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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...

Phoenix Mesa Half Marathon Race Recap 2022

Phoenix Mesa Half Marathon Race Recap 2022

If you’ve seen my instagram you now know why I went *all the way to Arizona for a half marathon* as someone rudely DM’d me. I've got a blog post going live later this week sharing more details of our embryo transfer. Or you can sign up to my emails for more on our...

Henley Half Marathon and 10K Race Recap

Henley Half Marathon and 10K Race Recap

If it’s pouring, I’m not running. That was my mindset going into the Henley 10K. I signed up on the morning of (yay for local races allowing this) and knew that I would simply be turning off the alarm and going back to sleep if the heavens were open. Luckily, it was...

The Best Virtual Running Races This Spring

The Best Virtual Running Races This Spring

It can be difficult to stay motivated at the moment and if you’re feeling that way then don’t worry. You’re definitely not alone! With in-person races not on the calendar in the UK for at least a few more weeks, things are a little uncertain. The weather is a bit up...

Brighton Half Marathon 2020 Race Recap

AKA the windiest race I've ever run. 45 mile per hour winds along the coastline is no joke. At one point I looked over to my right just in time to see a couple of runners get pounded by one of the waves breaking over the sea wall! I'd been invited down to Brighton by...

Egham and Thorpe Half Marathon

Well if you follow me on Instagram you'll see that the Egham and Thorpe Half Marathon did not go to plan for me. Whilst it wasn't a goal race by any means, I entered last minute to use the race atmosphere to do a workout that I was dreading. I don't know if I've got...

Henley Half Marathon and 10K Race Recap

Henley Half Marathon and 10K Race Recap

If it’s pouring, I’m not running. That was my mindset going into the Henley 10K. I signed up on the morning of (yay for local races allowing this) and knew that I would simply be turning off the alarm and going back to sleep if the heavens were open. Luckily, it was...

Thames Valley 10K at Dorney Lake Race Recap

Thames Valley 10K at Dorney Lake Race Recap

Thames Valley 10K at Dorney Lake Race Recap I don't even know if I remember how to write a race report. It has been that long since I last lined up at the start of one. On Saturday I ran the F3 Thames Valley 10K at Dorney Lake with my friend Tam, after 14 months...

The Best Virtual Running Races This Spring

The Best Virtual Running Races This Spring

It can be difficult to stay motivated at the moment and if you’re feeling that way then don’t worry. You’re definitely not alone! With in-person races not on the calendar in the UK for at least a few more weeks, things are a little uncertain. The weather is a bit up...