Back in 2005 I ran my first marathon for Survival International - a charity that helps tribal peoples defend their lives, lands and futures.

The marathon was an amazing experience and I have now run 8 of them.  Each year I played with various training programmes until eventually I came up with my own:  One that could fit in well with teaching and practicing yoga & Pilates, allow for some variety as well as some time with my husband and son!  I decided to share this plan on my Yoga for Runners website and suggested that those that found it useful may make an optional donation here.  If this is you...thanks!

For 2012 I competed in the Crystal Palace Sprint Triathlon and thank everyone who contributed.  It was great fun and I came 15th out of 50 in my age group which is OK.  Personally I think I should have won a special prize for having the oldest racing bike on the course.  So old even the great internet cannot tell me its vintage (The Raleigh Ladies' "Ebony."..if anyone knows!)

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