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… Continue reading Mindfulness: Falling for fall?
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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… Continue reading Monday Motivation: A Life Outside of Running
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… Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: Paula Radcliffe
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… Continue reading July Favourites
Woman Crush Wednesday: Jess Ennis-Hill
I've decided to do a new mini-series on the inspirational women that motivate me to be a better runner, athlete, and all-round person. The first on my list is really an obvious choice: it was during the 2012 London Olympics that Jessica Ennis (now Ennis-Hill) first came to my attention. Back then I wasn't anything… Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: Jess Ennis-Hill