Ultra Runner – Climber – Hiker – Mountain Lover – Cystic Fibrosis
In the pouring rain I roared. My chest felt hollow and full of noise. A giant endless crevasse cracking through my body. I cried in vain as the raindrops melded with my tears. The mountains were testing me, ripping me apart at the seams and putting me back together in her image. I had been [...]
Good morning Ferals - and happy Saturday to you! This is a little write up on my 3rd day on the West Highland Way and the 4th instalment in my little WHW series. It's coming about 4 MONTHS after I actually ran the WHW - who's surprised? Not me. Unfortunately, life, as it always does, [...]
Hello Ferals! If you follow me on the ol' Instagram you'll know that a couple of weeks ago I ran almost 100 miles in 4 days across the Scottish Highlands on the West Highland Way. To tell you I had an adventure wouldn't even begin to cover my time in Scotland. Four days was absolutely [...]
Hello Ferals! It's been a while since I've posted a recipe - honestly, months of running and generally being outside enjoying the sunshine hasn't given me the motivation to be creative in the kitchen. That was until I discovered Good Carma's Spread Sensation - a cashew-based cheddar alternative that had me feeling all the feels. [...]
Good morning Ferals! Finally time for another Gear Review! This time, I've had the pleasure of using and abusing the Iridium Hybrid for the ENTIRE winter season so I can bring you a full report on what I loved and what I wasn't the biggest fan of. So first of all, what is it? The [...]
Hello Ferals! Today's blog is all about how and what to pack for a day of running in the mountains. This is the standard kit that I would pack into my Montane VIA Claw 14 if I was heading out for a full day. I do have a much smaller running pack that just squeezes in a bit [...]
We pulled into our campsite somewhere after 10 pm, battered from a long drive. The sun had set out the driver's side window hours ago leaving us to navigate the long single track roads to East Soar in the dark. The weather for the last week had been... less than favourable. Not what we wanted [...]
Control your legs Let them fly Not too much Don't land on your heels Look after your knees Skip Skip Breathe *zzz, zzz* "Mumma?" Oh yes - our Sunday Evening phone call. It had become somewhat of a routine. Nothing long, just a check in on how our week had been and how we were [...]
Wow - Hi guys! It has been a long old while since I wrote about my Ultra Training - fear not, I have not given up. I have actually managed to stick to the training plan incredibly well for the first time EVER! I have just not had the motivation to write about my training [...]
Hello Ferals! The weather is finally starting to turn and we are now getting some frosty mornings! I thought now would be a good time to review my beloved Phoenix Jacket. I've actually owned this jacket for about 4 months already and I was originally going to put out a review for you at the [...]
