Any excuse for a little exploring, so with time to spare before getting ready for a wedding in Killarney, Ireland on Saturday I found a trail and ran in search of the Torc waterfall in the National Park. We were…
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I finally have a new running goal and with it comes re-introduction of some speed work to my training. No time like the present so this week I started with the Litvinov Workout. The workout combines squats and sprints, or…
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It’s that time of year where we all have courgettes coming out of our ears. Even if you aren’t growing your own, then you may be getting cast offs from friends, neighbours or colleagues. Amy and I joke when we…
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There’s a new lease of life in Edinburgh this August as the annual Fringe Festival takes over and as well as lots of comedy, theatre, music, cabaret and dance shows there’s also lots of exciting ways to stay active in…
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From Stephanie… I wanted to write you a serious race report, all emotions, toil and details. The last two weeks of triathlons, other life highs and lows, incredible weather and travelling are taking a while to sink in. I’m also…
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Traveling while making plant-based choices can be a little tricky and although I did some research ahead of our visit to Prague I didn’t know what to expect from the vegan options in the city. I was very pleasantly surprised…
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When I moved away from London in December I was worried I wouldn’t see my best girlfriends Sophie and Steph, so instead of giving each other Christmas gifts we bought flights to Prague where Sophie was racing and Steph and…
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Last week I took on a challenge with TREK and enjoyed their NEW Cocoa Raisin Protein Flapjack* to fuel my adventures! Here’s what I got up to and how TREK helped me on my way… Friday I’m currently living my…
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I’m 31 and I’ve never been to a festival! Until now! This was no Glastonbury or T in the Park, this was Love Trails Festival – the perfect combination of trail running and adventure, enjoying the outdoors and exploring new…
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This was one of Steph’s great ideas and even though she won’t be joining us at the festival I couldn’t let this one go, as Steph is one of the best organisers I know and she writes a mean list.…
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This weekend my sister Tess, my solo bridesmaid, organised me the perfect hen (bachelorette) party – no fuss or frills, tacky sashes or strippers, just relaxed fun in the sunshine shared with my favourite people. It started with the only…
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The hashtag is trending but going all-out, cold turkey #PlasticFreeJuly is a difficult challenge for many. There are small conscious changes that we can all make that will make a difference and if we embrace these and be mindful about…
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After a fabulous evening being introduced to Edinburgh’s newest wine company Vegan Tipples, I got a few questions about why all wine isn’t vegan – surely it’s just grapes right? It’s not quite that simple. Many wines are made using…
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Over the weekend we celebrated Nige’s birthday in the Lake District, waking up in our AirBnB on Sunday morning and enjoying cake in the garden. On Friday afternoon I’d baked the chocolat-iest of chocolate cakes (using this recipe from Minimalist…
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Fermented foods are hip and much older than hipsters. Long before we knew what kimchi was and before they started selling kefir for £3.50 in Waitrose my Great Auntie Gertraud would give me sauerkraut. Fermented, sliced cabbage is a stalwart…
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The LAMM. The Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon. It took place a few weekends ago on the beautiful island of Harris in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland and those who attended were told it would be the last. Luckily, it seems the…
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It’s June! In Edinburgh there’s lots to celebrate as it’s festival season starting with the Meadows Festival this weekend and Edinburgh Cycling Festival running between the 7th-24th! Join in, in June. Meadows Festival, 2nd-3rd June Enjoy yoga, have a go…
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The longest race report for the longest race I’ve run, is that fair? For the prequel to this story, have a read of my preparations for this race and then let’s start at the beginning. All you have to do…
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Where to get breakfast, lunch and dinner in Scotland’s capital pre- or post-race if you’re running or cheering at any race during Edinburgh’s Running Festival this weekend! Breakfast On Saturday morning pre-race or for a lazier bank holiday Monday treat,…
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Until Saturday the furthest I’d ever run was 38 miles at the Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra. That was painful enough. Or so I thought. Volunteering at the aid station at Reigate Hill, 31 miles into Centurion Running’s North Downs Way…
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