For the first time since starting my ultra training I'm on the struggle bus. Even when I've been aware of my niggles on a run previously I've not felt like it's been that much of a mental battle to keep going. This weekend it's definitely been hard to keep puttingone foot in front of the… Continue reading On the struggle bus
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From the mountains to the sea – a weekend of exploring Cardiff
What a weekend of running! Saturday started with an 18 mile run up the Garth and today was ten miles down to the sea and Cardiff Bay. The top of the Garth Roald Dahl's Crocodile in Cardiff Bay Yesterday's run was my furthest run so far on my ultra training plan. It was a new… Continue reading From the mountains to the sea – a weekend of exploring Cardiff
Celebrating the joy of running in Spring
This weekend has been perfect for running - sunny but slightly cool still. It's my favourite time of the year to run. It's warm but not stifling and there's a slight cool breeze in the air. This week was a cut back week so my weekend runs were only meant to be ten miles and… Continue reading Celebrating the joy of running in Spring
Easy runs, a long run and strength training
I've been really rubbish in blogging about my last few sessions. I've now moved into week eight of my ultra training plan which just seems bonkers. Last Sunday I ran with my friend Cat for my ten miler. It was lovely to see each other as it's been a long time due to lock down.… Continue reading Easy runs, a long run and strength training
The Running Mumma 