The Spartan Race »
In September, we’re going to be taking on The Spartan Race. It’s our first go at obstacle racing and we’re really looking forward to it!
The Spartan brand is now well established and they have a whole range of … 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
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
Firefly Recovery Aid »
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (or DOMS to your average runner/cyclist/triathlete/weightlifter – delete as necessary) can be hell. When we train hard, we expect it – some of us even relish it. ‘Leg day’ is famous for the cowboy walk that … Continue reading