Sleep deprived, working mother of 2 who has a slight passion for pain and torture (otherwise known as running). Follow my journey from injured couch potato to elite marathon running .... lets see where this journey takes us!
When I started this blog 3 years ago, I always promised it would be an honest blog. Its difficult to get the tone of these posts right at the moment so before I go on, I want to offer a little apology to anyone who has delicate ears and to those who are easily offended. … More #Savagemum … does nothing
I bloody love running in January, it’s the highlight of the year for me, but why? I hear you scream at me through your running app laden fancy smart phones!! Why? Because despite being unfit (again), despite the extra Christmas poundage I’ve gained (throughout the entire year) last year, despite the gasping, gulping and whimpering … More New year, new …. plodders
Will you chose a new start? or a new beginning? … More #SavageMumRuns …. MK Park Run. New beginnings
It seems that a lot of people have had a very shit 2019 …. I’ve had people say it to me in passing, I’ve read it on social media and just because I’ve been a bit quiet on there, it doesn’t mean that I haven’t seen the “🖕 to 2019” statuses on the Book of … More #SavageMumRuns … 2019 Over and Out
What better way to finish off our #GrandSlamMarathonChallenge2019 than a trip over seas to the Emerald Isles…. yes folks, we’re talking the beautiful country of Ireland where the Guinness flows almost as freely as the laughter …. almost! This! our final marathon of 2019, was meant to be THE marathon for us to get a … More #SavageMumRuns ….. Dublin 2019
Another marathon and another delayed blog post …. one day I’ll write these flipping things on the day, but for now? You’ll just have to put up with my tardiness 🙄😂 So! Last bank holiday weekend saw our first ever trip to Edinburgh and the 2nd leg (and my running partner in crimes 3rd leg) … More #SavageMumRuns ….. Edinburgh
MK Marathon 2019 – job done … More #SavageMumRuns …. MK Marathon 2019
We all love applying for races right? I mean! Who hasn’t sat there at the end of a busy week, glass of wine in one hand, empty wine bottle on the floor and a packet of our favourite branded crisps in the other and thought, oooooh that 5k / 10k / half marathon / full … More A Toast to the Hero’s in Hi-Viz
Finally! rather than the crap I come up with, my chief cheerleader / pit stop director / fellow hero / newly promoted running partner has found his writing voice. Ladies and gents, I introduce you to the other half of this running journey, the most stubborn supportive, kindest man alive, the man who runs marathons … More #SavageMums Chief cheerleader / pit stop director / fellow hero …. does The Great Welsh Marathon
On Sunday 28th April, I became the chief cheerleader / pit stop director for my lovely running partner, who was making his solo marathon attempt at the Virgin London Marathon. It’s a tough life being a spectator especially if you’re as blind as a bat like I am!! Standing around in the cold for hours … More #SavageMum does ….. Spectator Sports at the Virgin London Marathon
