Lorraine Hosie

Last but not least: I am the 'Day Six' runner. Pounding the streets since 2009. Marathon newbie, please be kind.

The wonders of physio

The wonders of physio

62 days to go, and it’s all getting a bit real now. Some of our runners are seasoned pros, but I’ve been lazy in my youth and it’s starting to show. Clocking up distances has revealed a problem with my right leg that needs attention, and I’ve been going to the brilliant therapists at Achilles … more

Things you sign up for when you’re drunk

Late one evening around Chrismas 2012, a call from my old pal Barry goes like this: *Ring ring* Me: Alright?! Merry Christmas! Barry: Merry Christmas! *About half an hour of drunk chat* Barry: So, I’m going to run 6 marathons in 6 days for cancer charities – do it with me? Me: Hell yeah! I’ve … more