04/08/2026
33hrs 09 mins, 29th Female
“A week on from the Lakeland 100, it’s a positive sign i’m already eager to get back out there and continue building on the work I’ve put in over the last few months.
The goals were simply to get around feeling strong, manage any issues as they came up, see what I was capable of and, most importantly, to enjoy the race - and I really did. Despite the usual ups and downs that the mind plays during endurance runs - the lakeland experience was fantastic and I am pleased to come away with a result I am proud of.
Following the training plan consistently and having your guidance over the last few months made a huge difference compared to my previous 100-miler. I felt strong right through to the finish, and nutrition, hydration, and kit all worked well. Although I couldn’t regularly train on the technical terrain of the Lakes, the structured longer runs and hill sessions, with a focus on elevation and endurance, gave me the confidence I needed. As we talked about, the hill repeats in the later part of my training were no bad thing, helping build up the mental resilience that was also so important.
Keeping up the strength sessions really paid off too, and those recce weekends proved invaluable. I hadn’t expected my midnight rainy recce of the last leg back in May, to have so perfectly replicated my race, hitting the same section in the pouring rain at 2AM. Great practice that was particularly reassuring, knowing what was ahead for the last push, even if it was a tricky last descent.
There’s still so much to learn and improve on when it comes to these longer races—there’s nothing easy about them—but that’s part of what makes them so rewarding. I’m excited to keep trusting the process and see what’s possible. Fingers crossed for the 2027 ballot! Thanks again for all your guidance and support.”
