Age: 38

How long have you been running?: Too long

Achievements: World Mountain Running Champion 2000, runner up 2003

European mountain running trophy runner up 3 times

British Hill running champ 5 times

Scottish 3 times

Sky Running World Champion 2006 and 2007, runner up 2008

Goals: To keep running as long as my body is willing

Racing Programme for 2009: Summer in the Alps

Occupation: Massage Therapist

Based: Stirling

Coached by: self

Type of Runner: Hill runner

Favourite Salomon Shoe & why: Speed Cross 2 because it can actually fit in my orthotics. XA Pro’s for dog walking!

Favourite distance: Enjoy longer races

Favourite race or event: Jura - love the long rough races in Scotland

Favourite Training session: long runs

Favoured pre- race meal/ snack: Not fussy

Best piece of advice for beginners and young athletes: Use your running to explore new places

Interests and Hobbies: Scottish hills, travelling, dog walking and reading. Avoiding work as much as possible!