The Backpacker Chronicles Week 10 – Costa Rica & A Fractured Rib?

Hey team, how's it going? Apologies that this post is a tiny bit late, you'll see why as you read on - it's been crazy over here! (If you want to catch up on my travels, take a look at the links at the end of this post).   What I've been up to  Well,…

Mindfulness: Falling for fall?

Summer has always been my favourite season, and so when Autumn arrives it can be easy to feel despondent. Whilst social media gets excited for crisp leaves, warm jumpers and Pumpkin Spice Lattes, but I often struggle slightly- I think that's the thing with the British Summer- blink and you'll miss it.  That's why it can…

Monday Motivation: A Life Outside of Running

Morning! This week's motivation is courtesy of Ashley Higginson and Saucony. Ashley is a steeplechase runner who almost gave up on her sport completely. In the end, it turned out to be finding a life outside of running, and a sense of balance, that rekindled her fire.   https://youtu.be/fAkbqRqJ7Lg   This speaks to me a…

Woman Crush Wednesday: Paula Radcliffe

This week's Woman Crush Wednesday comes to you courtesy of the wonderful, the inimitable, the supreme: Paula Radcliffe. Even as a child, completely uninterested in athletics, Paula Radcliffe was always on my radar; regularly competing in (and winning) Olympic events, The London Marathon and The Great North Run.But I don't think it was until Paula retired from professional…

July Favourites

It's been a lovely month, and marathon training is pretty much in full swing! I've been trying new things and pushing my limits, which is always a good thing when it comes to training. So without further ado, here are my monthly favourites:   The Weather   Summer emerged in Britain for about two weeks…