I have no love for children's parties, especially ones that I am in charge of. Hence why it was a bit of a result when I realised that by having twins I have cleverly managed to avoid having separate parties for my eldest pair. I am sure the day will come when my girl and boy are no longer satisfied with sharing their birthday fun but for now the fact that I only have to host one party for … [Read more...]
Apr 23, 2011
The last time I will mention it.
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I did it I really did, and here are the photos to prove it! (I promise this is the last time I will mention my marathon legs.....) Running with your arms in the air - never a wise move! Please note to the right of me is my lovely friend Becs who was running for Macmillan and her mother and was feeling emotional as she had passed a Macmillan cheering squad. The marathon is never just about … [Read more...]
Apr 17, 2011
I am a marathon runner
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I ran a marathon today! I did it in four hours and thirty two minutes which I don't think is too shoddy especially considering I had a baby ten months ago. It was a complete mix of emotions that started the night before and exploded into a well of tears as I finally crossed the finish line complete with sunburn at half past two. The night before was spent at a pasta party; please note whilst … [Read more...]
Apr 7, 2011
one week to go
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Regular readers of my blog will know that in just over a week me and my legs will be attempting to run (or crawl) around the london marathon with several thousands others in an attempt to raise money for charity. Now don't worry this is not yet another pitch for more cash (although if you do have any spare please pop along to my fundraising site) this is a post giving you the benefit of my … [Read more...]
Mar 20, 2011
muffin top with a camels toe: sexy
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I don't look good in lycra. In fact my c section stomach means I can't find any decent running shorts to actually stay up. Instead I have to fasten my sexy running leggings tightly round my waist creating a rather glamorous muffin top with a beautiful camel's toe down below. But this was the look I chose this morning as I headed to the start of the Reading half marathon. Randomly I was joined … [Read more...]
Mar 20, 2011
Sunday Sanity
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Blimey Sunday has crept around quickly this week; but I have some great blogs to introduce you to. Please spare a thought for me because if you are reading this on Sunday after ten am and before one pm then my little legs are going ten to the dozen on the Reading half marathon; all good training before the dreaded 26 miler in four weeks. So first on the starters block check out Whimsical … [Read more...]
Mar 6, 2011
Laying down the Gauntlet
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I am often asked how I manage to train for a marathon with three small things clinging to my legs and if truth be told I struggle which is why you may see me crawling across the finish line on April 17th. I tend to run late at night and give up family time on a saturday to do the longer runs; but I also look to take any excuse not to run (honestly if I sneeze I take three days off sick … [Read more...]
Feb 20, 2011
spanked by someone old enough to be my dad
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For the first time in three years I dragged my slightly fitter, coated in vaseline and Compeed body to a race today. Half term started in our house on thursday and I needed a break so a twenty mile race cross country seemed just the tonic. I finished it! Not with any style, grace or speed, but three hours thirty minutes after starting to run I stopped again with the knowledge that I had just … [Read more...]
Feb 10, 2011
The 3am friend
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Truly touched, That’s how I am feeling today, and not in a sexual loving touchy way but more the heartfelt warm snugly feeling you get when someone is rather fabulous towards you. I don’t blog much about my friends, certainly I don’t think most of them would like me to document their toilet habits in the same way that I do twin boys and that seems to be what a lot of you like to read on … [Read more...]
Feb 8, 2011
9 1/2 weeks: hot and sweaty
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I remember when getting hot and sweaty was something to look forward to. When the act of getting hot and sweaty would be preceded by a night out dancing and completed by breathing hot fiery nicotine into my lungs. Well as middle age hurtles rapidly towards me nights out dancing are now replaced by tray dinners in front of the television which ironically seems to bring on an exhaustion heavier … [Read more...]
