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Running Away or Running Towards?

Running Away or Running Towards?

I was asked last night "what am I running away from?" I smiled and responded, "what am I running towards?" This made us all laugh, sip our drinks ...

Training : Peak Week

Training : Peak Week

17 days and counting. 🏁 🎽When I started running in 2015, I never thought it would result in me ever representing the UK. Now, granted ultra-running...

Training Update

Training Update

How do you like your Smilinggg miles in the morning? I like mine on the trails 🌲 ☀️Starting Saturday with my favourite loop. This week has been a ...

Backyard Ultra: UK National / Satellite World Champs

Backyard Ultra: UK National / Satellite World Champs

I'm super excited to announce that I've been selected to represent the UK in the Backyard Ultra National Championships. 🏆 🇬🇧Starting on Saturday 1...

Slowing down to speed up

Slowing down to speed up

It's been a while since I've taken to social media to post running related content, so I thought I'd bring you up to speed.When things are going w...

SDW100: Adapt, Improvise, Overcome

SDW100: Adapt, Improvise, Overcome

‘A Life In A Day.’ A 100-mile footrace is often referred as this. You have good times. You have challenging times. Things go smoothly. Things go aw...

SDW100: Be a Cheerleader

SDW100: Be a Cheerleader

When I think ‘cheerleader’ I’m pretty old school in my thinking. Probably because I grew up in the nineties watching American TV shows. Pompoms, sy...

SDW100 Reflections

SDW100 Reflections

Sat sipping on a decaf cortado here in Cafe Nero, East Grinstead reflecting on Saturday. Less than two-days removed since concluding South Downs Wa...

South Downs Way 100-miles ✔️

South Downs Way 100-miles ✔️

At around 12:45am I entered the Eastbourne Sports Park and completed a loop of the running track before crossing the finish line to close the book...

South Downs Way 100-Miles

South Downs Way 100-Miles

It’s that time once again to pin the bib, tie the shoes and toe the start line. This time the challenge that lays before myself and 499 other runn...

Unlocking Fitness Podcast: Smilinggg is your Superpower!

Unlocking Fitness Podcast: Smilinggg is your Superpower!

I recently had the pleasure to sit down with Sarah Pitts to be a guest on The Unlocking Fitness Podcast. We spoke about all things Smilinggg and ho...

Reflections : World Smilinggg Day 2022

Reflections : World Smilinggg Day 2022

Time on the trails this afternoon, reflecting on World Smilinggg Day. A big thank you to everyone who took time out of their day yesterday to step...