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POSTPONED:North > South Europe on Foot

POSTPONED details coming soon, in the meantime Lavinia will be leading walks around the Cotswolds.
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Lavinia is attempting to become the first known female to travel the length of mainland Europe on foot. From the most northerly point - Northcape, Norway, walking around 5-7000km to Tarfia, Spain. Starting in August 2025, but first to become an Ironman!

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If this was your last summer, what would you do differently?

A rainy morning why bother?
Walked somewhere new 🧭
Gentle exercise to start the day 🚶‍♀️
Filled the lungs with fresh air 🫁
Heard birdsong 👂🏼
Chatted and laughed 💬
Saw snowdrops, birds, sheep, the river Churn and green views 🌳
Smelt roasting coffee walking up the hill back to @fireandflowcoffee where we enjoyed refreshments after☕️
Left buzzing feeling my happy and rejuvenated 🥳

Next walks: Sunday 25th Jan, 09:20am, Cerney Wick, GL7 5LW from @carles_coffee

Thurs 29th Jan, 10:20am, Somerford Keynes, GL7 6DN from @cotswoldbakersarms

Dog & Child friendly. Booking essential 🥾

A rainy morning why bother?
Walked somewhere new 🧭
Gentle exercise to start the day 🚶‍♀️
Filled the lungs with fresh air 🫁
Heard birdsong 👂🏼
Chatted and laughed 💬
Saw snowdrops, birds, sheep, the river Churn and green views 🌳
Smelt roasting coffee walking up the hill back to @fireandflowcoffee where we enjoyed refreshments after☕️
Left buzzing feeling my happy and rejuvenated 🥳

Next walks: Sunday 25th Jan, 09:20am, Cerney Wick, GL7 5LW from @carles_coffee

Thurs 29th Jan, 10:20am, Somerford Keynes, GL7 6DN from @cotswoldbakersarms

Dog & Child friendly. Booking essential 🥾

29 unforgettable weeks. Sam and I are excited for our little big adventure in 2026

29 unforgettable weeks. Sam and I are excited for our little big adventure in 2026

Spending time in nature can help reduce stress 🌳
Walking helps reduce stress 🚶‍♀️
Seeing new surroundings helps reduce stress 🍄
Spending time with people helps reduce stress 💬

If you’re feeling stressed, come for a walk with me 😄

Walks are approx 5km, 1.5km

This Friday 28th Nov exploring Elkstone warming up @knead_bakery_patisserie

Sunday 30th Nov in Bagendon, refuelling at @fireandflowcoffee

Booking essential: www.laviniadrake.com/walks

Spending time in nature can help reduce stress 🌳
Walking helps reduce stress 🚶‍♀️
Seeing new surroundings helps reduce stress 🍄
Spending time with people helps reduce stress 💬

If you’re feeling stressed, come for a walk with me 😄

Walks are approx 5km, 1.5km

This Friday 28th Nov exploring Elkstone warming up @knead_bakery_patisserie

Sunday 30th Nov in Bagendon, refuelling at @fireandflowcoffee

Booking essential: www.laviniadrake.com/walks

❄️Dates for the Diary❄️ @cotswoldventurers

We’ll be venturing to Ashton Keynes and Elkstone in November.

All details and booking will be added to the website next week.

Walks are all 9:30-11am and will be around the Cirencester / Cotswold area. Adults, children, dogs on leads welcome.

Please send any location requests, as I currently have too many possibilities 😫

Can’t wait to see you and get our boots muddy 🥾

❄️Dates for the Diary❄️ @cotswoldventurers

We’ll be venturing to Ashton Keynes and Elkstone in November.

All details and booking will be added to the website next week.

Walks are all 9:30-11am and will be around the Cirencester / Cotswold area. Adults, children, dogs on leads welcome.

Please send any location requests, as I currently have too many possibilities 😫

Can’t wait to see you and get our boots muddy 🥾

🥾 First two walks with @cotswoldventurers 🥾
My cup is so full 🥰, I’ve explored more of the beautiful #cotswoldlakes creating routes.

Seen so much nature: Mayflies, Fish, Deer, Rabbits, Redkites, Butteflies and more… Goats on an island! 🐐🏝️

Lots of flowers 🌸🌺🌼🌻

Climbed over a tree and stream checking routes / blocked paths 😅

Lost my phone by a lake in the dark 🤫

Met some wonderful new people and their dogs
Seen beautiful sunsets 🌅

If you’d like to discover some new routes to walk around Cirencester, whilst in a safe group environment, come along to the next walk:
Thursday 17th July, Sunday Funday 3rd August. Booking required.

