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Van living Q&A

October 22, 2018March 21, 2019Leave a comment

Every van dweller is different, we converted our van on a budget so skimped on certain things (no toilet, shower, fridge or built in heater) and we also work full time in London. We get asked the same questions about the practicalities of living in a van. I can tell you the answers are the … Continue reading Van living Q&A

To Build a Home

October 15, 2018October 22, 20183 Comments

Written in the back of a ‘colour away stress’ book is a wish list. Words across a page of black and white waves written in the winter after our first West Highland Way in 2016. Written in a cold, damp and dark rental property in Cambridge, on that list is a van. Max was in … Continue reading To Build a Home

Post race blues

August 31, 2018August 31, 201812 Comments

Reflections post 96mile ultra on recovery and training again. Coming to terms with the long term recovery and affects of our insecure lifestyle on our physical and mental health.

Connecting People and Nature

July 16, 2018July 17, 2018Leave a comment

From our own gardens to the remote highland mountains, from city parks and forest schools to the coasts, and beyond to the islands, Scotland’s nature is that of a national pride and international wonder. The Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) aims to further conserve, facilitate enjoyment and advise on sustainable management of Scotland’s nature and land. … Continue reading Connecting People and Nature

The trouble with unfounded expectations

June 6, 2018June 11, 2018Leave a comment

Now I am less than 3 weeks out from the the West Highland Way Race. The work, however much I managed, is done. I have been thinking about this race for about a year, it has been in my mind daily since then. I started 'pre-training' in mid October, 1 month after the Ring of … Continue reading The trouble with unfounded expectations

What stops women entering ultras?

April 16, 2018February 22, 20198 Comments

A couple months ago Robbie Britton caused a stir on the ultra-running facebook group with his article on Fast Running blog 'Should female runners get double lottery chances in male dominated races?' A lot of people, all of whom were ultra-runners and the majority of which were men, gave their opinion on both, why women were … Continue reading What stops women entering ultras?

Training Plan: 5 months to WHWrace!

February 3, 2018February 4, 20181 Comment

Summary of my training for the West Highland way Race - 96miles on 23-24th June.

Winter Mini-Adventures

January 20, 2018January 22, 20181 Comment

Summary of my mini-advnetures through December and January. Open water swimming, highlands run, interviews, LDWA & parkrun.

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