Tag: London runners
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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 said them to others if you’re new to this! I’ve definitely been on both sides…
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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 to me fully rupturing my ACL ligament in my knee and spraining my MCL ligament.…
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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 of it, you’ve gone for a run. It’s really quite simple. Some people seem to…
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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 to a couple of people talking on a podcast feels relatable and so easy to…
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5 of the best South West London running routes
Running in London isn’t all pavements and busy roads. I promise! I have always loved London and it remains my favourite city in the world. I adore living here and running here over the past few years, particularly over the 2020 lockdown, gave me a new appreciation for the city itself, but also the part…
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Less is more: what running in 2022 taught me
I’m a little late to the end of year recap posts, but I like using my blog to have things to look back on so it was important of me to still pen down some thoughts….lest I forget things!! 2022 was a lovely year for plenty of reasons. For the first time since I started…
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Real runners race review: Royal Parks Half Marathon 2022
#runwithus was the official social media hashtag for this years Royal Parks Half Marathon, a sentiment which really echoes why lots of runners love entering races. Sure, many of us have a competitive angle, but actually the comradery, the community and the fact that there are simply other people out running with you is what…
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