“The only way to define your limits is by going beyond them”

“Try to fail, but don’t fail to try”

I started running at the age of 36, teaching myself how run on a treadmill. Having started with shorter races I soon found that they became less and less of an attraction; it was the ‘ultras' that got me excited and motivated. A dedicated mother of three and grandmother to Theo, I enjoy seeing just how far I am able to push myself and ask "is there a limit?"

Over the years I have been extremely lucky and privileged to race in some of the most beautiful parts of the world and I have met some wonderful inspirational people along the way. I hope you enjoy my website and I hope it gives you the inspiration to get your trainers on!

On the 28th July 2008 I became the new Female World Record holder for the fastest woman to run 840 miles from John O'Groats to Land's End finishing in 12 days 15 hours and 46 minutes.

"Mimi continues to be inspirational. For anyone who doesn’t know Mimi let me try to briefly describe this barking mad woman. She is as slight as any person I can imagine, she loves pink, she is absolutely driven and she has been the topic of conversation amongst everyone involved in the race. She is living proof that in extreme ultra distance racing women can be mens' equal and in this case can quite possibly kick ass too."

Quote from Race Director of the 6633 Extreme Ultra Marathon