
Tag Archives: exercise
Day 2/3 WHW
I wake in an empty hostel, no one it seems came in last night and I didn’t see the ranger again. I made coffee and went up to my room. […]
The darker side of being a runner
If you’re a runner or someone who competes for fun or even for glory you will have at some point witnessed the highs of your chosen sport. In running this […]
Confidence broken
And just as the world was looking up and I wrote a blog about confidence I only go and get injurated*. 😦 *new word I slipped on a paving stone […]
Mobility & Nutrition
I suck at both of these. Like, really, I’m shit. I may be able to run over hills and long distances but I am not flexible. My lack of flexibility […]
The dark wood reflection
The clouds hang low over the city, illuminated by the lights creating a monochrome view. The vast darkness spreads out where nature is king and wild things roam, making noises […]
Post Race Binge
Does anyone else do this? Fall off the waggon after completing the year’s main event for them? I’m 3 weeks in post SwimRun and I’ve been lazy. I’ve almost stopped […]
Breca SwimRun Buttermere 2016
Make no mistake, this race was brutal. It was only yesterday at the time of writing this post and I want to write it while the pain is still raw. […]
Tiree Ultra 2015
All signs said don’t do it. Feet hurt. Injured in training. Training didn’t go to plan. But I was committed. Already a DNS at the Glenogle ultra in 2013 I […]
Foxtrail Winter Running Series: Race 2 – Harvest Moon
The name of this race series is about right for today’s race. A cool 1.5C, a light dusting of snow, ice covering puddles and mud patches, and a brisk 25mph […]