I’m so excited for more Cotswold walks. Join the Facebook group “Cotswold Venturers” or follow on Instagram to see where we’re walking next @cotswoldventurers

🥾 First two walks with @cotswoldventurers 🥾
My cup is so full 🥰, I’ve explored more of the beautiful #cotswoldlakes creating routes.

Seen so much nature: Mayflies, Fish, Deer, Rabbits, Redkites, Butteflies and more… Goats on an island! 🐐🏝️

Lots of flowers 🌸🌺🌼🌻

Climbed over a tree and stream checking routes / blocked paths 😅

Lost my phone by a lake in the dark 🤫

Met some wonderful new people and their dogs
Seen beautiful sunsets 🌅

If you’d like to discover some new routes to walk around Cirencester, whilst in a safe group environment, come along to the next walk:
Thursday 17th July, Sunday Funday 3rd August. Booking required.

I’m so excited for more Cotswold walks. Join the Facebook group “Cotswold Venturers” or follow on Instagram to see where we’re walking next @cotswoldventurers

It’s not just a race: It’s the training 6 days a week in all weathers, the travel, the people, the sacrifices, the money…. Just to get to the start line it takes a lot.

The hardest part of registration was resisting all the gorgeous kit in my favourite colours in the @ironmandenmark

Entry includes an Ironman 70.3 race backpack and t-shirt so I didn’t go without some merch. However those bib shorts and sports bra 😍😍😍

It’s not just a race: It’s the training 6 days a week in all weathers, the travel, the people, the sacrifices, the money…. Just to get to the start line it takes a lot.

The hardest part of registration was resisting all the gorgeous kit in my favourite colours in the @ironmandenmark

Entry includes an Ironman 70.3 race backpack and t-shirt so I didn’t go without some merch. However those bib shorts and sports bra 😍😍😍

Need a push to get outside? Join me for a walk in South Cerney or Minety. Learn somewhere new you might not have walked before, meet some friendly people and stay for a cuppa and cake after (optional)!

4 Cotswold walks coming up, 6th July, 9th July, 17th July and 3rd Aug.

If you’re thinking of coming please book asap so I know numbers.

Adults from £7 and children free.

All funds will go towards my attempt to set the Fastest Known Time travelling on foot, over 5000km, around 20 miles aday from Norway to Spain.

Follow @cotswoldventurers and join the fb group to hear about all the walks planned for 2026 🥾

Need a push to get outside? Join me for a walk in South Cerney or Minety. Learn somewhere new you might not have walked before, meet some friendly people and stay for a cuppa and cake after (optional)!

4 Cotswold walks coming up, 6th July, 9th July, 17th July and 3rd Aug.

If you’re thinking of coming please book asap so I know numbers.

Adults from £7 and children free.

All funds will go towards my attempt to set the Fastest Known Time travelling on foot, over 5000km, around 20 miles aday from Norway to Spain.

Follow @cotswoldventurers and join the fb group to hear about all the walks planned for 2026 🥾

All I need todo now is prep my snack bag for the bike and get some sleep.

#ironman703elsinore let’s go!

Mindset is going from confident to nervous. The aim is to finish and not 💩 myself and have a great day 😃

Good luck to everyone racing this weekend 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

To track me download the Ironman app and enter my name or #532 😜

Glasses & Caps @kyloeinthewild use code: LAVINIA15 for extra discount 😎

All I need todo now is prep my snack bag for the bike and get some sleep.

#ironman703elsinore let’s go!

Mindset is going from confident to nervous. The aim is to finish and not 💩 myself and have a great day 😃

Good luck to everyone racing this weekend 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

To track me download the Ironman app and enter my name or #532 😜

Glasses & Caps @kyloeinthewild use code: LAVINIA15 for extra discount 😎

There is never the right time to go….
I’m on Part 1 of my 3 challenges for this year.

Van camping my way to Denmark for #ironman703elsinore spending little money and enjoying the journey.

I have ulcerative colitis, being ill gave me a new perspective on life. We only get one.

