Rhalou Allerhand
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Friday, 26 January, 2012
After mysteriously managing to complete the Yamaa Trust Ultra across snowy Glencoe last December (read all about it in the March issue of Women’s Running – out now!) my training has since petered off and I’m not exactly up to ultra scratch anymore. The concept of running for a full hour, never mind an entire day across icy mountains, suddenly seems like hard work...Read More >You’ve come a long way, baby
Friday, 6 January, 2012
2011 was a big year (for my legs). Admittedly, after seeing the New Year in on a beach in Thailand, where the only exercise I did involved stumbling between the bar and the dance floor, in running terms the year didn’t start out that well...Read More >Kiss kiss bang bang
Friday, 9 December, 2011
Having survived my first ultra marathon in Glencoe last weekend, I’d really like to write about my epic adventures trail running in the snow...Read More >Ultragirl and the Devil's Staircase
Thursday, 24 November, 2011
Ultragirl prepares to take on Glencoe in style...Read More >Zombie holiday
Tuesday, 8 November, 2011
After my crazy summer of running, despite having a small matter of an ultra marathon to undertake this coming December, the one thing I really needed was a break...Read More >The rise of Ultragirl
Friday, 21 October, 2011
Rhalou is mysteriously lured into the insane world of ultra running...Read More >My marathon playlist
Thursday, 13 October, 2011
26.2 tracks of Rhalou's all-time favourite running beats...Read More >The hills have eyes
Friday, 7 October, 2011
After a month of race madness, it was a blessed relief to be in the glorious Scottish Borders last weekend, away from the chaos and the crowds of the city with nothing to see but rolling hills and clucking chickens...Read More >Half marathon hat trick
Thursday, 29 September, 2011
It’s been an emotional month and the tide is rising...Read More >Tattoo time
Friday, 23 September, 2011
With the third and final half marathon in my September race trilogy Run To The Beat fast approaching, it’s been a crazy month in Rhal-world...Read More >Even cowgirls get the blues
Monday, 12 September, 2011
The second in my September half marathon trilogy, with only two minutes to shave off my time in order to break two hours, the pressure to succeed at the Bristol Half Marathon this weekend was on...Read More >Great Scott!
Thursday, 8 September, 2011
With one run down and two to go, I’m a third of the way through my September half marathon race trilogy and raring to go...Read More >The summer trilogy
Wednesday, 24 August, 2011
If you'd asked me a couple of years ago what I planned to spend my summer doing, I'd probably have said chilling, working and hanging out in the park...Read More >Ode to the GPS
Thursday, 11 August, 2011
Scroll back to previous blog entries and you’ll see I think of myself as a happy go lucky freestyle runner, who’s usually more concerned with my running attire than my mileage...Read More >Running is the new messiah
Wednesday, 10 August, 2011
Ask any fanatical runner why they love their chosen sport so passionately and chances are you'll be greeted with a big smile or a starry-eyed expression that doesn't really answer your question...Read More >Rhal meets the Run Dem Crew
Wednesday, 6 July, 2011
Although I regularly run with the Women's Running girls and even brave a speedy session with the Men's Running boys once a week, outside of work running has always been a solitary sport for me...Read More >Camp badass
Friday, 17 June, 2011
As with most newfangled diets and exercise routines, week one of my all-singing badass training schedule courtesy of CHHP was a bit of a non-starter...Read More >The rise of the machines
Tuesday, 7 June, 2011
Can you turn a normal(ish) woman into a lean mean badass running machine in less than six months? Rhalou takes on the challenge...Read More >Spandex dreams
Tuesday, 5 April, 2011
My main concern (aside from fear of injury) happens to be my most favourite game of all, worrying about what to wear on race day...Read More >Voodoo Runner
Wednesday, 24 March, 2011
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and spring is in the air! With less than three weeks to go until the Brighton Marathon, I’ve got my fancy dress sorted, I’ve done all the right training, and I’m technically ready for race day...Read More >Health Guru Rhalou
Wednesday, 2 March, 2011
The race season is in full swing! And those of us in the office who were mad enough to sign up for a marathon are easy to spot, as we’re the anxious jittery looking ones, permanently wearing running gear and desperately trying to shape up in time for race day... Read More >Brighton rocks
Tuesday, 22 February, 2011
Having slashed an impressive two whole minutes off my PB at the Brighton Half Marathon last Sunday, I am now officially in no holds barred training mode for The Brighton Marathon...Read More >Marathon woman
Friday, 11 February, 2011
It’s been a while since I updated my blog. In my defence, I’m due to run the Brighton Marathon in eight weeks’ time, and feel like I’ve hardly had a chance to breathe, let alone get nearly enough training in to get round the course alive!...Read More >Compression obsession
Tuesday, 21st September, 2010
Since the temperature has started to drop there’s been a buzz about winter running gear circulating the office....Read More >The year of fear
Tuesday, 10th August, 2010
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this time last year my life was turned on its head and everything I previously took for granted underwent complete, utter, all-encompassing change...Read More >The shin's the limit
Friday, 25th June, 2010
We regularly feature useful advice both in the magazine and online about injury care and prevention, and yet despite having unlimited access to the best running experts in the business and owning enough fitness magazines to build a stadium with, the state of my physical health has always been the last thing on my mind...Read More >Code red
Monday, 24th May, 2010
Having first started running in the freezing cold streets of London town over six months ago, I’ve definitely fallen in love with running, but was hoping that my newfound hobby would finally come into its own once the sun started to shine...Read More >The ultimate goal
