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Day 269: the week started with the sun beaming through the trees during my run. Starting to get a bit nippy out there though!   Day 270: Matthew is back in train mode and has set up a small track at my mum and dad’s Day 271: I did it! Duolingo has been wonderful and […]

Day 262: a cold misty river run to kick off the weekend. It was quite spooky! Day 263: Anya turned 10! Day 264: a bank holiday that sharply contrasted with the joy of the jubilee a few months ago. The Queen arrived at her final resting place at her home of Windsor, to sleep eternally […]

Earlier this year, my children received the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal and I wanted my own! I signed up for two exercise related medal challenges to celebrate the Queen’s achievement and honour her long reign. Now of course, both medals have just arrived and are a memorial to her life and service which I will […]

It’s so incredible to think this has been my third summer of running, and if anything I’m more excited about it than ever! Whether you are a new runner or an experienced one, there are some things that will improve your performance and enjoyment of running: 1. Comfortable trainers: after three years my trainers are […]

Day 234: in advance of her birthday next month, Anya wanted to refresh her wardrobe and find her own style. Can you spot Chas waiting patiently in the background? Day 235: new achievement for me! In July and August I have run 70 miles (finished a week earlier than planned) and completed a challenge from […]