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Rather than #medalmonday this week it’s #coastermonday • Saturday’s race was by far the toughest I’ve ever done but it’s made me feel really positive for my first ultra next month as other runners said this marathon felt more like an ultra. Lakeland 50 miler here we come!! • Legs feel pretty good and I’m already eager to get back on the trails and the training!

THAT WAS BRUTAL • My first ever trail marathon and it threw everything at me! Heavy rain, slippery trails, tons of bugs and gnarly elevation changes. It was the biggest test of my endurance yet. • Despite all that I absolutely loved it! The fellow runners were amazing, the views were spectacular and that feeling when I finished was incomparable. • Marathon Number 14 DONE!!

MARATHON NUMBER 14 • I’d be lying if I said I was prepared for this race. Trail Marathon Wales will be my toughest race to date. With 1,000+ meters of elevation gain combined with a tight twisty course it’s certainly not a PB race! Also the fact that I’m battling some ankle troubles is going to make tomorrow a mammoth task. • So my aim for tomorrow is simple: finish with a smile on my face. • Screw finishing times. It’s about making the most of a beautiful place tomorrow.

JUST KEEP GOING • These three pics are from some of my toughest races. • Rome Marathon was tough because of the horrific rain that hampered my PB attempt. The weather broke my headphones and damn near gave me trench foot! • My first marathon in London was tough for obvious reason, a leap into the painful unknown. In this shot you can see that my legs were shot and my body sapped of all energy. • The Milton Keynes 20miler was tough because I knew then that wasn’t were I wanted to be fitness wise leading up to Paris and London marathon this year resulting in more missed opportunities. • Regardless of the toughness, these days hold wonderful memories that still have me smiling. • I’m learning slowly that it isn’t about the times you record but the times you have.

#MedalMonday • My first double Medal Monday! • It’s been an incredible week; running the Broadway Tower 5 miler, doing my first public speaking about running and the awesomeness that was Endure24. • Right now I feel a bit deflated as I’m missing my awesome team from Endure24 but already looking forward to Saturday and my first ever TRAIL MARATHON!!!!

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Trail Marathon WalesJune 16th, 2018

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2016 was my first year of running, 2017 I reached 11 marathons. 2018 I'll be running these races and my first 50 Mile race! Follow me on Instagram for every step.

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