Follow along @laviniadrake to see if I can complete all 3 challenges

There is never the right time to go….
I’m on Part 1 of my 3 challenges for this year.

Van camping my way to Denmark for #ironman703elsinore spending little money and enjoying the journey.

I have ulcerative colitis, being ill gave me a new perspective on life. We only get one.

Follow along @laviniadrake to see if I can complete all 3 challenges

Found the Ironman 70.3 events village and swim start and JELLLLLLLY FISH

Found the Ironman 70.3 events village and swim start and JELLLLLLLY FISH

I’ve arrived in Helsingør for Ironman 70.3 Elsinore 🥳
Have a cup of tea with me and watch me eat this new biscuit creation Cookeo Yum Dry Crunchy

I’ve arrived in Helsingør for Ironman 70.3 Elsinore 🥳
Have a cup of tea with me and watch me eat this new biscuit creation Cookeo Yum Dry Crunchy

That one time we didn’t wear sports clothes 😍 Don’t worry, we’re not losing our outdoorsiness, we slept in a carpark, woken at 4am by parakeets 🦜 and got ready at the services 😜

That one time we didn’t wear sports clothes 😍 Don’t worry, we’re not losing our outdoorsiness, we slept in a carpark, woken at 4am by parakeets 🦜 and got ready at the services 😜

Cycling goals 🤪 Same hobby, different levels! Who can relate?

Cycling goals 🤪 Same hobby, different levels! Who can relate?

Last lake swim done before heading to Denmark on Monday for Ironman 70.3 Elsinore. I’m hoping to finish the 70.3 and then the full distance Ironman in Kalmar to get the extra special medal and title “Viking of the North”. It can only be achieved by completing a full and half Ironman triathlon in Scandinavia during the same calendar year 🔨

Last lake swim done before heading to Denmark on Monday for Ironman 70.3 Elsinore. I’m hoping to finish the 70.3 and then the full distance Ironman in Kalmar to get the extra special medal and title “Viking of the North”. It can only be achieved by completing a full and half Ironman triathlon in Scandinavia during the same calendar year 🔨

Honestly looking at this smileys last week and during Blenheim Palace Triathlon Weekend Warrior gave me little boosts of happiness. Everyone needs smiley nails 💅

Book me to paint them for you! 💅 I’ve added them to my fundraising items on my website to help pay for the medical adventure course which cost £849, which I need to go on to learn how to keep safe when I walk the length of Europe from Norway to Spain starting in August.

I may not be a nail tech, but we can have a chat and make smileys 😁😍😁😍😁

Honestly looking at this smileys last week and during Blenheim Palace Triathlon Weekend Warrior gave me little boosts of happiness. Everyone needs smiley nails 💅

Book me to paint them for you! 💅 I’ve added them to my fundraising items on my website to help pay for the medical adventure course which cost £849, which I need to go on to learn how to keep safe when I walk the length of Europe from Norway to Spain starting in August.

I may not be a nail tech, but we can have a chat and make smileys 😁😍😁😍😁

Come walk with me 🥾 Wednesday 9th July 2025 9:30-11am.

Meet: @carles_coffee Cerney Wick Ln, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5LW

Free parking: Please car share where possible.
Toilets inside Carle’s Cafe where you are welcome to stay for a drink, cake and chat after the walk.

Start your Wednesday morning with a lovely walk outside in nature. Fill your lungs with fresh air, stretch your legs and clear your head.

Wednesday walks are open to all: Familes, friends, couples, solo walkers and dogs.

Each Wedneday walk will be different, so you can learn a new route around the Cotswolds without needing to keep checking a map or phone. Lavinia will lead the route so you don’t need to worry about getting lost.

Treasure Hunt: A card with things to find on the walk, this will be offered at the beginning of the walk and isn’t just for kids! Focusing on finding things whilst walking can open your eyes to things you might miss as well as being a form of mindfulness - so can help relieve some stress.

Accessability: The walks are not wheel friendly, due to uneven surfaces with mud, tree roots and stiles.

Children’s tickets are free, they will need to walk with an adult who can carry them if needed.

Dogs must be kept on leads.

What to expect:
Arrive at the carpark by 9:20, get your walking footwear on, coats, backpacks, suncream, water bottle etc.

Find Lavinia at the meeting place. Lavinia will give a welcome brief and overview of the walk, hand out Treasure Hunt Cards (optional).

