Amsterdam Marathon – Laurel's Reflections

The Amsterdam Marathon

October 19, 2011

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

Playing my way to the finish line

October 14, 2011

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

Marathon Madness

October 7, 2011

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

Selfless mothering and selfish running

July 18, 2011

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

Monday’s Reflections (written 04/07/2011)

July 9, 2011

I have had a very sociable few days, and it has been an important shift back into ‘normal’ life. These were the first few social visits, away from those immediately mourning Tessa, post the accident (‘the accident’ is how I find myself referring to it when I’m trying to not get emotional; at other times it’s simply … More Monday’s Reflections (written 04/07/2011)

Laurel's Reflections

“It is not a person’s depth you must discover, but their ascent. Find their path from depth to ascent.” – Anne Michaels

Tag: Amsterdam Marathon

The Amsterdam Marathon

Playing my way to the finish line

Marathon Madness

Selfless mothering and selfish running

Monday’s Reflections (written 04/07/2011)