About

I'm Lauren. I'm a runner based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

I set up this blog in 2019 to recap my experiences running a different 10k race each month around the UK.

2019 10k blog posts

Since then, I:
Since 2022, I've not set myself any specific running goals, but I continue to run races and recap them on this blog.


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Edinburgh Half Marathon 2023

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 I ran the Edinburgh Half Marathon for the second time and got my third-best time. The jumping American returns. Why Edinburgh Half Marathon I wanted to run a big half marathon race, but I didn't feel up to traveling. So I signed up to my local half, where I got a PB last year. Edinburgh Half Marathon 2022 recap The journey Last year, the race started near the Commonwealth Pool, which was an easy enough walk to get to. This year, it started at the University of Edinburgh central campus, which is a bit farther for me, so I opted for the bus.  There were already a few people in running gear when I got on the bus, so the convergence of the runners started quite early on in my journey to the start area.  Special toilet access Last year, I was still in the toilet queue when the race started. This year, I took advantage of the University being the starting point for the race and brought my staff card with me, so I could use the Main Library toilets. Turns out, I wasn't the only one w
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Loch Ness Marathon

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I ran my third (and slowest) marathon in the Highlands along Loch Ness. It was a tough race where I felt so close to stopping many times, but managed to never stop running. It doesn't look like it, but I'm tired. Why Loch Ness I was looking to run another marathon this year. I originally set my sights on Valencia, but when I went to book, travel and accommodation prices had skyrocketed. I then looked for a UK marathon to run and learned choices for end-of-year marathons are actually quite limited. I wanted a large-scale race with an interesting route that didn’t involve multiple laps, nor was too hilly. Loch Ness was the only one I could find that fit the bill; although as you'll read later, it was pretty hilly. Training by time, not distance Last year I ran the Yorkshire Marathon with my partner, John. Not keen to endure 26.2 miles again, John opted to be my supporter for the marathon this year instead. This meant training on my own over the summer. I really enjoye
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Running in 2023

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While running is still important to me, I didn't enjoy racing in 2023. I'm hoping to make racing more social in 2024. Manchester Half Marathon was the most enjoyable race of 2023. A year of unfulfilling races Like 2022, I ran 5 races in 2023. I'm actually surprised my race total was the same as last year because I felt like I wasn't looking for races for most of the year. Most of those races didn't feel worth my time. I regretted signing up for the Edinburgh Winter Run 5k and paying money to run a route on my own I've done quite a few times before. Edinburgh Winter Run 5k 2023 recap Fox Trail 16k was beautiful and ultimately worth it, but I didn't get any sleep the night before and it was a long, early bus journey to get to the race. Beach running at Fox Trail 16k. Fox Trail 16k at Fox Lake recap Edinburgh Half Marathon didn't feel very special this year without getting a PB like I did last year.  Edinburgh Half Marathon 2023 recap The Loch Ness Marathon
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