Spring marathon training is well underway – and with the big mileage looming you may be wondering how on earth you fit it all in! Balancing work, family, social commitments, and personal well-being leaves little room for lengthy training sessions. However, with strategic planning and dedication, fitting marathon training into a busy life is possible. …
Embarking on your first marathon is an exhilarating experience. The prospect of pushing your limits and achieving new milestones is exciting, but it’s crucial to prioritise your body’s well-being along the way. Here are my tips to help you prevent and manage common running injuries during your marathon training. Start Slow and Gradual: One of …
Marathon number 15 has been successfully checked off the list, and it was quite the journey! It was the 10th anniversary of the first marathon I entered – so I had to enter! This marathon wasn’t about achieving a particular time; it was about reliving the joy of running and recreating the memories that made …
I’m a busy woman with multiple responsibilities, so I know how hard it is to balance everything while training for a marathon. It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of training and overdo it, but burnout is a real issue that needs careful management. From my own experience, I’ve learned some effective strategies …
I’m currently training for marathon number 11 – the London Marathon. Marathon training can quite be a lonely experience so I’ve found that sharing updates and progress on Instagram has been extremely beneficial. I like to follow other people that are training for the same event as it helps keep me motivated. Everyone trains differently, …
Instagram rolled out an ‘Ask me a question’ feature last week. I tried to answer as many as I could (minus the questions about my boobs) but with 67 questions I didn’t want to be that person who posts endless stories that people skip over. Plus, I was also running out of entertaining answers! A lot of …
