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How to See Preikestolen Without the Crowds: Sunrise Hike Pulpit Rock

When I first started researching a trip to Stavanger, Norway, Preikestolen (also known as Pulpit Rock) came up in almost every recommendation. It's one of the most well known hikes in the area. Made even more popular after Tom Cruise scaled it during 'Fallen' (there...

Active Adventure: Top 5 UK Hiking Trips

Top 5 UK Hiking Trips My friends and I were chatting yesterday about how one of the things we have found tough was that the inability to plan ANYTHING. No weekend mini breaks, no summer holidays and no international travel. Obviously there's a really good reason for...

US Olympic Marathon Trials Weekend in Atlanta Recap

What’s your idea of an awesome weekend away with friends? If there’s a marathon to spectate, I’m game.  A couple of months ago, Ashley (RunningBun on IG) invited me to go to Atlanta with her, and a group of ladies to watch the US Olympic Marathon Trails. Having...

Nepal Impact Marathon Race Recap

I hadn't pooped yet and I was starting to panic.... Setting off from the scout hut to the race start line without having completed all my morning rituals.In fact, I'd be super blase about it all and ended up having to run to catch up with the group leaving for the...

Nepal Impact Marathon Week

Full disclosure: I was in Nepal with Impact Marathon Series as a staff member/volunteer, I paid for my own flights but had my accommodation/food, etc covered.  Kathmandu is a long way from London...especially if you don't listen to advice and fly through India...

How to Make the Most of your NYC Marathon Weekend

The New York City Marathon weekend is one of my favourite weekends of the year, whether I'm running it or not (although last weekend's trip to the Chicago Marathon will definitely rival it!) How to Make the Most of your NYC Marathon Weekend Listen to the Elites The...

US Olympic Marathon Trials Weekend in Atlanta Recap

What’s your idea of an awesome weekend away with friends? If there’s a marathon to spectate, I’m game.  A couple of months ago, Ashley (RunningBun on IG) invited me to go to Atlanta with her, and a group of ladies to watch the US Olympic Marathon Trails. Having...

Brighton Half Marathon 2020 Race Recap

AKA the windiest race I've ever run. 45 mile per hour winds along the coastline is no joke. At one point I looked over to my right just in time to see a couple of runners get pounded by one of the waves breaking over the sea wall! I'd been invited down to Brighton by...

Nepal Impact Marathon Race Recap

I hadn't pooped yet and I was starting to panic.... Setting off from the scout hut to the race start line without having completed all my morning rituals.In fact, I'd be super blase about it all and ended up having to run to catch up with the group leaving for the...