A little while ago there was a lot of press about how smiling while doing an activity, like running, can make it seem less hard. A way to trick your brain, which might be saying ouchie, stop, and then you smile, and your brain goes, oh okay, I guess this is not so bad. That’s the logic anyways. So, I’m happy to try anything to … Continue reading Smile
Do you have a ParkRun within Saturday morning reach and are tempted to give this phenomenon a go? Here’s your guide on how to get out there, and enjoy ParkRun Day as they call it! Click here to visit the website and find out if there is a ParkRun near you. What is it? ParkRun is a weekly free 5km run, happening at a park … Continue reading Your first ParkRun
I’m pretty excited about this statement. But I’m also nervous. I’m nervous that I won’t enjoy either the training, nor the actual race. I’m nervous that I will get injured, or won’t get a time that I secretly dream of. I’m nervous that I will feel under pressure and guilt laden with this time consuming personal endeavour. But I’ve wanted to do this for a … Continue reading I’m running a marathon
It’s no exaggeration that everyone in this area (Teddington, Twickenham, Richmond) runs the Cabbage Patch 10 Miler – well maybe a small exaggeration – but you get my drift. You see those characteristic white long sleeve race tops everywhere, and say casually (mid summer) to any runner what they have coming up, and will undoubtable say the Cabbage Patch. The route runs from/to Twickenham by … Continue reading Race Review: Cabbage Patch 10
I haven’t run this week, and its stressing me out a bit. I’ve been away for work. I packed running gear with me, but there was no gym in my hotel. And to be honest working a booth at a trade show for 4 days, plus setting up and breaking down is hard, and tiring work. My face is tired of smiling 😄, my back … Continue reading I didn’t run
Whether I am on a work trip or on holiday, I pack my running shoes, sports bra and a few running clothes, just in case I can squeeze in a run🤞. We go camping each year to the Isle of Wight and for the last 2 years, I have taken up precious ‘car space’ and squeezed in some running gear, in hopes of fitting in … Continue reading Running in new places
After the running bug has bitten you, you might start entering races. And if you are entering races, you might set goals for yourself. Often you’ll start off just wanting to finish a new distance (in one piece) and then you might want to get a certain time. It is the latter, which might cause you to lose your running mojo 😱. You see, not … Continue reading When it doesn’t go to plan…
It was my birthday request to my husband, Brian, to have him run a race with me. I carefully floated the idea of a 10K race, and set about finding one, which was a suitable distance of time to allow for enough training. Then low and behold I found the RunUK 10K race in Hyde Park – on my bloody birthday. It was like all … Continue reading 10K oh what a day
When it comes to running and juggling family life, there is a whole host of guilt that can sometimes come along for the ride. Mostly my kids and husband are proud and happy for me to be out running and being a fitter, healthier person – and a great role model to boot. But sometimes, Mummy’s out the door at bath/bed time or early in … Continue reading Two little white lies I tell
Guest blog from amazingly determined Fiona Linten (@can_fi_run) talking about how she got started running, what it means to her, and how she juggles running with family life! 2-ish years ago I found myself in a bad place. The birth of my third child really took it out of me. I had been constantly ill during the pregnancy and hubby was working away most of … Continue reading How running changed my life
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