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Here's to the strong women in my communities - the poets, the playwrights, the runners, bikers and adventurers of all kinds. Here's to knowing that no matter what, I know that we cheer each other on, pick each other up and carry each other along. That we might compete in a race, but not in life. That they'll be there to help dust us off when we fall, and cheer all the louder when we get back up and succeed. And here's to the road ahead. We've got work to do, to make sure that all of us have a place - that those of us with the privilege to speak up make room for our minority, lgbtq+ and differently able sisters. Because the more space we *make*, the more space there *is*. Empowered women empower women. #internationalwomensday #trailsisters #ospreywomen
As the saying goes - "The last horse in the barn had the most fun on the trail". . This is Amy. Amy is a superhero who basically turned my race around some time between checkpoints 1 and 2 when I was running on my own and feeling a bit meh about the whole thing. From there we teamed up and worked together for the next 30ish miles, chatting sometimes or just quietly keeping company. Gently, consistently rolling through the miles - even the 9 mile stretch of muddy, ploughed, poop covered fields ðŸ’ĐðŸĪŠ. Coming into the last miles hurting, but maintaining the same pace, and slowly, gently catching people we hadn't seen for hours. We finished happy, and in good spirits. 41 muddy, slippy miles, 8hrs52 all told. The aim of this race was to force myself to learn how to pace better. All considered, I think I'm rather pleased with that. Learning with every run. #racedaystories #millenniumwayultra #medalmonday
Hello weekend! 👋 Time for some adventures - starting with a trip to see my summer girl Claire and her tiny human to get some catch up time and cuddles before the #millenniumwayultra on Sunday! 😆 All about the balancing act 👌 . ðŸ“ļ @guljara_photography from last weekend's hike round Cannock Chase 🍃
Tonight definitely deserves a throwback. Wonderful evening at the @kendalmountainfestival at the MAC with some of the crew - stunning films, a talk from a running hero, and got to tell @ultra_damo two things: "thank you" and "you're a bad man" for planting the idea in my head that you could actually *run* the South West Coast Path.... Sir, I might have to say it a second time because I'm definitely going to have to go back and do it again 😂 #gluttonforpunishment #badinfluence #herewegoagain
When two creatives collaborate. Pure magic. Utterly thrilled to be collaborating with @elenathomas13 - mind full, fingers itching for a pen. Words wrapping and weaving and disappearing fast as sun flashing off fish scales. There's a poem in here somewhere. Something about rivers meeting. Sparks and sunlight. Something about ripples on still water. I can't wait to see what we come up with. . (ðŸ“ļ- a tiny section of one of Elena's pieces. It makes my brain itch in the best possible way)
From 'Trail Magic' . Been thinking a lot recently about the why of running long distances. In the end, I think for me it comes from the same place as I write. To bring a light to all the corners of the mind and explore further where those paths lead. To find courage by allowing ourselves to fully experience vulnerability and fear. To scrape off the wallpaper of the everyday and forge real, honest connections with those who see what's underneath. To not so much outrun our demons, but shine a light on them and wear their scars proudly. It's not always pretty. But it is real. #poemsfromthetrail

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Here's to the strong women in my communities - the poets, the playwrights, the runners, bikers and adventurers of all kinds. Here's to knowing that no matter what, I know that we cheer each other on, pick each other up and carry each other along. That we might compete in a race, but not in life. That they'll be there to help dust us off when we fall, and cheer all the louder when we get back up and succeed. And here's to the road ahead. We've got work to do, to make sure that all of us have a place - that those of us with the privilege to speak up make room for our minority, lgbtq+ and differently able sisters. Because the more space we *make*, the more space there *is*. Empowered women empower women. #internationalwomensday #trailsisters #ospreywomen
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Lessons from Barn Swallows

The summer wind brought me in and I came to rest In the harbour where he found me; Wind-circler, carrying … Continue reading Lessons from Barn Swallows

Trail Magic
Poetry

Trail Magic

They say that salt water is a great purifier So I will run to the sea Turn my bones to … Continue reading Trail Magic

Telling the Story
Adventures, Running, SWCP, Trail Running

Telling the Story

It has been nearly 8 months now since I completed the South West Coast Path and I still struggle to … Continue reading Telling the Story

Tales from the Trail: Inconvenient Water
Adventures, Running, SWCP, Trail Running

Tales from the Trail: Inconvenient Water

So it’s been a little while since I did a proper write up but this one seems apt to start … Continue reading Tales from the Trail: Inconvenient Water

Tales from the Trail – Homecoming
Adventures, Hiking, Running, SWCP, Trail Running

Tales from the Trail – Homecoming

And on the fifth day, I was in Devon. My running buddy John had decided to come down and run … Continue reading Tales from the Trail – Homecoming

Tales from the Trail – Dorset
Adventures, Hiking, Running, SWCP, Trail Running

Tales from the Trail – Dorset

Well, I have a whole new appreciation for why they call it ‘the Rollercoaster’…. Day 1 took me from Studland … Continue reading Tales from the Trail – Dorset

Saddle Up
Adventures, Running, SWCP, Trail Running

Saddle Up

It’s go time. Eighteen months of preparation, of training, worrying, pushing myself to the limits of what I could handle, … Continue reading Saddle Up

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