Shin splints are a common injury among athletes. They can occur when the muscles in your shin become fatigued and start to tear. Shin splints can be very painful, and can take weeks or even months to heal properly. In this blog post, we will discuss the causes, treatment, and prevention of shin splints. We…
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Running after injury
Read moreI would not call myself a natural runner. Far from it in fact. In high school my best friend and I enjoyed cross country. Unfortunately for me, my best friend was ever so slightly faster than me so she would always finish ahead of me. I used to relish the days she was off school…
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Why I exercise for my mind, not just my body
Read moreIt’s no secret that exercise is a big part of my life. It started out as a way to lose weight and quickly became so much more than that. We all know the benefits of exercise. From weight loss to improving cardio health and general fitness. However, there’s a lot more to exercise than just…
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My First Solo Trail Run
Read moreLast Wednesday I decided to change my usual road running route by going off road and hitting the trails. I have done some trail running before, but not a massive amount. Despite really enjoying trail running, up until now I’ve definitely been a road runner. You can read about my first trail running experience here.…
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Couch to 5k Complete! Why you should complete it too!
Read moreNine weeks have passed by since I started Couch to 5k and last Friday, the 17th April I completed my last run of Couch to 5k and graduated from the programme! You may wonder why I started Couch to 5k so I’ll tell you. After a stress fracture to my tibia, I was told to…
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Couch to 5k: The End is Near
Read moreI can’t believe that this week is my final week of Couch to 5k. As I enter week nine, my final week, I wanted to take a look back at how far I’ve come. I realise that when I started Couch to 5k I wasn’t a new runner. Having previously completed two half marathons and…
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Couch to 5k Week 5 Update
Read moreI’m currently entering week six of couch to 5k so I thought I would write a little update about my progress so far. It’s strange starting over again. I’ve gone from being a long distance runner having completed the London Marathon in 2019 and the Cardiff Half Marathon twice to finding myself doing a mixture…
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Update: Couch to 5k Week Three
Read moreI am officially into week three of couch to 5k and things are going well. However, I must admit having completed the London marathon last year, and the Cardiff half marathon in 2017 and 2018, it does feel really weird to be going ‘back to basics’! I’ve never opted for a run/walk ratio before (otherwise…
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Returning to running after injury with couch to 5k
Read moreRegular readers of my blog will know that I’m a keen runner. In 2019 I ran the London Marathon and I was hoping to run it again this year. I managed to get a charity place for 2020 and started fundraising. Sadly, it wasn’t meant to be. In June 2019 I started to experience some…