9:30 the walk will begin. We’ll then walk, everyone walks at difference paces, we’ll pause at stiles etc when needed to regroup and ensure no-one is left behind.

We’ll then return to the start point around 11am. Everyone is welcome to stay for a drink, cake and a chat in the cafe after.

Please bring suitable footwear for the weather.

Booking required as spaces are limited.

Comment for the booking link 🔗

Come walk with me 🥾 Wednesday 9th July 2025 9:30-11am.

Meet: @carles_coffee Cerney Wick Ln, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5LW

Free parking: Please car share where possible.
Toilets inside Carle’s Cafe where you are welcome to stay for a drink, cake and chat after the walk.

Start your Wednesday morning with a lovely walk outside in nature. Fill your lungs with fresh air, stretch your legs and clear your head.

Wednesday walks are open to all: Familes, friends, couples, solo walkers and dogs.

Each Wedneday walk will be different, so you can learn a new route around the Cotswolds without needing to keep checking a map or phone. Lavinia will lead the route so you don’t need to worry about getting lost.

Treasure Hunt: A card with things to find on the walk, this will be offered at the beginning of the walk and isn’t just for kids! Focusing on finding things whilst walking can open your eyes to things you might miss as well as being a form of mindfulness - so can help relieve some stress.

Accessability: The walks are not wheel friendly, due to uneven surfaces with mud, tree roots and stiles.

Children’s tickets are free, they will need to walk with an adult who can carry them if needed.

Dogs must be kept on leads.

What to expect:
Arrive at the carpark by 9:20, get your walking footwear on, coats, backpacks, suncream, water bottle etc.

Find Lavinia at the meeting place. Lavinia will give a welcome brief and overview of the walk, hand out Treasure Hunt Cards (optional).

9:30 the walk will begin. We’ll then walk, everyone walks at difference paces, we’ll pause at stiles etc when needed to regroup and ensure no-one is left behind.

We’ll then return to the start point around 11am. Everyone is welcome to stay for a drink, cake and a chat in the cafe after.

Please bring suitable footwear for the weather.

Booking required as spaces are limited.

Comment for the booking link 🔗

We = my bike and I 😂
Weekend Warrior at @blenheimpalacetriathlon ✅
After mechanical issues in race 1 and 2, then rain on race 3…. Sunday Race 4 was a dream. Fatigue hit in the last lap of the run on race 5!

A few problems cropped up but I’m glad they did as if they happened at Ironman 70.3 or Ironman I’ll be DNF.

Trialing a different saddle thanks to @discoverbikesuk & it’s booked in to have some work done on Thursday before I leave.

I leave for Denmark in 6 days. 😱

My first Sprint distance triathlon and I completed 5 over the weekend, the version of me 2 years ago would be so proud!!!

All that training adds up. So keep going and go at your own pace 💪

Follow along to see me van camp to Denmark for Ironman 70.3 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

We = my bike and I 😂
Weekend Warrior at @blenheimpalacetriathlon ✅
After mechanical issues in race 1 and 2, then rain on race 3…. Sunday Race 4 was a dream. Fatigue hit in the last lap of the run on race 5!

A few problems cropped up but I’m glad they did as if they happened at Ironman 70.3 or Ironman I’ll be DNF.

Trialing a different saddle thanks to @discoverbikesuk & it’s booked in to have some work done on Thursday before I leave.

I leave for Denmark in 6 days. 😱

My first Sprint distance triathlon and I completed 5 over the weekend, the version of me 2 years ago would be so proud!!!

All that training adds up. So keep going and go at your own pace 💪

Follow along to see me van camp to Denmark for Ironman 70.3 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

🥾Sunday Funday Walk - 6th July starting at @carles_coffee 9:30am around 5km taking 1.5hours 🌳

Meeting: Carle’s Coffee, Cerney Wick Ln, Cirencester GL7 5LW

Free Parking - Please car share where possible.
Cafe & Toilets onsite, everyone welcome to stay for a tea & cake after the walk.

Start your Sunday morning with a lovely walk outside in nature. Fill your lungs with fresh air, stretch your legs and clear your head.

Sunday Funday walks are open to all: Familes, friends, couples, solo walkers and dogs.

Each Sunday walk will be different, so you can learn a new route around the Cotswolds without needing to keep checking a map or phone. Lavinia will lead the route so you don’t need to worry about getting lost.

