THE RUNNER BEANS

Running

Active Travel

Nutrition

Family

Running

Running
Shop

Here is my tried and tested essential kit for women runners.
[shopr_shopthepost collection=”my-essential-running-kit” order=”random”]

Take a look at my curated collections of nutrition supplements, active travel and running accessories.

Shop now

Find your race

[novo-map id=2]
Map Key

Latest Posts

Reebok Floatride Shoe Review

Reebok Floatride Shoe Review

I've harped on about how epic my Ragnar Relay experience was in Tennessee last week, and now the video has finally uploaded and I'm really pleased with how it's turned out.  Would love if you gave the video a watch (and a thumbs up!) and subscribed to my Youtube...

Why I’m Taking On A Swimming Challenge…

This morning an email came into my inbox... 12 weeks to go until the Henley Classic Swim. That would be twelve short weeks until I take on my first proper swim event, the Henley Classic, a 2.1KM swim down the Thames along the Henley Regatta course. Luckily, my swim...

Ragnar Tennessee Race Recap & Vlog

Ragnar Tennessee Race Recap & Vlog

Every now and again I receive an email that makes me literally squeal with excitement. In this instance it was Reebok inviting me to be part of a team running Ragnar Tennessee. As a part time blogger, part time student, money is something I worry about, however I...

The Mental Side of the Marathon

The Mental Side of the Marathon

Your mind gives up far before your body will. Apparently, when your head tells you to quit, your body is only 40% DONE. This weekend, I ran the Reading Half Marathon, and felt pretty miserable for about 10 miles of it, I even joked that I would have bailed on the race...

Reading Half Marathon Race Recap & Vlog

Reading Half Marathon Race Recap & Vlog

1.47.52 A time I would have been over the moon with 10 days ago, and yet yesterday it was a huge disappointment. After running 1.47.15 at the North London Half last weekend, I was confident in my ability to run faster over what was deemed to be a flatter, easier...

Runners, Should You Be Seeing A Podiatrist?

Runners, Should You Be Seeing A Podiatrist?

My feet are gross. I've run 6 marathons and clocked up thousands of miles in training, and my feet have borne the brunt of this. I've lost toenails (see how to avoid losing your nails in this blog), had countless blisters, a corn, and there's been less than impressive...

Ragnar Tennessee Race Recap & Vlog

Ragnar Tennessee Race Recap & Vlog

Every now and again I receive an email that makes me literally squeal with excitement. In this instance it was Reebok inviting me to be part of a team running Ragnar Tennessee. As a part time blogger, part time student, money is something I worry about, however I...

A Snapshot of Ragnar Tennessee: Team Floatride

A Snapshot of Ragnar Tennessee: Team Floatride

200 miles (ish) Chattanooga -> Nashville  Two vans, 12 runners (+ a few extras) from across Europe (UK, France, Germany and Sweden)  and a LOT of snacks  I can't wait to fully recap my amazing trip to Tennessee with Reebok to run the Ragnar TN but I want to do it...

The Mental Side of the Marathon

The Mental Side of the Marathon

Your mind gives up far before your body will. Apparently, when your head tells you to quit, your body is only 40% DONE. This weekend, I ran the Reading Half Marathon, and felt pretty miserable for about 10 miles of it, I even joked that I would have bailed on the race...