Published in runnerbird·Sep 15, 2018Race review: Tiree Ultramarathon“Let’s go to the beach, beach, let’s go get away…” Over a year ago, a text from running buddy Lisa asked if I fancied running a 35 mile ultra on a Hebridean island. After a 15-second google, I replied with a sure, why not. …Running9 min readRunning9 min read
Published in runnerbird·Jun 21, 2018Too hot for this sh*tToo hot for this sh*t The ups and downs of Summer running… My running friends seem to fit into two camps at the moment: those who love to run in the sun, and those who flippin’ hate it. I’ve always put myself in the latter…Summer and me do not go…Running5 min readRunning5 min read
Published in runnerbird·May 27, 2018Calm down, calm downCalm down, calm down The Liverpool Half Marathon and making peace with my pace When I last wrote, I was a bit grumpy (FINE, I was a miserable cow). So much so that people IRL were asking if I was ok. …Running7 min readRunning7 min read
Published in runnerbird·May 13, 2018Changing focus.Changing focus. Runnerbird Update: I am tired and uncomfortable. It’s been five weeks since my mega 40 mile marathon, the Coventry Way. I promised a part two to my race report, but the words haven’t come and I hate to force my writing. I took a week off running and…Running4 min readRunning4 min read
Published in runnerbird·Apr 14, 2018“It was like a 40 mile Tough Mudder…”“It was like a 40 mile Tough Mudder…” Race Review: A Coventry Way If you CBA reading this whole tale then the short version is: Yes, I finished. 40 miles of mud and swearing, to be rewarded with a cloth patch and a potato. 2018 was going to be the…Running9 min readRunning9 min read
Published in runnerbird·Mar 18, 2018The importance of a mantra. Or a really good song. Or giving up and drinking tea.The importance of a mantra. Or a really good song. Or giving up and drinking tea. Tips to get you through those long runs I found myself saying to somebody this week, a new runner with pre Parkrun nerves, that your legs will never let you down. I am so…Running4 min readRunning4 min read
Published in runnerbird·Mar 3, 2018The truth about the menopause in your 30’sThe truth about the menopause in your 30’s It’s not sexy, but it’s the truth. This is the article I wish existed when I went into a surgical menopause 8 months ago, after my hysterectomy. Recap — my surgery was due to a high risk of ovarian cancer. It wasn’t…Health7 min readHealth7 min read
Published in runnerbird·Feb 27, 2018“I laughed til I wee’d”“I laughed til I wee’d” Race Review: The Winter Railway Ultra An Ultra! I ran an Ultra! Honestly, I feel iffy about calling it an Ultra…it was spot on 28 miles, technically Ultramarathon distance. …Running4 min readRunning4 min read
Published in runnerbird·Feb 27, 2018“Enjoy the planet through your trainers.”“Enjoy the planet through your trainers.” Guest post: Running on the Move by Lisa Jay I was quite honoured when Lou asked me to do a guest blog post, not because I’m an amazing athlete wining trophies every week (only occasionally on Strava!) …Running4 min readRunning4 min read
Published in runnerbird·Feb 3, 2018The importance of talking shitThe importance of talking shit Race review: Big Bear Challenge Spoiler: I ran my second marathon yesterday. On a Thursday. Rewind: by some miracle of diaries aligning and a refusal to let Christmas stodge podge takeover, and despite a full agenda of work, parties and piss ups, Lisa and I…Running5 min readRunning5 min read
