Coat On Coat Off Muddy Boots

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Where the Mud Teaches You Who You Are

Somewhere between mile 40 and 150, the mud feels like it’s trying to pull you under and the finish line feels like a rumour. I’ve been there—caught between exhaustion and the urge to turn back.

But that’s where the magic begins. When every step feels impossible, you discover the reserves you didn’t know you had. One more step is always there if you look for it.

Between the challenges of the Sussex Hospices Trail, I was also training for—and completing—ultra marathons to raise money for charity. Those miles weren’t separate journeys; they were all part of the same commitment to push further for a cause that matters.

My 200‑mile trek wasn’t just an endurance test—it was a lesson in gratitude. Even in snow, rain, and the kind of cold that bites, I’m reminded how lucky I am to move through this landscape at all. Every step forward is a celebration of life.

Come with me through the wind, the rain, and the mud. The toughest paths lead to the most beautiful views—and reveal the strongest parts of who we are.

“A charming odyssey of Vicki’s inner strength to help those less fortunate than herself. She battled against the mud and the rain, and the reader is drawn on to know what happens next. A book for all walkers and lovers of Sussex to enjoy. ” Gerald GC May 2026 from Sussex