Treasure Hunt: A card with things to find on the walk, this will be offered at the beginning of the walk and isn’t just for kids! Focusing on finding things whilst walking can open your eyes to things you might miss as well as being a form of mindfulness - so can help relieve some stress.

Accessability: The walks are not wheel friendly, due to uneven surfaces with mud, tree roots and stiles.

Children’s tickets are free, they will need to walk with an adult who can carry them if needed.

Dogs must be kept on leads.

What to expect:
Arrive at the carpark by 9:20, get your walking footwear on, coats, backpacks, suncream, water bottle etc.
Find Lavinia at the meeting place. Lavinia will give a welcome brief and overview of the walk, hand out Treasure Hunt Cards (optional).

9:30 the walk will begin. We’ll then walk, everyone walks at difference paces, we’ll pause at stiles etc when needed to regroup and ensure no-one is left behind.
We’ll then return to the start point around 11am, if there is a cafe everyone is welcome to stay for a drink and a chat.

Please bring suitable footwear for the weather.

Booking required as spaces are limited.

Book via website laviniadrake.com/walks

🥾Sunday Funday Walk - 6th July starting at @carles_coffee 9:30am around 5km taking 1.5hours 🌳

Meeting: Carle’s Coffee, Cerney Wick Ln, Cirencester GL7 5LW

Free Parking - Please car share where possible.
Cafe & Toilets onsite, everyone welcome to stay for a tea & cake after the walk.

Start your Sunday morning with a lovely walk outside in nature. Fill your lungs with fresh air, stretch your legs and clear your head.

Sunday Funday walks are open to all: Familes, friends, couples, solo walkers and dogs.

Each Sunday walk will be different, so you can learn a new route around the Cotswolds without needing to keep checking a map or phone. Lavinia will lead the route so you don’t need to worry about getting lost.

Treasure Hunt: A card with things to find on the walk, this will be offered at the beginning of the walk and isn’t just for kids! Focusing on finding things whilst walking can open your eyes to things you might miss as well as being a form of mindfulness - so can help relieve some stress.

Accessability: The walks are not wheel friendly, due to uneven surfaces with mud, tree roots and stiles.

Children’s tickets are free, they will need to walk with an adult who can carry them if needed.

Dogs must be kept on leads.

What to expect:
Arrive at the carpark by 9:20, get your walking footwear on, coats, backpacks, suncream, water bottle etc.
Find Lavinia at the meeting place. Lavinia will give a welcome brief and overview of the walk, hand out Treasure Hunt Cards (optional).

9:30 the walk will begin. We’ll then walk, everyone walks at difference paces, we’ll pause at stiles etc when needed to regroup and ensure no-one is left behind.
We’ll then return to the start point around 11am, if there is a cafe everyone is welcome to stay for a drink and a chat.

Please bring suitable footwear for the weather.

Booking required as spaces are limited.

Book via website laviniadrake.com/walks

Starting a new career, hobby, relationship, moving somewhere new… can be scary, the imposter syndrome appears, self doubt, anxiety, the unknown, fear.

Those uncomfortable feelings in the middle as you leave the safety of the old you and navigate into the unknown.

Keep going, you are stronger than you know. A better, happier version of you is waiting for you, you just need to get through the uncomfortable part to reach her 💖 Remember why you started the journey and keep moving forward 💖

Starting a new career, hobby, relationship, moving somewhere new… can be scary, the imposter syndrome appears, self doubt, anxiety, the unknown, fear.

Those uncomfortable feelings in the middle as you leave the safety of the old you and navigate into the unknown.

Keep going, you are stronger than you know. A better, happier version of you is waiting for you, you just need to get through the uncomfortable part to reach her 💖 Remember why you started the journey and keep moving forward 💖

Ok new motto: just do it, don’t think!
Friday night I was stressing about raising awareness and just getting no replies or rejection emails to help for my 5000km+ walk. Saturday morning I dug out the 💩 suit and made a quick sign in the car on way to Tetbury Park Run. Push my comfort zone.

It was very hot 💩

I took it off after park run (I was melting🫠) and finished a 2hour run as part of my Ironman training.

Today I see this on Facebook 😂😂😂

I better get the next part of my website done as people have been looking 👀

Had some lovely chats with fellow park runners whilst running. Such a great community.

