I updated you on my knee progress in my last blog post – it’s an overuse issue exacerbated by my biomechanics, something which can most definitely be managed, so I’m still planning my race schedule for next year! But with an element of caution of course. After having a pretty long break from training and … More Winter Running: Winter Races
Dodging tourists and drunken hecklers as I strode through London covered in flashing wristbands and glowsticks was definitely an interesting way to spend my Saturday evening! I lined up on the start line of the Shine Night Walk Half Marathon with the rest of #TeamSOLE, and thousands of other enthusiastic walkers raising money for Cancer … More Shine Night Walk Half Marathon Recap
The Women’s Running 10k in Brockwell Park took place on 13th September, as the penultimate race in the series. In 2013, I ran the Finsbury Park Women’s Running 10k and loved the fun, small race feel and inclusive atmosphere. This year I headed along to marshall and lend my volunteer support to the smooth running … More 5 Top Tips for Marshalling at a Race {Women’s Running 10k}
I don’t think I’ve ever started a race so near the front! I felt like a bit of a fraud. Having been given a VIP blogger place for the Vitality British 10k, I enjoyed a buffet breakfast in the smart Cavalry & Guards Club, had more photos taken of myself than ever before, and … More Vitality British 10k: Race Recap
Last Sunday I ran the much anticipated and talked about Nike Women’s 10k in Victoria Park. It was a great atmosphere and I did really enjoy myself despite a less than ideal pre-race build-up! Here’s how NOT to prepare for a race: 3 weeks before the race, cycle 40miles and knacker your knees Then, go … More How NOT to prepare for a race (Nike Women’s 10k recap)
After seeing Charlie’s (The Runner Beans) blog post recently on her top 5 running moments, I thought I’d share mine! Over the last 3 years I’ve had some amazing experiences through running, and it was quite hard to narrow it down to just 5… 1. My very first 20minute run I started out running 3 … More My Top 5 Running Moments
I clearly remember my first half marathon– after all, it was less than a year ago! Last weekend I had the privilege to run with one of my best friends as she completed her first 13.1 and I’m still filled with incredible pride and happiness that I got to share that with her. Leading up … More Run Hackney Half Marathon Race Recap
This race sounded a bit strange from the outset – no finish line, just a retired racing driver chasing you in car around Silverstone – and when I turned up on Saturday to sleep in what was a cross between a shipping container and a highly modern sleep pod, the strangeness was simply heightened! The … More Wings For Life World Run – Silverstone
The Salomon CityTrail Richmond 10k I hoped that having the Salomon CityTrail Richmond 10k in my diary would keep me running after Brighton Half! However I hadn’t counted on the allure of ClassPass and wanting to try all the new-to-me studios, so I think I’d actually run a grand total of twice by the time the … More Salomon CityTrail Richmond 10k
If you follow me on Instagram you may already have seen how my weekend at Brighton Half Marathon panned out- SPOILER ALERT- it ended with a stonking 18minute PB!! Thumbs up to Brighton Half! After worrying about the weather all week, and praying the rain held off, I woke up Sunday morning to a bright … More Brighton Half Marathon Recap
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