I recently decided that I am going to complete the Couch to 5k running programme, recommended and built by the the NHS. Everyone I've told about this has been a bit confused, as I'm far from a 'beginner' runner (did I mention I ran a marathon last year? I'm still using that fact to impress …
It’s been a week since I crossed the finish line at the end of Brighton Marathon, stumbling towards the baggage pick-up in a daze, gripping onto a foil blanket, overwhelmed by the weight of what I had just done: I had just run a fricking marathon. I am filled with a sense of utter pride …
Monday YogaAfter Sunday’s half, I was looking forward to a class which had little energy requirement! I’m pretty rubbish at following yoga poses (especially when I’m sore from a long run!), but I definitely felt as though I’d had a good stretch. It was the perfect way to recover. My hip was still pretty sore, …
As you know, my first half marathon (ever) was supposed to be the Milton Keynes Winter Half back in December. Unfortunately the race was postponed due to a heavy snow forecast. I was gutted, but upon seeing the weather the next day, I realised it was a good call to make. I don’t live too …
Well guys, here we are - in the middle of my marathon training! It’s crazy to think that I’m only “halfway” through the adventure, but makes me feel a little bit better about my current state (and how much time I’ve got left to achieve the other half!). Monday PhysioAfter last week’s miserable post, I …
The first run is always the hardest. I don’t actually know how much I believe this, but I will say that it is going to be hard. You can’t go from couch potato to running 5km without a little difficulty! If you’re relatively fit, then running may feel a little easier. If you’re like me …
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Short update this week... After injuring my foot in my run last Sunday, I decided to rest this week. I took rest quite literally and ended up not even going to the gym... I attempted a run on Saturday morning, which ended 9 miles short of my goal and in a lot of foot pain …
While it seems counterintuitive to invest a decent amount of money in something you’re not entirely sure you’re going to stick to, the right gear makes a world of difference when it comes to running. You can run in the “wrong” shoes or clothing and decide that it’s not for you as a result of …
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Monday 5kmI was having lunch with my mum, sister and brother on Monday, so I decided to run when I got home from work. I planned to do at least 5km, but with the aim to run 10k. Spoiler: I bailed at 5! My first run since the half, I felt surprisingly good, but it …
