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My Favourite Sports Bras: Triumph Triaction Sports Bra Review

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...

Hackney Half Marathon 2022 Race Recap

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...

Big Sur Marathon 2022 Race Recap

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

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

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...

Hackney Half Marathon 2022 Race Recap

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

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

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...