Himalayan 100, 2013

‘The Himalayan 100-mile multistage race was a much bigger challenge than I’d imagined. Having completed multiple marathons under 3:15 I felt I was the type of endurance woman who could take on anything. But this race, at altitude and in the shadow of Everest, pushed me way out of my comfort zone and I ended up being delighted just to complete all five days of the challenge. When I look at the T-shirt it reminds me that time over distance isn’t what matters; rather, it’s effort and experience.’