ASICS FrontRunner UK team member; obese to runner; taking on crazy challenges and training for the London Marathon for JDRF
Race pacing is something I have always wanted to have a go at. I’ve paced numerous times at Parkrun, been a guide runner at 10k races and unofficially paced friends at half marathons before, but I’ve always been too scared to take the step and carry the pacing flag. That is until East London Half Marathon. … More My first official pacing experience at East London Half
So this week there’s been a flurry of excitement around Ride London with ballot results being announced and magazines dropping onto people’s doorsteps. When this happened to me in 2018 I was a bag of nerves, I’d completely forgotten I had entered and just didn’t know what to do or where to begin. So for all you newbies, feeling slightly apprehensive about your ballot place, here are my top tips based on what you told me on Instagram you wanted to know. Hopefully this makes the thought of those 100miles and all the training that goes with it seem a little less daunting. If there’s anything else you want to know, pop it in the comments below…. … More On yer bike… my top Ride London tips for newbies
Last week I was lucky enough to be invited to celebrate the launch of the Lucozade Sport FitWater, more than Water campaign, which featured an intensely fun (and tough- ow my poor glutes and quads) Skifit session at Chel-Ski followed by getting to chat all things fitness with one of my ultimate girl crushes Gemma Atkinson. … More Lucozade Sport Fitwater Event Recap
I am really excited to be travelling to the South of France this summer as I have been gifted a place with Albera Travels. I can’t wait for mountains, fresh air, sunshine and good food. A running holiday is truly a great way to escape, enjoy some time training and forget about work, anxiety or stresses of daily life. Even though you spend a lot of time being active you come back feeling more refreshed and revitalised. I honestly recommend everyone tries some form of active travel or active holiday at some point! So here are my top 10 reasons to try your first running holiday….. … More 10 reasons to try your first running holiday
Its rapidly approaching my anniversary of my first marathon and I’m feeling really reminiscent. I’m still so early into my marathon journey, with two under my belt and two booked for 2019, so the nerves are still fresh and the learning curve is still steep. I had so many questions, worries and learning experiences during my two training cycles and on race day. A marathon is definitely not as scary as you think. So if you’re embarking on your first marathon this year, or are new to 26.2 here are just a few tips I learned along the way that really work for me! We got this! … More New to 26.2? My top tips for your first marathon experience
2019 is my third year of running, but like 2018 I’m being brave and mixing things up with some more cycling and swimming, so this year is all about the year of the triathlon for me and London Triathlon in August is my big race of the year which I am so excited about! On top of that I also have Liverpool Marathon, Ride London 100 and London Duathlon so lots of longer distances and fun with the bikes … More 2019: goals, dreams and events
Just a few snaps of the highlights from 2018. Thanks for the memories … More 2018 in pictures
What a year 2018 has been, there have been some ups and downs but no year is perfect, I’m happy with my progress and the development I’ve made. 2018 has taught me some vital lessons, so before thinking ahead to 2019 goals, I just wanted to quickly recap some of the pearls of wisdom 2018 has given me … More Lessons learned from 2018
Last week I announced the biggest competition I’ve ever ran- a chance to win a week’s running holiday in the South of France with Albera Expeditions on the 1 – 8 June 2019. Albera Expeditions are a small, local tour company providing running holidays where you can immerse yourself in the local scenery and culture. … More Win a running holiday in the Pyrenees with Albera Expeditions
It is something ever runner dreads, but losing my running mojo was the best thing that ever happened to me. … More So you’ve lost your running mojo? So What?
