Sharing Eigg
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
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
A day in the life of Eigg
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
A (stolen) running questionnaire
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
Soul runner?
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
Mmm… treats!
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
Why I Love… my UV Insect Shield Buff
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
Sealskinz: what’s in the bag?
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
London to Paris
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
Running North
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