Brussels Half Marathon 2024

Again, not a huge amount of training and prep... so I was in two minds whether I should participate or not. I eventually made a decision and didn't regret it! The Brussels Half Marathon did not disappoint.
Some key experiences of the even was to run through the National Stadium and in the shadow of the Atomium; the parks were great and the crowds very encouraging.
I also changed tactics a little bit by pushing myself on the downhills rather than using them for recovery... and I think that paid off: I was able to maintain a steady running pace for the whole distance and crossed the line at 01:57:11 - good for my second fastest HM! Looking forward to the next event already...

AJ Bell Bristol Half Marathon 2024

I managed to do very little training during the lead up to this year's Bristol HM but decided to go for it anyway. The first 18km went relatively smooth despite the hot weather, I was feeling good and maintained a consistent pace. Due to the lack of training however, I suddenly hit a wall and needed to alternate running and walking until the finish line - which couldn't come soon enough!! Still, all things considered, I managed a reasonable time of 2hrs 8min and 47sec... 

Gloucestershire Way - Section 11

We did it! On Sunday we completed the last Section of the Gloucestershire Way (Dixton Hill to Tewkesbury Abbey, 15.3km) 🌿 The landscape changed considerably, from descending the Cotswold escarpments to the agricultural flats of the Severn Vale. Plenty of wild flowers and rewarding views of Tewkesbury Abbey, followed by a well deserved pizza at the local Italian! Until the next trail…
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Gloucestershire Way - Section 10

Today we walked Section 10 of the Gloucestershire Way (from Cutsdean Hill to Dixton Hill, 15.6km) 🌿 After our winter break, we got back on the trail and managed to complete the penultimate section, with plenty of muddy slipping and sliding, incredible trees and comforting drizzle! As always, the views and landscapes were awe inspiring, the steam train in the distance provided some additional atmosphere and some glimpses of sun kept spirits high. We will be arriving at the trail's end next month...
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