marathon, ultramarathon, alice out there

Because we can

February 26, 2015

My legs hurt, especially my left one, as I come to the last three days of the February Run Until You Drop Challenge. I was feeling sorry for myself, and then life taught me a lesson in humility and gratitude.

Fancy a cuppa?

February 17, 2015

I'm currently taking part in the Run Until You Drop challenge. You run the number of miles that correspond to that day in the month. Sounds easy. Well it is pretty tough going, and relentless, but, as always, there are moments that gladden your heart.

Beirut Skyline with Alice Out There from AMO Media Associates

“Thank God for Hezbollah” – the strangest of statements

February 8, 2015

Back in Beirut to lead a two day workshop on reporting women's issues, I was struck as always by the diversity and vivacity of the city. The war in Syria and the advance of ISIS is just across the border. I wondered what its effect would be.