Westmorland Homecare worker runs two ultra marathons

Robyn Johnson, from Kendal, went down to Goodwood to participate in Race to the King. To complete the event, Robyn had to do it over two days, with a camp. 

Robyn said: 

"I didn't manage to run it all. I did have to walk some of it because it was very hot. It was a bit tough on the second day because my phone stopped working so I didn't have any music on when things get a bit tricky.

"But I had to postpone races from 2019 because of COVID and injury. I wanted to do it to prove that I could still do this kind of distance." 

Robyn with her partner Andy sharing a Magnums on a hot race day

When asked about what her clients thought about her running, Robyn said: 

"A lot've known that I was having a weekend off and I was travelling down to do this. One of my clients was very excited to hear about it, and she asked me to bring the medal to show her."

She also wanted to mention the support of her co-workers:

"I met Jade who also worked at Westmorland Homecare and she has helped with some training runs. We did a long in Kendal as part of my long distance running."

Robyn is an experienced runner, but she did not always like doing the sport:

"I started running in 2010. I hated doing it in school so I didn't think that I would take to it.

"I lost weight in 2019 through running and I did Race to the Stones. I then had the idea that I would like to do all the other events."

Race to the Stones and Race to the King are both events in the Threshold Trial Series. 

Robyn finds running helps with her mental health: 

"Work can be challenging and if you get a bit stressed or anxious running can take your mind off it.

"When I did get a bit stressed with work it leaves me in a good headspace." 

Robyn passing 35km on the first day