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 Half Marathon Fuelling Guide

 Half Marathon Fuelling Guide

I know far too many runners that don’t fuel during a half marathon, claiming that they ‘don’t need to’. And whilst it’s true that you can get through a 13.1 mile run without taking on extra carbs, you are unlikely to perform at your best and you’re more likely to...

Uplift Oregon 5K Race Recap

Uplift Oregon 5K Race Recap

A race within a race. As a way of involving both the local community and those travelling to Oregon from out of town to watch the Athletics World Champs, Asics put on a 5K race within the Men's Marathon race. I was kindly gifted a bib to the race. Uplift Oregon 5K...

My Favourite Sports Bras: Triumph Triaction Sports Bra Review

My Favourite Sports Bras: Triumph Triaction Sports Bra Review

If you thought finding the right pair of running trainers was hard...for many runners, finding the right sports bra is like finding the Holy Grail. After too many post-run shower moments when I realised I'd chafed on my ribs, back, shoulders etc, the times where I've...

Hackney Half Marathon 2022 Race Recap

Hackney Half Marathon 2022 Race Recap

I was kindly gifted my race entry by Limelight Sports, all opinions are my own. Hackney Half Marathon 2022 Race Recap Looking back at the times I’ve had stomach issues during races, there is a common theme…HEAT.  Yesterday at the Hackney Half, by mile 11 I had to...

Reflections on Big Sur Marathon & Training

Reflections on Big Sur Marathon & Training

It's been 10 days since I ran the Big Sur Marathon and my first marathon since 2019. During the race I started to reflect on what had gone well in training for marathon number 14, plus things I'd change in terms of both training and preparation for the Chicago...

Big Sur Marathon 2022 Race Recap

Big Sur Marathon 2022 Race Recap

Big Sur Marathon 2022 Race Recap Standing on the start line I realised I'd forgotten to put deodorant on..not ideal when you're about to run 26.2 miles. The lack of antiperspirant was just one of a few mistakes I made on race day... Also forgot to put my anti-chafe...

My Favourite Sports Bras: Triumph Triaction Sports Bra Review

My Favourite Sports Bras: Triumph Triaction Sports Bra Review

If you thought finding the right pair of running trainers was hard...for many runners, finding the right sports bra is like finding the Holy Grail. After too many post-run shower moments when I realised I'd chafed on my ribs, back, shoulders etc, the times where I've...

Hackney Half Marathon 2022 Race Recap

Hackney Half Marathon 2022 Race Recap

I was kindly gifted my race entry by Limelight Sports, all opinions are my own. Hackney Half Marathon 2022 Race Recap Looking back at the times I’ve had stomach issues during races, there is a common theme…HEAT.  Yesterday at the Hackney Half, by mile 11 I had to...