And to really enjoy the act of slowing down, rather than seeing it as another “project” to measure! Today marks two weeks until the New York Marathon! This weekend, I also completed my longest training run - 18 miles - and now it's time to taper ahead of race day. But as I write this, … Continue reading Time to Taper: Learning to Enjoy Slowing Down
It’s a little over a week since I completed the Verbier St Bernard Marathon Trail in the beautiful Swiss Alps - ascending and descending 3,500 metres - in just under 13 hours. I’ve had plenty of time now to reflect on the experience - the ups and downs, and the highs and lows - physically, … Continue reading Mind over Mountain
Today, the 7th of April, is exactly three months until my next big running challenge and my toughest marathon to date. The new Trail Verbier St Bernard marathon race takes place on Saturday 7th July between Liddes and Verbier, high in the Swiss Alps. With four ascents (the largest two of which are at the beginning … Continue reading One More Mountain To Climb