How can you help? Follow me and share with your friends, more to come 💩

Ok new motto: just do it, don’t think!
Friday night I was stressing about raising awareness and just getting no replies or rejection emails to help for my 5000km+ walk. Saturday morning I dug out the 💩 suit and made a quick sign in the car on way to Tetbury Park Run. Push my comfort zone.

It was very hot 💩

I took it off after park run (I was melting🫠) and finished a 2hour run as part of my Ironman training.

Today I see this on Facebook 😂😂😂

I better get the next part of my website done as people have been looking 👀

Had some lovely chats with fellow park runners whilst running. Such a great community.

How can you help? Follow me and share with your friends, more to come 💩

If you’re having a bad day, go outside and find 5-10 things and let your stresses disappear 🌳

I’ve been struggling mentally recently the overwhelm of planning to be away for 6 months walking the length of Europe. Still waiting on vital information so I can plan the route etc regarding world records. Tiredness from Ironman training, it all mounts up. There is just a lot going on, which I am super grateful for this opportunity. To pull myself out of the hole I’m focusing on finding things whilst out training which bring happiness.

Here are 5 things from this weekend triathlon training:
1. I wore the 💩 suit to Park Run raise awareness of the N2S trip & challenge my comfort zone, made some people smile, I also told someone I was walking the U.K. (not Norway to Spain?!)

2. My nails matching my socks, matching my yoga mat, matching my smoothie

2. The cafe letting us sit out of the wind whilst we drank tea as I’d had enough of the wind, whilst they cleaned around us.

3. Chelsea buns 🍒🍒

4. Finding fishes all over Tetbury 🐟🐟

5. Smelling elderflower, I picked some to take home and it still smells wonderful 🌼

If you’re having a bad day, go outside and find 5-10 things and let your stresses disappear 🌳

I’ve been struggling mentally recently the overwhelm of planning to be away for 6 months walking the length of Europe. Still waiting on vital information so I can plan the route etc regarding world records. Tiredness from Ironman training, it all mounts up. There is just a lot going on, which I am super grateful for this opportunity. To pull myself out of the hole I’m focusing on finding things whilst out training which bring happiness.

Here are 5 things from this weekend triathlon training:
1. I wore the 💩 suit to Park Run raise awareness of the N2S trip & challenge my comfort zone, made some people smile, I also told someone I was walking the U.K. (not Norway to Spain?!)

2. My nails matching my socks, matching my yoga mat, matching my smoothie

2. The cafe letting us sit out of the wind whilst we drank tea as I’d had enough of the wind, whilst they cleaned around us.

3. Chelsea buns 🍒🍒

4. Finding fishes all over Tetbury 🐟🐟

5. Smelling elderflower, I picked some to take home and it still smells wonderful 🌼

We close our eyes for the last time….and this is exactly why I’ve 2 big challenges for 2025. Life is too short to wait, that perfect time never comes.
Whilst my Ulcerative Colitis is under control, I’m taking on the challenge of becoming an Ironman “Viking of the North” (part 1 is IM 70.3 Elsinore in June, part 2 IM in August) and a week later I will begin walking the length of Europe over 5000km from Norway to Spain, because if I don’t do it this year, even though the timing isn’t perfect… it might never happen. Tomorrow is not guaranteed….

Videos mostly @iamsamgurney
Glasses @kyloeinthewild

We close our eyes for the last time….and this is exactly why I’ve 2 big challenges for 2025. Life is too short to wait, that perfect time never comes.
Whilst my Ulcerative Colitis is under control, I’m taking on the challenge of becoming an Ironman “Viking of the North” (part 1 is IM 70.3 Elsinore in June, part 2 IM in August) and a week later I will begin walking the length of Europe over 5000km from Norway to Spain, because if I don’t do it this year, even though the timing isn’t perfect… it might never happen. Tomorrow is not guaranteed….

Videos mostly @iamsamgurney
Glasses @kyloeinthewild

84 days to go live whilst on a long run!

Walk news

Trying to get out of a misery hole so I wore my 💩 to park run!

Donate button is live on the website and I’ll be creating a fundraising target detail soon…. Just a lot todo with training and I’m finding it overwhelming keeping up with basic life tasks. Anyway we keep going as I will get out of this hole

Now what is this weird torture device???

84 days to go live whilst on a long run!

