Where life and my running has been concerned it really has in the last 6 months felt like all I could do is to put one step in front of the other. Last year was up and down with running - but towards the end of the year I was so excited to be back... Continue Reading →
When your body is telling you to rest…
It happens to us all...we work hard, train hard, and push and push - until our body finally kicks back and says STOP. That's been me for the last 5 days - sick with flu and absolutely no training- it sucks! I have a fairly demanding job, life and top that with trying to train... Continue Reading →
Moving, snakes, and trail running
What a few weeks it has been. In fact what a year it has been! I feel like I have neglected both my running and this blog from a consistency point of view. Both have often seemed in the 'too hard' bucket at times when I have been tired, demotivated or just darn right fed... Continue Reading →
How to treat and prevent blisters @azumioinc
Hey there! I hope you are having a good week and that you are getting to run lots. It's been a mixed bag of a week for me with trying to still keep off my feet a little bit to let my bursitis heal but I am feeling much better and the pain is starting... Continue Reading →
Tips for maintaining a positive mindset during marathon training #GCAM15
I had a bit of a not so great week last week. After all the trials with my foot and not having run a decent long run; on Tuesday night I then got sick. I'd been outside for too long at night wheeling my son up and down a cold foyer and the next morning... Continue Reading →
Tips for avoiding blisters when running
I was all set to write a post following my long run two Saturdays ago - and then it went a bit wrong and I've been a bit down in the dumps ever since - so I decided rather than throw my dummy out of my pram via my blog post I would stay silent for... Continue Reading →
Are you preparing yourself for your run?
This week has been tough so far and it's only Wednesday! Last night I had to train - I had a 7k to run followed by squats (thanks Roger!) and an hour or so before I just didn't want to train. It's the first time since I embarked on my marathon training that I felt... Continue Reading →
It’s ok not to be perfect
I was umming and ahhhing whether to write this on a published post that everyone could see but figured there might be other people that have felt or currently feel the same way.Since the birth of my baby in fact since being pregnant I have had getting back into exercise on my mind especially my... Continue Reading →
Turning a corner – Tips for finding motivation when not being able to train
I posted a while ago that I was frustrated at not being able to run at the moment due to some medical issues. It's really hard when you are used to doing something you love (I have been running for 11+ years) and are told to stop. I have gone through a number of psychological... Continue Reading →
It’s slip slop slap time again! Tips for running in summer
Wow we have had some great weather lately. I don't know about you but I have suddenly found running at my usual time of mid morning has become hard because of the heat, and I'm now dealing with a lot more sun tan lotion and it running into my eyes when sweating! Running in the... Continue Reading →
The Girl That Runs 