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Boston Marathon 2024 Race Recap
In my opinion, the Marathon Majors are special. All marathons are special in their own way but there's something about the Majors that I just love. The extra fan fare, the events in the lead up to race day, the 'stash'. It's the running equivalent the the Golf Majors or Tennis Majors. They are just bigger, there's more excitement around them. And this year's Boston Marathon did not disappoint. This was my second time running and third time in Boston for the marathon, and there seemed to be more shake outs, pop-up shops and events this year than in previous years. It was hard to keep track of...
Boston Marathon 2024 Race Recap
In my opinion, the Marathon Majors are special. All marathons are special in their own way but there's something about the Majors that I just love. The extra fan fare, the events in the lead up to race day, the 'stash'. It's the running equivalent the the Golf Majors or Tennis Majors. They are just bigger, there's more excitement around them. And this year's Boston Marathon did not disappoint. This was my second time running and third time in Boston for the marathon, and there seemed to be more shake outs, pop-up shops and events this year than in previous years. It was hard to keep track of...
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Swimming Nutrition: How to fuel for Swim Serpentine
Swim Serpentine, the 2 mile swim in London's Serpentine lake is on a lot of runner's bucket lists for one reason... the London Classics. The London Classics comprise of the London Marathon, Ride 100 (a 100 mile bike ride looping out of London) and the Swim Serpentine. And like many others, I just have the swim to complete to earn that elusive 'Classics' medal. I've actually been signed up to swim the last two years but one year was cancelled due to the Queen's funeral, and last year algae levels were near dangerous levels and so refunds were offered (it was two weeks before Bertie was born...
Barcelona Half Marathon 2024 Race Recap
When Brooks invited me out to Barcelona to run the half, I thought it would be a great opportunity to do a long run in marathon training. But then my training plan had it down as a race so with 24 hours to go, I decided to opt for the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 (Brooks' latest carbon plated shoe) and see what I had in the tank. I thought I might just have sub 2 in the tank. Turns out I had a whole lot more!! Racing hurts. You're pushing yourself beyond what feels comfortable, often both physically and mentally. And often when we haven't done it for a while, it's hard to put yourself in that...
Madeira Travel Guide
This year I was lucky enough to visit Madeira twice, once in March with my friend Amanda (we do a trip somewhere together every year) and more recently, in August, with my family, including my 90 year old Grandfather. The two trips, as you can imagine, were...
Best London Marathon 2022 Kit
Best London Marathon 2022 Kit New Balance The official sponsor of the London Marathon and therefore official kit maker. Previously the Boston Marathon jacket was THE jacket to buy but in the last few years, jackets for the other Marathon Majors have become more...
How To Run The SuperHalfs
A few years ago my main running goal was to complete the Marathon Majors (running London, New York, Berlin, Boston, Chicago and Tokyo marathons). I collected my Six Star Medal in Tokyo in 2018 and whilst I’m not so secretly hoping that they add another marathon or two...
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
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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...
New York Mini 10K 2022 Race Recap
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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
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 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...
Lululemon Blissfeel Running Shoe Review
I've been obsessed with Lululemon kit for almost as long as I've been running. I ran my second marathon in a Lululemon tank and skirt. And have pretty much worn exclusively Lulu for every marathon since. In my opinion they make some of the best quality running pieces...
Hoka Carbon X3 Shoe Review
This post contains affiliate links - find out more about why I use these & what that means for you here. A personal review of the Hoka Carbon X3 Shoe! Someone messaged me on Instagram recently saying that I seem to opt for more classic everyday shoes rather than...