Given my first half marathon last summer didn't quite go to plan, I placed a lot of self-expectations on this event. After 12 weeks of...

With The Wiltshire 10 being perfectly positioned a month before my target half marathon race, it would have been rude not to sign up....

Finally, after a long ol' wait due to Covid, I have run my first half marathon distance at Frome Half Marathon. Entering this event was...

Knowing I can finally write about real, in-person races makes me ridiculously pleased. It had been a long time since I'd pinned on a race...

When running throughout the summer months, there is always an evident difference in the way my body responds to physical exercise - as I...

One thing I have been trying to implement more of into my routine since we fell into a third lockdown in January is reading. I know I...

As a young adult venturing out into the 'real' world post University, I didn't anticipate to find myself living alone only 9 months...

Within the online running community, we all see the term ‘runners high’ regularly used and often hear of the unbeatable feeling of...

I don't know about you, but I love a brand new pair of running trainers. There's something overwhelmingly motivating about knowing you...

Well, what a crazy, unpredictable year 2020 has been for us all. Whilst it can be easy to sit and dwell on all of the negatives of 2020,...

Since starting working full time, I have noticed a significant decrease in how much time I am dedicating to reading. This is partly due...

Well, what a difference four weeks can make. When writing last months post, little did I know that England was going to be subject to a...

'Happy' and 'lockdown' are probably two words that rarely end up within the same sentence these days. Particularly with the weather...

As a runner, nothing beats that feeling of elation when you hit pause on your watch, glance down and realise you have surpassed all...

Perhaps a little different to my usual content, yet something I feel I want to address. For many, this year has been an intense struggle....

These posts seem to come around so quickly month-on-month. I can't believe how fast Autumn has fully come into swing, and how quickly we...

Many individuals regularly run because they simply love running. Therefore, the idea of completing other training sessions during the...

Reflecting back, it is amazing how different your feelings and emotions can change in short spaces of time, especially for a sport you love.

ver the past few weeks my personal life has undergone some drastic changes, namely a considerable relocation and starting my new job.

Last week finally saw us take that road trip and have the best few days up in the mountains.

An emotional, courageous and powerful plot which, I believe, perfectly demonstrates how significant fiction can be in influencing our views

myStampede aim to allow recreational and competitive runners alike to proudly mark their achievements without the need to enter competitions

Hydration is a key component to consider when partaking in any form of exercise. Not replenishing this lost fluid can result in dehydration

For me, the writing style is what sets this book apart from the rest. The intricate, descriptive language is beautifully chosen.

Spending time in Cornwall and the Cotswolds during the last month meant my walking drastically increased and my running took a decrease.

From my experience, finding that eagerness to run again depends upon the reasons my motivation dipped to begin with. Not every trick works.

It is no secret that the 1970's houseplant trend has well and truly made a comeback over the past year or two.

When thinking back over the last four weeks, a couple of sessions spring to mind as particular favourites. Firstly, I tried out a new route.

Physical activity, athletic performance and recovery from exercise are all enhanced by achieving optimal nutrition.

Like with any new hobby, as a new runner you are always going to find yourself with many questions floating around in your head.

Frequent exercise also contributes to positive enhancements in other areas of our life and health, often not attributed to exercise.

In this post I am going to share with you my favourite of the pile so far, potentially even my favourite book ever read; The Silent Patient

It has been a strange month for myself as a runner. Losing sight of the goal you have been tirelessly working towards is hard to take.

Caffeine has been found to be effective in sports performance. Consuming caffeine before a session helps to maintain physical performance

I can hardly believe an entire year has passed since my boyfriend and I embarked on this little adventure across the Serra de Tramuntana

Yoga is considered an excellent alternative exercise, helping you become a better runner through increasing overall strength and flexibility

Stretching has numerous benefits and should be regularly implemented into the daily lives of everyone.

In order to train more effectively to reach those desired goals, there are things new runners should consider adding and changing

I want to offer a monthly roundup of areas including how my training is going, my favourite sessions, races, any new PB's that have arisen