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Posted on August 18, 2019August 17, 2019

Can Couch to 5k make me a faster runner?

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 …

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Posted on April 22, 2018April 22, 2018

Brighton: My First Marathon

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 …

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Posted on February 25, 2018February 25, 2018

Marathon Training – Week 9

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, …

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Posted on February 20, 2018February 20, 2018

MK Winter Half Review

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 …

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Posted on February 18, 2018

Marathon Training – Week 8

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 …

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Posted on February 13, 2018February 13, 2018

Beginner’s Guide to Running: The First Run

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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Posted on February 11, 2018February 10, 2018

Marathon Training – Week 7

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 …

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Posted on February 6, 2018

Beginner’s Guide to Running: What to Wear

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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Posted on February 4, 2018

Marathon Training – Week 6

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 …

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