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Category Archives: Blog

Sharing Eigg

Posted on November 2, 2015 by laraine — No Comments ↓

Since moving to the Isle of Eigg, Owain and I like nothing more than having visitors arrive so we can show off this amazing place.  Though I don’t think we’ll ever take the beauty of the place for granted, having Continue reading →

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The Highland Fling

Posted on October 25, 2015 by laraine — 3 Comments ↓

No, I’m not talking about dancing.  I’m talking about the 53 mile ultra marathon that takes place in May 2016 along the first half of the West Highland Way, which I was talked into entering…  I blame Sarah fully for Continue reading →

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A day in the life of Eigg

Posted on October 9, 2015 by laraine — No Comments ↓

Well, after a manic summer of life changing events, it’s time to get back on the blogging horse and let you know what’s been going on in the Wyn-Jones world! If you follow me on on Twitter (@larainewynjones), you’ll be Continue reading →

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A (stolen) running questionnaire

Posted on June 28, 2015 by laraine — 2 Comments ↓

One of the bloggers I follow is Hollie in New Jersey at www.fueledbylolz.com.  She’s a ridiculously good runner and I like reading her race recaps – it gives me an idea of what it’s like at the front of the Continue reading →

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Soul runner?

Posted on June 24, 2015 by laraine — 2 Comments ↓

I read a fantastic article this morning about being a ‘soul runner’ as opposed to a ‘pb chaser’.  Here’s the article – well worth a read! Whilst reading, I immediately categorised myself as a soul runner – basically, someone who Continue reading →

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Mmm… treats!

Posted on June 22, 2015 by laraine — No Comments ↓

I’m not known as a good cook so when I just offered Owain a mystery snack, he was rightly a little concerned.  However, I have his thumbs up so thought I’d share! I’m addicted to chocolate mug cakes.  The four Continue reading →

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Why I Love… my UV Insect Shield Buff

Posted on June 16, 2015 by laraine — No Comments ↓

Before I headed off to Scotland on the TGO Challenge in May, www.kitshack.com got in touch to ask if I’d like to try out a Buff from their collection.  Considering the midges that I’d been swarmed by while canoeing the Continue reading →

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Sealskinz: what’s in the bag?

Posted on June 10, 2015 by laraine — 2 Comments ↓

Having finally unpacked my rucksack three weeks after getting home from the TGO Challenge, having hiked across Scotland, I found it quite easy to get involved in Sealskinz’ What’s In The Bag campaign this summer; I just had to look Continue reading →

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London to Paris

Posted on May 6, 2015 by laraine — 6 Comments ↓

When I first saw a cycling trip advertised on Twitter to cycle 200 miles from London to Paris in under 24 hours with Sophie Radcliffe, I thought it was exactly the kind of challenge I needed, signed up and promptly Continue reading →

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Running North

Posted on April 29, 2015 by laraine — No Comments ↓

Remember a month or so back I mentioned Sarah and I had a big challenge planned forJune?  If not, you can read about it here. Well, I’m finally ready to announce it! On 1st June, we’ll be fastpacking (basically running Continue reading →

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