what you find out about yourself and the sense of personal achievement. I am very fortunate to have these experiences and I appreciate that.


“In the Arctic I felt as though I was the only person alive because you just do not see people. You learn a lot about yourself. It teaches you how to overcome fear, to believe in yourself, how amazing the body and mind are, and how far you can push yourself.


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“I have been fortunate with the knee after that rugby injury, I have to be careful of my back after spending 18 months training with 15 kilos on my back. I like to think I am looking after myself even though many people think I am not.


“If I had not had the accident with my knee, then would I have had the hunger to do extreme running? I just do not know.


“Over the last three years I ran 7,000 miles, just to get to the start line in the


Arctic was a personal achievement.”


So what next, is there anything that can top such experiences and challenges?


“I tell people I'm from Wales and they always say you live in the playground of Ultra-runners, so I would like to do something in Wales because we have such beautiful natural surroundings.” It seems there is no stopping this remarkable woman.


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