Ultra 12 and Endure Hardcore »
Over the weekend of 18/19 July, we're taking part in the Ultra 12 in Pangbourne, near Reading. A team of Mind charity supporters will be running in the team event, whilst one particularly exuberant supporter will be taking part in the … Continue reading
A bitter pill to swallow. Sub 3 escapes me again »
It’s hard to admit that you’re not as strong or able as you thought you were. That you haven’t managed to achieve your ultimate goal, having invested so much time, effort and heart, is really and truly gutting. On Sunday … Continue reading
A letter to myself – days from the marathon »
Dear me,
You’re reading this after an exhausting 14 weeks of training. You have a marathon to run on Sunday and as always, you’re full of self-doubt, worrying about things you can’t control – like the weather, and you think … Continue reading
Rationalise your demons, embrace your self-doubt »
I’m sat here on a Friday night and the wife’s gone out, the boy’s is in bed and the dogs are both farting/snoring in equal measure. It’s two days to the Brighton Half Marathon – my fifth (I think) Brighton … Continue reading
Daisy’s Half Marathon Training – It’s Race Week! »
Almost there…
It’s end of week 13 and I feel like I’ve blinked and it’s nearly over. The half marathon is THIS Sunday. Am I ready? NO!! Of course I’m not. I’m absolutely terrified.
My training journey feels long and … Continue reading