Last Sunday, I made it to the start line of the Comrades Marathon – the world’s oldest and largest ultramarathon – for the first time. Unfortunately, as fate would have it, I did not make it as far as the finish line, and was not able to hang that longed-for medal around my neck. After … More Lessons from the Comrades Marathon
I suppose I should begin writing about the marathon by shouting ‘I DID IT!’ It still seems surreal. I did it, and I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I finished in a slow but steady 4 hours 40 minutes and 26 seconds, comfortably within my 4 ½ to 5 hour prediction. I expected a lesson in … More The Amsterdam Marathon
I often play games in my mind; I hope we all do occasionally. When I was a child, the game I remember most clearly was a very simple one in which I imagined someone being able to ‘see’ through my eyes, and hear through my ears, for a specific period of time. I suppose, although … More Playing my way to the finish line
With eight days to go to my first attempt at running a marathon, it is fair to say that I am panicked by the concept, in a calm let-me-not-think-about-it-too-much-or-I’ll-freak-out kind of way. I have never run over 25km, as my 30km and 35km planned training runs were never able to happen, so my body simply … More Marathon Madness
My mother walked and jogged with me, through blustery showers, to the start of the Edinburgh Half Marathon on Sunday 22nd May 2011. It was an 8am start, so we headed off fairly early to ensure we had plenty of time to cover the few kilometres, leave my bag at the drop-off point, and get … More Selfless mothering and selfish running
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