marathon and ultra running Archives

December 29, 2025

Published by Audrey at December 29, 2025

It was all going so well…

Vertigo is not pleasant. At some point during the aging process my discomfort with heights developed into vertigo. Whilst unpleasant and irritating it has been something that I have managed by avoidance.What has this got to do with running you may ask.

October 8, 2025

Published by Audrey at October 8, 2025

Silent Running

There has been a lengthy twenty-two-month hiatus in my blog posting! It could be assumed that my odyssey was languishing in the doldrums, and precious little running had been done. Far from it.

December 30, 2023

Published by Audrey at December 30, 2023

2023 – an interesting year

The year could be summed up in a single sentence. Injured and did not run much. End of review. But that’s not particularly positive, is it? So, here is a reasonably light hearted look at my year of not running.

December 28, 2023

Published by Audrey at December 28, 2023

Arthroscopy Rehab Diaries – Part 3

Weeks seven to twelve. The first steps towards running again. Muscle memory: a good thing, or is it?

December 15, 2023

Published by Audrey at December 15, 2023

Arthroscopy Rehab Diaries: Part 2

The second instalment of my rehab diary covers the period between from my three-week physio appointment to my post-op check with the surgeon.

October 30, 2023

Published by Audrey at October 30, 2023

Arthroscopy Rehab Diaries

This is the first ‘rehab diary’ post covering the first three weeks post knee arthroscopy for a medial meniscal tear.

August 31, 2023

Published by Audrey at August 31, 2023

Diamond Odyssey 60 – Canada

‘Beaver Fever’. What the hell is that? Was I going to be aggressively attacked by fevered beavers?

May 3, 2023

Published by Audrey at May 3, 2023

I know where I am going

Knowing your why and your heart.

December 31, 2022

Published by Audrey at December 31, 2022

2022 Review

Another year comes to a conclusion and time, once again, to reflect on the last twelve months. On the surface 2022 has been a quiet year […]

August 30, 2022

Published by Audrey at August 30, 2022

Greenland Odyssey – the adventure concludes

Greenland Odyssey part 3. MFU and pull up your big girl pants.What had happened to me? Had I gone soft over the last two years? Where was my strength, my determination? Why was I so frustrated and angry.

August 30, 2022

Published by Audrey at August 30, 2022

Greenland Odyssey – the first 12 hours

Global Odyssey Greenland part 2. What now; a good cry for starters.

August 29, 2022

Published by Audrey at August 29, 2022

Greenland Odyssey – the adventure begins

Part 1 of the Global Odyssey Greenland 100k. Greenland is not an easy or straightforward country. We learned time is fluid, plans have to be flexible and patience is a necessity.

June 17, 2022

Published by Audrey at June 17, 2022

Global Odyssey: Greenland prologue

It is the eve of the Global Odyssey 100 Greenland expedition. This is it: the final continent, and fates allowing the conclusion of this epic journey. […]

June 14, 2022

Published by Audrey at June 14, 2022

Moray Coastal Trail 50

The Moray Coastal Trail 50 was a success. In spite of appearances and my ‘lanterne rouge’ position for most of the race I completed it well ahead of plan. I was in control throughout, my plantar fascia held up and I got my fluids and nutrition pretty spot on. This was always going to be a play it safe event and more of a training run for my forthcoming Global Odyssey Greenland 100k.

May 11, 2022

Published by Audrey at May 11, 2022

New Year Fresh Start

It’s May! Firstly, how on earth did we get to May? Secondly, how on earth have I not posted a blog yet this year? It’s not […]

October 25, 2021

Published by Audrey at October 25, 2021

Dunoon 55k Ultra: normal service resumed

The short version: it was 52.2k (due to a diversion), there were lots of hills (I had forgotten just how many), there was weather (biblical over the last climbs), and I am nothing if not consistent with another 6th in age group finish.

September 27, 2021

Published by Audrey at September 27, 2021

The road back (part 5) – Recovery

Recovery, the last step in the cycle of returning to a more normal routine: train; race; rest; recover then repeat. I have managed to nail the train, race and rest steps, but the recovery step has been somewhat confounding which has prompted me to ask a few questions of myself.