More details to come in a proper blog post this week but here’s a mini-update on Insta
Thanks so much to everyone who donated, you made this possible!
The day has come! #ManchesterMarathon #Run4Hope
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So it’s finally here!
Today I’m running my first marathon (found out 12 days ago that I couldn’t run a half-marathon at the Manchester Marathon) – though somewhat trepidated (wish that was a word), I’m excited!
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You can also track us runners via this page on the Manchester Marathon website.
If you’re out to support shout out and wave, I will wave and smile if I recognise you!
Continue readingWow, scary…I’m actually running a full marathon not half! #ManchesterMarathon
Standard12 days before the challenge, I discovered I had registered to run a full marathon not half a marathon as previously posted. My options were either to pull out, or go ahead. I’m going ahead. Yikes!
Full details in the video above. Please watch, I need all the help I can get.
Continue readingYes, I’m running in the Manchester Marathon, for Run 4 Hope and The Christie
StandardI’m planning on running my first half-marathon in the Manchester Marathon in just under 4 weeks and it’s to raise funds for the amazing work supported by Victory Outreach International’s Run 4 Hope campaign.
The video above explains why but do read on for more of the detail!
Continue readingNorthern Power Women Awards, and more!
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March was quite the month!
The first quarter of 2021 has been full of twists and turns, to say the least so it was lovely to get some recognition in the form of the Northern Power Women Future List nomination.
Continue readingHow to fix this error – Elixir Phoenix: ** (DBConnection.ConnectionError) tcp connect (localhost:5432): connection refused – :econnrefused
StandardHas been rather a while since I last blogged. And this update is rather technical so if you’re not into databases or Elixir programming, look away.
Largely documenting a solution to a rather cryptic error I encountered setting up a PostgreSQL database on Elixir Phoenix. Hope it helps someone!
Continue readingPodcast alert and a lovely surprise!
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This lovely surprise popped up in the post earlier in the week from the very cool crew at Burns Sheehan.
And this after they featured yours truly in their rather excellent Tales in Tech: Startup Diaries podcast. Thank you Chris, Becca and gang!
Listen to the 19 November episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
And it’s done! 10 x 10km challenge complete! Phew!!
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I’ve completed my 10 x 10km challenge for Global Run4Hope 2020, woohoo!
Here’s the ‘Before’ video.
And the ‘After’ video…
Continue readingUpdate on my 10 x 10km challenge: 9 of 10 runs completed! #Run4Hope #R4H2020
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I’m thrilled to say the end is sight!! Woohoo!
Here’s the collage of run stats – just one block to add!
Edging closer: Run #8 of 10 done – My 10 x 10km challenge for #Run4Hope #R4H2020
StandardIt’s been an intense week! Yesterday, I was at three different events between 9:30am and 2pm, and they were all fantastic in their own way, especially the long awaited Fund Her North launch which I’m involved with. That was something special indeed.
I had an eye on the weather all day though as I knew I had Run #8 of my 10 x 10km challenge scheduled.
I’m thrilled to say I completed it – a little bleary-eyed as you can see from the ‘after’ video below.
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