running

The day I ran 26.2 miles :)

7 May 2012

Today I ran the Belfast Marathon!!!! It took me 5 and a half hours and the last six miles were the most mentally challenging thing I have ever done, however the feeling of achievement and exhilaration when I crossed that finish line was one of the most emotionally satisfying moments of my life. I DID [...]

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KAPOW!

5 April 2012

I’m kinda struggling to put into words how I feel about my new trainers. They are disgustingly groovy and frankly bordering on distasteful. In other words… I LOVE THEM! Shiny, limey, turquatic wonders….. I’ve been wearing (a different pair of) Mizuno Inspire trainers for a few months now and have to say that FOR ME [...]

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Saturday Style

11 October 2009

After a week thats consisted of cleaning up TOO MUCH boke & lots of broken sleep, I was literally chomping at the bit to get out. So my drinking buddy friend Karen and I headed into Belfast last night, hitting The Spaniard and White’s Tavern. It was such a mild October night (or perhaps that [...]

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Laced Up

2 September 2009

I’m scarily paranoid about developing shin splints or any of the other numerous injuries that seem akin to running. Therefore I’ve opted for the prevention is better than cure train of thought. This led me to Sports Direct today where I was kitted out with an “actual” pair of “running shoes” as opposed to the [...]

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September Stone

1 September 2009

It’s a new month, what better time to start a new healthy diet and exercise plan? Since I left Weightwatchers at the start of the summer I’ve gained almost half a stone. Not ideal. That said I’m not completely gutted about it, I had a fabulous summer and food featured highly. It’s not like I’m [...]

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