Walk news

Trying to get out of a misery hole so I wore my 💩 to park run!

Donate button is live on the website and I’ll be creating a fundraising target detail soon…. Just a lot todo with training and I’m finding it overwhelming keeping up with basic life tasks. Anyway we keep going as I will get out of this hole

Now what is this weird torture device???

I’ve been struggling mentally with overwhelm, motivation and tiredness. My weekend Ironman training included a 2:45 hr run, 30 mins of yoga, followed by a 6 hr Brick the next day, with insane winds that were throwing the bike all over the road. After crying in a lay-by and then quickly moving as a creepy man pulled up smiling at me. I decided to look for 10 things, this gave me focus and got me out of my head (some are from the day before):

1. Cyclistist who have a massive 👍 and asked if I was ok?
2. The giant daisies blowing in the wind
3. People running a 100mile relay race with batons up a mile long steep hill
4. Getting a free Coconut Hot Chocolate
5. Park Run with a guy who described the course all the way around to keep his first timer friends going 😂 3 laps of “nearly there”
6. Weird concrete block in the woods
7. Sneaking my bike into @puregym_cirencester and getting a hug from gym friend who I’d not seen in months
8. Greggs wedges fitting in my cycling bag for the ride home
9. The LION in someone’s garden.
10. Awesome name on a gravestone “Axel Thor…”

Let me know if you do this…. What is the weirdest thing you’ve seen in someone’s garden ?

I’ve been struggling mentally with overwhelm, motivation and tiredness. My weekend Ironman training included a 2:45 hr run, 30 mins of yoga, followed by a 6 hr Brick the next day, with insane winds that were throwing the bike all over the road. After crying in a lay-by and then quickly moving as a creepy man pulled up smiling at me. I decided to look for 10 things, this gave me focus and got me out of my head (some are from the day before):

1. Cyclistist who have a massive 👍 and asked if I was ok?
2. The giant daisies blowing in the wind
3. People running a 100mile relay race with batons up a mile long steep hill
4. Getting a free Coconut Hot Chocolate
5. Park Run with a guy who described the course all the way around to keep his first timer friends going 😂 3 laps of “nearly there”
6. Weird concrete block in the woods
7. Sneaking my bike into @puregym_cirencester and getting a hug from gym friend who I’d not seen in months
8. Greggs wedges fitting in my cycling bag for the ride home
9. The LION in someone’s garden.
10. Awesome name on a gravestone “Axel Thor…”

Let me know if you do this…. What is the weirdest thing you’ve seen in someone’s garden ?

10 mile TT (time trial) yes they look really intimidating, most people are wearing sperm helmets, have bikes worth more than my belongings and some even get paid todo it!

I didn’t think I’d like racing, I’m a slow and steady endurance girl. Last night was my 5th 10 miler and although I came 28/28 riders, I improved my 10 mile PB in horrible windy conditions, got to try out the @zone3official tri suit ready for Blenheim Palace Triathlon in 2 weeks time. I also had great fun screaming at pot holes and was even sick in my mouth! My front light is actually a head torch and I’m wearing Christmas socks, the funny thing is despite me not being very quick or pro I’m currently 2nd on the female leader board for the season because I turn up and finish🤣🤣🤣🤣 going to try a different location next week, see how serious and scary they are 🫣

Photo @jeremyallen65
Glasses @kyloeinthewild code: LAVINIA15 works with their b1g1free offer 😎

10 mile TT (time trial) yes they look really intimidating, most people are wearing sperm helmets, have bikes worth more than my belongings and some even get paid todo it!

I didn’t think I’d like racing, I’m a slow and steady endurance girl. Last night was my 5th 10 miler and although I came 28/28 riders, I improved my 10 mile PB in horrible windy conditions, got to try out the @zone3official tri suit ready for Blenheim Palace Triathlon in 2 weeks time. I also had great fun screaming at pot holes and was even sick in my mouth! My front light is actually a head torch and I’m wearing Christmas socks, the funny thing is despite me not being very quick or pro I’m currently 2nd on the female leader board for the season because I turn up and finish🤣🤣🤣🤣 going to try a different location next week, see how serious and scary they are 🫣

Photo @jeremyallen65
Glasses @kyloeinthewild code: LAVINIA15 works with their b1g1free offer 😎

Same hobby different levels. Who can relate??

