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Active Travel Guide Edmonton: 72 Hours in YEG

Can I start with a confession? When I was invited to Canada by the Explore Edmonton tourist board, I had to look it up to establish where exactly Edmonton was. With cheap direct flights from London to Edmonton on WestJet, it's become much more affordable to visit...

Seawheeze 2019 Race Recap

This has been a race on my bucket list for years. A first Lululemon race, first time to Vancouver and first trip to Canada. And spoiler alert, it did not disappoint. I've read about the race, been told about it by friends and of course seen it on social media, so it...

How to Run around the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens

One of the highlights of our trip was running around the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, the first modern Olympic stadium. The marble arena is located on the site of an ancient stadium. It hosted the 1896 Olympics after its excavation in 1869 and more recently was...

Edinburgh Marathon 2019 Race Recap

I don't even know where to begin with the emotions with this one. It's Sunday night and I'm feeling sad, annoyed, disappointed, happy, proud, and determined. Sad that I didn't get the BQ or have the race I wanted. Annoyed with myself that there were moments that I...

500 Festival Indy Mini Race Recap

You know I LOVE to travel for races. And if it's to a new place in the USA then that's even better, so when I was invited to Indianapolis to run the Indy Mini Marathon, I couldn't refuse. Plus this trip to Indiana was officially my 26th state. Over halfway!! Lindsey...

Last Minute London Marathon Race Day Tips….

Last Minute London Marathon Race Day Tips….

Bang.  The gun goes off for the start of the 2012 London Marathon and I’m standing in the queue for the porta-loo.  Thankfully, I remembered that my chip wouldn’t start until I crossed the start line so I went to the loo, then raced to join the ranks of...

How to Run around the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens

One of the highlights of our trip was running around the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, the first modern Olympic stadium. The marble arena is located on the site of an ancient stadium. It hosted the 1896 Olympics after its excavation in 1869 and more recently was...

Utah 4th July: Freedom 5K & Hobbler Half

I'm so sorry that I haven't updated the blog in so long, I have a number of posts written but have had issues with uploading images, and what is a blog without photos?! I've found a way around it for now whilst we work out what the issue is. Thanks for your patience...

Edinburgh Marathon 2019 Race Recap

I don't even know where to begin with the emotions with this one. It's Sunday night and I'm feeling sad, annoyed, disappointed, happy, proud, and determined. Sad that I didn't get the BQ or have the race I wanted. Annoyed with myself that there were moments that I...