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Achieving My PB at Valencia Marathon: A Race Recap
At the beginning of 2025 I signed up on a bit of a whim to the Valencia Marathon. Signing up to something almost 12 months away is a great way to think it’s very exciting whilst simultaneously saving it for…
Race recap: Berlin Marathon 2024
At the end of September I dragged my husband off on a running ‘themed’ long weekend away (everyone’s favourite, no?) to Germany. Ok ok, I say themed as though running didn’t take over the whole trip and as though it…
New to running? 5 tips for beginners
“I’m not a runner”, “I’m not built for running”, “running hurts my knees”, “I could never run like you do” – any of those sound familiar? You’ve probably had them said to you if you’re a runner, or you’ve probably…
How I got back running after rupturing my ACL ligament WITHOUT surgery
In January this year I came home from my skiing holiday with a little more than I bargained for – a knee injury, a big old knee brace and a lot of pain and discomfort. A dodgy skiing fall led…
The Brownlee brothers triathlon story – is it all worth it? A book review
The Brownlee brothers are synonymous with triathlon, success and talent. But what does becoming Olympic and World champions really mean? If two lads from Yorkshire can do it, can anyone? And, is it all worth it? This book tells the…
Why it’s totally ok to walk on your runs
I am a HUGE advocate of the run/walk method of running. Yes, that’s right – method of running. I will always stand by the fact that if you’ve gone out for a run and run for even just a part…
5 top tips for your long marathon training runs
If you are training for anything long distance (or longer distance to what YOU are used to, whatever that may be) then the staple of your training is your long runs, which gradually increase in distance and build up your…
Curly girl tips: a runners guide to looking after your curly hair
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5 of the best podcasts to listen to whilst running
The world of podcasts has exploded in the last few years and rightly so! Podcasts are amazing. I love them. There is something about listening to a podcast that feels comfortable and relaxing. I think it’s mostly that listening in…
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