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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...

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...

Cardiff Half Marathon; is this the best half in the UK?

Cardiff Half Marathon; is this the best half in the UK?

Move over Royal Parks Half, there's a new fave UK half in my eyes... Ok, so it might help that it was gloriously sunny on race day which was not only great for the runners but meant that the spectators were out in force. (And the last time I ran Royal Parks in 2018 it...

NYC Half Marathon Race Recap 2022

NYC Half Marathon Race Recap 2022

NYC Half Marathon Race Recap 2022 A familiar voice boomed over the tannoys... 'I love you'. Unmistakably Ali Feller (host of the Ali on the Run Show - one of my fave running podcasts). I decided to utilise the portaloos in the event village after running 5 miles to...

How to Find Local Race Events

How to Find Local Race Events

I’ve been running a lot of races recently as a great way of helping with my marathon training, motivation, and most importantly for me - feeling like I’m part of the running community again. I’ve missed it so much!  The races have been a mix of big well-known races...

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...

Cardiff Half Marathon; is this the best half in the UK?

Cardiff Half Marathon; is this the best half in the UK?

Move over Royal Parks Half, there's a new fave UK half in my eyes... Ok, so it might help that it was gloriously sunny on race day which was not only great for the runners but meant that the spectators were out in force. (And the last time I ran Royal Parks in 2018 it...