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The Diary of a Mum on the Run
12 Races. 12 Months. 12 Countries. One woman’s unstoppable journey to reclaim her life.
After surviving seizures, brain surgery, fear, setbacks, and the chaos of midlife, Tracey Atkinson refused to let life shrink her. Instead, she laced up her trainers and set out on a year‑long
12 races in 12 months across 12 countries all in support of a charity close to her heart.
What followed was a whirlwind adventure across Europe and beyond,
early mornings, airports, heatwaves, snow, injuries, PBs, podium finishes, glow‑stick Rave Runs, and the rediscovery of a strength she never knew she had.
From the sun‑soaked streets of Marrakesh to the festival energy of Berlin, Madrid’s chaos, Luxembourg’s night run, Cyprus’s heat, and the iconic blue carpet of the Valencia Marathon, Tracey’s story is one of relentless determination and the belief that consistency beats perfection.
Along the way, she
• gruelling training blocks
• travel fatigue
• menopause symptoms
• injuries, falls, antibiotics & illness
• fear, self‑doubt, and anxiety
• and the pressure of being a mum, a worker, a runner… all at once
But each finish line brought her closer to confidence, clarity, purpose and a realisation that the limits she once believed in were never real.
This book is for you if you love…
Inspiring real‑life comeback stories
Running journeys & marathon memoirs
Women’s resilience & empowerment
Grit, humour, heart, and honesty
Travel‑adventure storytelling
Stories of motherhood, healing & hope
Proof that you can start over at any age
Inside this memoir, you’ll discover…
• A story of resilience, motherhood & courage
• Battling brain surgery, menopause & self‑doubt
• Laughter, tears, chaos & community
• The meaning of showing up when life gets messy
• How running became her lifeline
• One unforgettable, unstoppable comeback
A powerful reminder that it’s never too late to rewrite your story.
Raw, real, funny, emotional, and fiercely motivating The Diary of a Mum on the Run will inspire you to dream bigger, dig deeper, and run toward the life you want.
Whether you run, walk, crawl, or simply need a spark of hope, this book will move you.
Never give up. Believe in yourself.
Consistency beats perfection every time.
After surviving seizures, brain surgery, fear, setbacks, and the chaos of midlife, Tracey Atkinson refused to let life shrink her. Instead, she laced up her trainers and set out on a year‑long
12 races in 12 months across 12 countries all in support of a charity close to her heart.
What followed was a whirlwind adventure across Europe and beyond,
early mornings, airports, heatwaves, snow, injuries, PBs, podium finishes, glow‑stick Rave Runs, and the rediscovery of a strength she never knew she had.
From the sun‑soaked streets of Marrakesh to the festival energy of Berlin, Madrid’s chaos, Luxembourg’s night run, Cyprus’s heat, and the iconic blue carpet of the Valencia Marathon, Tracey’s story is one of relentless determination and the belief that consistency beats perfection.
Along the way, she
• gruelling training blocks
• travel fatigue
• menopause symptoms
• injuries, falls, antibiotics & illness
• fear, self‑doubt, and anxiety
• and the pressure of being a mum, a worker, a runner… all at once
But each finish line brought her closer to confidence, clarity, purpose and a realisation that the limits she once believed in were never real.
This book is for you if you love…
Inspiring real‑life comeback stories
Running journeys & marathon memoirs
Women’s resilience & empowerment
Grit, humour, heart, and honesty
Travel‑adventure storytelling
Stories of motherhood, healing & hope
Proof that you can start over at any age
Inside this memoir, you’ll discover…
• A story of resilience, motherhood & courage
• Battling brain surgery, menopause & self‑doubt
• Laughter, tears, chaos & community
• The meaning of showing up when life gets messy
• How running became her lifeline
• One unforgettable, unstoppable comeback
A powerful reminder that it’s never too late to rewrite your story.
Raw, real, funny, emotional, and fiercely motivating The Diary of a Mum on the Run will inspire you to dream bigger, dig deeper, and run toward the life you want.
Whether you run, walk, crawl, or simply need a spark of hope, this book will move you.
Never give up. Believe in yourself.
Consistency beats perfection every time.
231 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 27, 2026
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April 18, 2026
Exceptional
I am someone who came to running later in life, this book resonated with me on a personal level. Tracey’s journey is nothing short of inspiring especially her decision to take up running after her illness.
Tracey writes the highs and the lows of her journey, is relatable and honest. She writes the good, the bad, the ugly and the raves. To me that authenticity makes her story even more powerful.
There were moments that had me laughing out loud, and others I was crying.
This isn’t just a book about running, it’s about resilience, rediscovery, support and pushing beyond what you think is possible. I highly recommend it to anyone.
I am someone who came to running later in life, this book resonated with me on a personal level. Tracey’s journey is nothing short of inspiring especially her decision to take up running after her illness.
Tracey writes the highs and the lows of her journey, is relatable and honest. She writes the good, the bad, the ugly and the raves. To me that authenticity makes her story even more powerful.
There were moments that had me laughing out loud, and others I was crying.
This isn’t just a book about running, it’s about resilience, rediscovery, support and pushing beyond what you think is possible. I highly recommend it to anyone.
March 21, 2026
I found this book inspirational. Tracey sets herself a big challenge of running 12 races in 12 countries. She works, has a family and doesn’t just run, she runs at speed. Some how she fits everything in. An amazing lady.
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