Half Marathon

Me with my Medal

Running along Kings Parade!

What it's all for...

A well-deserved Pint

Me in my running gear!

My third race in this year's challenge was the Cambridge Half marathon. I am very pleased to say that even though it was the coldest event I have ever experienced, I ran a personal best of 1:57:36! I'm now working my way up to the peak training week for London Marathon which is only a few weeks away! Bx

Challenge no.2 completed! It was a bit touch and go in the few days running up to the marathon as to whether I would even be able to do it as I have been struggling with a hip injury but it seemed to be ok in the morning of the run and I got to nearly 18 miles before it was painful. The last 8 miles hurt a bit but you are so nearly at the end by then you can't even think about stopping so I just took a couple of painkillers and pushed on. The atmosphere in Dublin was amazing and the supporters are great. I have done this marathon before (it was my first) and I remember the crowd helping me along last time and they were even better this time. A big thanks has to go out to my friends Michelle, David, Martin, Sylvia, John and Rachael who (some running, some supporting) all helped to make the weekend so special. Bring on the next challenge!

I will be running 4.5 marathons over the next 8 months in memory of Amelie, my friends Sally and Kev's first daughter who tragically died of Meningitis, aged just 3. Please help me raise as much as possible so that Meningitis UK can find a vaccine for this horrible disease and other families don't have to go through what Sally, Kev and Olivia have been through, we all miss her very much. Many thanks, Beth x

I have completed my first challenge, the Perkins half marathon on October 14th. It was a lovely sunny day and I managed to do it in 2.03, just over the 2 hours that I wanted to do it in. I'm looking forward to the Dublin marathon now (29th October) I will keep you posted! Bx