(Just for fun, Sam is actually really good and doesn’t cycle ahead accept when attacking hills!)

Same hobby different levels. Who can relate??

(Just for fun, Sam is actually really good and doesn’t cycle ahead accept when attacking hills!)

92 Days until I start my attempt at setting the female record for traveling the length of Europe on foot. From NorthCape, Norway to Tarifa, Spain.

Adventure Medicine Course in the Lake District is booked! This will give me outdoor skills to staying safe and knowing what todo if I have a medical issue. I’ve paid the £125 deposit but need help paying the remaining balance of £724 due 8th June. If you can help please get in touch.

I‘m going to be hosting walks (come join me in the Cotswolds) before I leave in August and then in 2026. These will be ticketed and the money raised will pay for the course and other bits on my trip.

Grab a cuppa and watch the rest to hear about some highs and lows from the week 🥳🥾

92 Days until I start my attempt at setting the female record for traveling the length of Europe on foot. From NorthCape, Norway to Tarifa, Spain.

Adventure Medicine Course in the Lake District is booked! This will give me outdoor skills to staying safe and knowing what todo if I have a medical issue. I’ve paid the £125 deposit but need help paying the remaining balance of £724 due 8th June. If you can help please get in touch.

I‘m going to be hosting walks (come join me in the Cotswolds) before I leave in August and then in 2026. These will be ticketed and the money raised will pay for the course and other bits on my trip.

Grab a cuppa and watch the rest to hear about some highs and lows from the week 🥳🥾

I’m loving training for an Ironman triathlon but some days I struggle with motivation.

Here are 3 things which can help you get out on the run:

1. Arrange to meet a friend for a run and determine the distance or time before you meet, so you hold each other accountable to the run, you’ll have a great time chatting and exercising. 👯👯‍♀️👯‍♂️

2. Order something on Vinted and have it sent to “not the nearest” drop off point, then run to collect it. You’ll get to run a different route and get a prize at the end. Option to walk/run back! 🎁💝🎁

3. Book a race event which is out of your comfort zone (ran a 10k, book a 1/2 Marathon), now imagine yourself crossing the finish line 🏁 how will you feel? Could you raise money for charity? Giving yourself extra purpose will get you motivated for the challenge or charity, providing you with a higher level of motivation to get out running. 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️

Comment your motivation ideas below, I can always do with more 😝?👇

I’m loving training for an Ironman triathlon but some days I struggle with motivation.

Here are 3 things which can help you get out on the run:

1. Arrange to meet a friend for a run and determine the distance or time before you meet, so you hold each other accountable to the run, you’ll have a great time chatting and exercising. 👯👯‍♀️👯‍♂️

2. Order something on Vinted and have it sent to “not the nearest” drop off point, then run to collect it. You’ll get to run a different route and get a prize at the end. Option to walk/run back! 🎁💝🎁

3. Book a race event which is out of your comfort zone (ran a 10k, book a 1/2 Marathon), now imagine yourself crossing the finish line 🏁 how will you feel? Could you raise money for charity? Giving yourself extra purpose will get you motivated for the challenge or charity, providing you with a higher level of motivation to get out running. 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️

Comment your motivation ideas below, I can always do with more 😝?👇

Join me…Walks coming in June & July, then weekly for 2026!! 🥾

94 days until I begin hiking from Norway to Spain on foot in an attempt to be the first female to walk the length of EUROPE, crossing 6 countries…but I’ll need your help…. Follow along for more details 🥾

Walking trousers @acaioutdoorwear
Glasses & Cap @kyloeinthewild

Join me…Walks coming in June & July, then weekly for 2026!! 🥾

94 days until I begin hiking from Norway to Spain on foot in an attempt to be the first female to walk the length of EUROPE, crossing 6 countries…but I’ll need your help…. Follow along for more details 🥾

Walking trousers @acaioutdoorwear
Glasses & Cap @kyloeinthewild

Part 1: How to soft launch your partner on social! Take a video or photo of yourself and ensure they are mostly out of shot but show enough of them to peak your homegirls beady eyes 👀

Wearing @kyloeinthewild glasses code LAVINIA15 🤫

Part 1: How to soft launch your partner on social! Take a video or photo of yourself and ensure they are mostly out of shot but show enough of them to peak your homegirls beady eyes 👀

Wearing @kyloeinthewild glasses code LAVINIA15 🤫

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