When Tracey Atkinson's life began to unravel, running became more than exercise, it became survival.
A mother navigating brain surgery, menopause, anxiety, heartbreak and the relentless pressures of everyday life, Tracey found herself searching for a way back to herself. What began as a personal escape soon became an extraordinary challenge: twelve races in twelve months across twelve countries. From lonely training runs to international start lines, Diary of a Mum on the Run is the honest, unfiltered story of one woman rebuilding her confidence, identity and purpose step by step. But this is about far more than medals or marathon times. It is a story of resilience in midlife, of motherhood and mental strength, of learning how to keep moving forward when life seems determined to pull you back. With warmth, humour and brutal honesty, Tracey shares the fears, failures and triumphs behind the challenge and the lessons she discovered along the way. For anyone who has ever felt lost, overwhelmed or forced to start again, this memoir is a reminder that it is never too late to reclaim your life.Never give up. Believe in yourself.
Consistency beats perfection every time.