If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you will know that I jumped straight into the deep end and signed up for a full marathon before even purchasing a pair of trainers. Entering your first race is a great way to stay motivated because it gives you a goal to work towards. The shortest …
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Running: the numbers
With all these races on offer and the distances being a mix of kilometres and miles it can be a little confusing for beginners. Here is a handy guide to the most common road running distances. 5k / 3.1 miles The 5k race is the shortest distance and is very popular with beginners. It is an …
Staying safe in the dark
After an incident with a zombie clown whilst running it’s safe to say there are some unsavoury characters lurking around at night. This post isn’t meant to scare anyone. However I do believe it is important to stay safe when running at night, especially as a female. Regardless of how confident you may feel, or how well …
Staying motivated in winter
It’s cold, it’s dark, and the only marathon I fancy is the boxset kind involving the TV, a blanket and a hot chocolate. It’s hard to stay motivated with your fitness over the winter, safe in the knowledge that any weight gain is easily hidden under chunky knitwear. Here are a few tips that may …
Boost Your Fitness Journey with the Best Free Running Apps
Fitness apps are great – It is nice to keep a record of our performance and set ourselves personal goals. You can add even your friends to them too. If I’m sat at home in my PJs and an app notifies me a friend has finished a workout – I feel like I need to …
Caring for your feet during distance running
If you’re an avid distance runner, you know the importance of taking care of your feet. In this article, we’ll share practical tips to keep your feet healthy. From toenail problems to blisters, we’ve got you covered. Here are our simple foot care tips for runners. The Impact of Distance Running on Toenails I used …