From Struggles to Triumphs: Conquering the PIGUM (baby) Ultramarathon in Wales

So, picture this: I’m sitting at my computer, minding my own business, when suddenly an email arrives that takes me … More

Beachy Head Marathon 2018

A Beachy Head virgin This was my first time doing Beachy Head marathon. It has always clashed in previous years … More

Cookiethon (50km)- beating the Cookie Monster :-) Race report

“How long will it take me to finish the rest of this race?” That is what was going around my … More

Hello 2017 – plans for the year

I love the start of a new year. It is almost as if all achievements become banked, and all disappointments … More

A little bit of Death, Famine, War and Conquest: Apocalypse 50

Key Facts: Distance – 50 ish miles Finishing time – 13:59:52 Finishing place – 43 of 102 on the Apocalypse … More

t-22: Muddy yesterday and three weeks til run the coast

I seem to be plagued with niggling problems lately. Dodgy ankles, flu, and the latest one (a wounded tongue!) which … More

T-45: Valentines Day Challenge and His ‘n’ her medals

On Sunday, as it was Valentines Day, and Notarunnergirl (my wife) has recently got into running, AND because we had … More

Dusk til Dawn 2015 – 50+ mile Ultra in the Peak District at night :-) Race report

I entered Dusk til Dawn Ultra for the third time. I completed it in 2014 and DNFd in 2013 (I … More