Author: mimi

2012 was always going to be a special year for me and it certainly didn't disappoint. The year kicked off with the Pilgrims Challenge and although an out and back course of 33 miles each day they were two contrasting days.  On the first day the temperature was minus 10 on...

I spent 15 plus years suffering with Anorexia, which is why in 2008 when I ran from John O’Groats to Lands End I raised money for a charity called Beat (Beat eating disorders).  I wanted to raise awareness of this very secret and awful illness that got hold of me...

Training since the POS has been fantastic, very relaxed and chilled until after New Year which suits me fine.  Having had a busy year its essential to give the body and the mind time to recover in preparation for a busy schedule next year.  I have to do three weights...

Mimi Anderson: Female Ultra Performance of the Year   Mimi Anderson: Female Ultra Performance of the Year Mimi Anderson was crowned the winner of the 2012 Performance of the year with an incredible fastest known time (FKT) crossing Ireland on foot. You can read her account of her run here. It’s fair to...

As we get older they say that time goes by quicker, how true, the last week and half seems to have whizzed by. After the POS I took a couple of days off running, my legs felt OK but needed a rest and a massage, my feet were looking gorgeous (she...

HWMBO and I have had a great weekend in Wales catching up with friends and doing a bit of running! After a good trip down we managed to get the best room in the bunkhouse with only two beds and a shower, total luxury and chatted nicely to the marvellous caretaker...

My kit is all found, packed and ready to go for the Brecon Beacons Ultra this weekend.  This is such a great event, otherwise known as the Ultra Running Christmas Party.  After a hard day out on the hills its back to our accommodation, shower. change then off to the...

I haven't blogged for a while mainly due to the fact that I still can't run (OK I know stop feeling sorry for myself and get on with it!)   After a very strong course of antibiotics to try and get rid of the infection plus the stitches being taken...