Wander Often • Wonder Always
Since our first proper trail run in April, Edward and I have been trail running pretty much every week. Our most recent adventure was a scenic 11-mile run along Ladybower Reservoir and up to Derwent Edge. The weather has been gorgeous these past few weeks and last Sunday was no exception! The sun was shining … Continue reading Peak District | Derwent Edge Trail Run
Last October, after booking a holiday in the Lake District on a whim, I decided I wanted something a bit more challenging than our usual hikes. I was set on climbing Scafell Pike – the highest mountain in England, standing tall at 3,209 ft – and carefully planned the 9-mile route we were to follow. … Continue reading Lake District | Scafell Pike
Last weekend, Edward and I headed to the Peak District to try something new... We went trail running. After running the same two routes around the village all winter, I needed a change of air and felt ready for a new challenge. Our new Salomon Speedcross 4 had been sitting in the closet for a … Continue reading Peak District | Stanage Edge Trail Run
Toward the end of last year, after a huge amount of stress left me exhausted and utterly unmotivated, I took an involuntary break from running. I wanted to run; I simply couldn't. Every time I tried, anxiety would show its ugly face and I'd end up panicking before I'd even made it to the door. … Continue reading February Running Challenge | 75 Miles
Despite several trips to the Peak District in the past few months, it had been a while since we had climbed 'proper' mountains. We travelled to the Lake District earlier this year but were quickly defeated when my Raynaud's flared up on the first day, and by Edward's fashionable footwear on the second day. Lessons … Continue reading Lake District | Fairfield & Grisedale Beck
