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Hill training in the Lakes

Road Biking, Running July 22, 2015

I’m not very good at resting and even worse at doing nothing – so it was lucky that the past two frustrating weeks resting my ankle have coincided with moving house, which has kept me fairly busy, to say the least! The initial plan for my weekend in the Lakes was to run the main […]

Hathersage Gala Fell Race

Race Reports, Running July 9, 2015

Despite probably needing a rest day after a busy weekend I was far too tempted by Hathersage Gala Fell Race on Monday night! So after work I popped on my running kit and made my way to the Hathersage. The idea was to take the race gently using it more as a training run than competition […]

Mountain biking in the Peak District | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

Running out of juice literally and figuratively!

Mountain Biking, Running July 6, 2015

Saturday’s aim was to hit the 20-mile target running! The fact it was one of the hottest days of the year was a slight annoyance, however not phased, I loaded up my pack with as much water and juice as I could carry, slathered on the suncream (no more blisters and dodgy tan lines for […]

Fell running around Mam Tor, Castleton, Peak District | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

Let’s go hiking – Broken Road and Mam Tor!

Microadventures, Running July 1, 2015

Last weekend was a little more relaxed; I finally managed to meet up with two of my best friends Claire and Loz. Somewhere in discussions before the weekend, it was decided heading into the Peaks would be a lovely idea, I believe the word hike was used! As per, I took it as my responsibility […]

Mountain biking around Ladybower in the Peak District | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

Hot hot hot – summer is here finally!

Mountain Biking, Running June 26, 2015

It seems summer is finally here – admittedly most of us are now complaining it’s a little too hot but I think it is great! The good weather has meant I have spent the past two weeks galavanting around the Peaks fitting in as much as I can. As you can imagine with Peaks Ultra […]

Grindleford Fell Race

Race Reports, Running June 20, 2015

One of the highlights of this month so far has to have been Grindleford Fell Race. Convinced by the lovely group at Front Runner on a Tuesday night jaunt, later that week I headed from work to Grindleford all ready to take part in, what I thought would be a small local fell race – […]

Lake Sky Ultra, Skyrunning series | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

Entering Lakes Sky Ultra!

Running June 1, 2015

So it is happening – my entry to Lakes Sky Ultra has gone in and been accepted! My first thoughts are admittedly that of nerves and excitement. For those of you who don’t know what Lakes Sky Ultra is – it’s a fell running race in the Lake District. However it’s by no means an ordinary […]

Sea cliff climbing at Pembroke | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

Pembroke – an introduction to sea climbing!

Climbing, Microadventures, Mountain Biking, Running, Surfing, Travel May 27, 2015

Surfboards, climbing gear, mountain bikes, wetsuits, running stuff, tent, ropes, hiking gear… You know it is going to be a good few days when you literally can’t fit any more gear into the car! Friday night we began the long drive from Sheffield to Pembroke. As normal I fussed about, so we set off later […]

Fell running, Mam Tor and Lose Hill, Peak District | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

May Bank Holiday – Peak District Adventures

Mountain Biking, Running May 6, 2015

Apologies, I know there has been a slight break in my posts – this is all for a good reason! I have been hard working on developing the new Gear section of the site. For those of you who have not seen it yet, this will be filled with gear guides, reviews and general how-tos […]

Sunset from Stanage, Peak District | Outdoor Adventure Motivational Speaking | Hetty Key | Mud, Chalk & Gears

April Showers & Spring Chickening!

Climbing, Road Biking, Running April 21, 2015

What good weather! It makes me so happy that it is now consistently light in the evenings, this week has felt like spring. Tuesday night I headed out with Front Runnerr for a 10km run around Hathersage. I have meant to join more of their runs as they are such a friendly group – very […]