RACE REPORT | Bexhill Poppy Half & Quarter Marathon

RACE REPORT | Bexhill Poppy Half & Quarter Marathon

Coming back to Bexhill to race was always going to be special. I was excited to earn a medal in the town that I grew up in. It’s a sleepy, quiet town, with an impressive elderly population and it holds…

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Learning to climb at High Sports Brighton

Learning to climb at High Sports Brighton

I remember it like it was yesterday. My podgy backside seeping graciously out of my harness; sweaty palms and trembling fingers unable to keep hold; my heart trying its hardest to smash its way through my chest, as the (maybe…

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Brighton Marathon: the journey of a lifetime

Brighton Marathon: the journey of a lifetime

It’s done. I can’t believe it’s done. The day I worked so hard for finally came. And then went, and left behind it a trail of post-race blues and the worst DOMS I have *ever* suffered from. My name’s Tess,…

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Brighton Marathon training: Weeks 9, 10 & 11

Brighton Marathon training: Weeks 9, 10 & 11

Goodbye Maranoia, I’ve got this –> OK so we’re in week 12 now (WEEK BLOODY 12!!!) and if I’m honest it’s all getting a bit scary. Marathon day is approaching and there’s nothing I can do to stall it. Training’s…

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Brighton Marathon training – weeks 7 & 8 –> believing I can actually do this!

Brighton Marathon training – weeks 7 & 8 –> believing I can …

Brighton Half Marathon –>  I know I keep saying this but I really am loving marathon training 🙂 As the weeks go on I’m getting more and more excited – realising that I might actually be able to do this…

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