I was wondering what to write about in my latest blog post, and my running friend Sam and I were chatting about something on our 18k run at the weekend, and I decided I would write my post today about it - how to be a good running buddy. There are lots of posts out there about... Continue Reading →
Let’s make 2016 an awesome year!
I am sat on New Year's Eve with a smile on my face. No it's not because I have lots of things planned for the evening - (my night will be pretty boring actually) but it is because I am allowed to run again! I went to the physio yesterday and he says there is... Continue Reading →
Struggling to get back into running….
Last week wasn't the best week. In fact since I got back from my trip overseas 5 weeks ago things haven't exactly gone according to plan! The plan was to get back, get the 1kg off that I gained, get back into running and really push the training. Three things happened: I got sick It was... Continue Reading →
Ideas for what to do post marathon
The last week or so has been a roller coaster. I was interviewed at the Garmin Legends Lunch at the Gold Coast Airport Marathon and then ran the Marathon and then it all came to a standstill. After I crossed the finish line there was an initial high of sharing my news that I had... Continue Reading →
I did it! I ran my 5th Marathon – The Gold Coast Marathon :-) #GCAM15 Race recap
Yesterday I ran my 5th full marathon - the Gold Coast Marathon. This time last year my son was 2 months old and my goal before he was born was to give birth, and then when allowed to: get back into my running and train to run a marathon and I did it! RunStopShop fuelled... Continue Reading →
The Marathon is in less than 2 days! #GCAM15 @runstopshop
So the time has finally come and tomorrow I head to the Gold Coast to the Legends Lunch as Gold Coast Marathon Advocate where I will be interviewed on the stage by Steve Moneghetti for a couple of minutes, I'll then go to the Expo and pick up my race number and pop to see... Continue Reading →
Marathon Countdown – less than two weeks to go! #GCAM15
Wow I can't believe it - it's less than two weeks until the Gold Coast Marathon. What a roller coast ride it has been! I'm almost there now. Tapering off on my longer runs and gearing up to go. The flu that I had has gone now - yay and my shoe issue is 90% sorted.... Continue Reading →
Running Kit for a Marathon #GCAM15 @runstopshop
Hope you had a great week of long running. It's been a bit stressful for me with my son having a terrible time of teething, getting a cold right before my long run and still suffering a bit with my foot. I am determined I am going to push on through the race and so... Continue Reading →
5 week countdown to marathon – tips #GCAM15
Well the marathon is almost here and the last week or two have not been without drama as you will have read in my last post. The blister went on to sideline me from a weeks training when distance was at its most crucial. I spent a frustrating week not running and visiting the podiatrist... Continue Reading →
Tips for preparing 2 months before your marathon #GCAM15 #runstopshop @runstopshop
The last week or so has been a blur with training and organising my son's first birthday party. I never tend to do things by half so I put far too much stress on myself in preparation for his party and ended up making 4 cakes for his birthday as trial runs and they all... Continue Reading →