I write a lot about training, running, racing etc, but thought it would be a laugh to also tell you a bit about some of the things that make me 'me'. I think friends would say I was a bit quirky, I love to laugh as well as run (often while I run!). So here are 10 runner's secrets revealed...

Things you might not know about me.

1. I'm not keen on spiders. Interval hill training occurs by just bolting up the stairs, leaping over the the creepy crawly.

2. Once in a while, I will be overcome with an urge for a greasy burger. #noshame

3. I have a Masters in Philosophy.

4. Despite skiing at significant height, and running in mountains, I can get quite daunted by climbing high / multi pitch climbing. I'm working on it.

5. I talk to myself on runs. I sing

6. I am the worst company on a long car journey. Mainly because this happens:

7. I have developed a moving technique going up hill and also prevalent while ski touring known to others as the ‘Noel’ - #oasis

8. Despite running like a fiend these days, I was never known for this at school. I really enjoyed drama.

9. I love pugs. I really love pugs. Unfortunately they are not the ‘runners dog of choice’ (for reasons too obvious to explain) but I’ve considered the possibility of fitting one in my running pack.

10. I never ever dreamt I would be competing in ultra-marathons.