At the start of the year I put out to the world that I wanted to - “Improve my 5km time – I’m currently sitting at around 31 minutes and I’d like to finis... Read More...
I love running for so many reasons, but primarily for the simple reason of the freedom, it gives me and the huge benefits to my mental well-being. I often joke... Read More...
Just before I start with this post, I understand that travel and races are being canceled left, right and center, with the future of many events unknown. Howev... Read More...
Firstly and foremost, I need you lovely people to know that I am part of the Brooks Run Happy Team and this means that they very kindly send me kit. However, a... Read More...
I’m the first one to admit, I was hugely resistant towards the concept of switching to wireless headphones. There were a few reasons, namely, I was convinced I... Read More...
*Long Read*
Running and weight loss is a topic I generally shy away from; regardless of this I feel it’s important to explain it was one of the key reasons ... Read More...
Disclaimer - I was kindly gifted these trainers as I’m part of the “Brooks Run Happy Team” – However, I have been Brooks loyalist for the past 5 years an... Read More...
If you follow me on social media, chances are that you'll be aware of the fact I'm now part of the "Brooks Running - Run Happy Team". Becoming part of the team... Read More...
On the morning of my event,
everything was going so well, I’d set out a comfortable and pre-tested kit, had
a reasonable night’s sleep and even restrained myse... Read More...
I'm a big believer in reaching out for an opportunity and not fearing failure, if you had one chance would you reach out or just let it slip?
With this in ... Read More...
Love it or hate it, Instagram isn't going anywhere fast.
Whilst it might appear self-indulgent, getting the "right" picture is important, after all, we're ... Read More...
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, it’s likely you’ll have heard about Park Run. A weekly timed 5km event, every Saturday at 9am, which has gradually grow... Read More...
Foreword: When Helen agreed to write a blog post for me, I was elated. When I opened up my e-mail and started to read this post, I felt overwhelmed with admira... Read More...
In this post, I'm joined by the Back and Body Clinic, who specialize in helping people with aches, pains, and injuries and offer Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Join... Read More...
There are a few things in life that almost never fail to make me feel better...
Hugs
Sleep
Coffee
Music
Carbs
Today I'm focusing on music; it's been... Read More...
Back in 2017, I completed my first ever Tough Mudder, which is an event I'd put off for many years, primarily due to the aggressive marketing and fear of failur... Read More...
I'll start with a little background, or a mini-history lesson because that sounds more interesting doesn't it?
I never, ever considered myself someone ... Read More...
Hi, my name is Katie and I like running, but I don't want to run a Marathon. So, I guess that makes me unpopular right? Maybe I should give it a try? It'll chan... Read More...
It's commonly known that you can always get by with a little help from your friends, so firstly I'd like to start this post by thanking my friends for encouragi... Read More...
The Winter Run is something I've been toying with entering for a few years now and when I was kindly offered a place in exchange for a review I knew t... Read More...
Cardio and I are in what I'd describe as a long-term relationship.
I like most people started a heavy cardio routine as part of my weight loss journey,... Read More...
When I mentioned to my Mum that I was reviewing a Timex Ironman GPS watch, she laughed and explained that my first ever watch was a Timex. Those days seem so ve... Read More...
There came a time when I wasn’t enjoying running, it was feeling like a chore that I needed to take a break from. Rather than take a break, I looked to try a di... Read More...
Welcome to the second installment of '5 Minutes with...'
Today I'm chatting to Lou from 'The Runner Bird' - She just wants to talk about running and that's mor... Read More...
This is a public shout out to my fellow runners who love snacking and think about food all day long. You're not alone, snacks are brilliant, who wouldn't want l... Read More...
If you've been reading my blog for some time, you'll be well aware that I'm a huge obstacle course race fan. Let it be known, that they aren't as easy to prepar... Read More...
On Sunday 16th July I woke up with a stinking headache, my body was achy from the 8km Obstacle Course I’d ran the day before and I was going back for more.... Read More...
I'm not going to lie, the half marathon distance is not a comfortable one for me…
I know, some of you take great pleasure in running wonderful distances whic... Read More...
Runner
1A person that runs, especially in a specified way.
‘Mary was a fast runner’
1.1 A person who runs competitively as a sport or hobby.
‘a 400 ... Read More...
Yesterday I ran Pretty Muddy, which is the slightly more varied version of ‘Race for life’. In simple terms, it was an enjoyable 5km with some playful obstacles... Read More...
Over the last few week’s, I’ve had the pleasure of attending various events, all of which were free or low cost. There was the Spartan Training Day, The Obsta... Read More...
Whenever I talk about running, I often hear from none runners ‘I can’t run’ but I think running can be for everyone, well apart from my Grandma, I’m not sur... Read More...
I swore I wouldn’t run another half marathon.
I felt that distance wasn’t really for me, I didn’t enjoy the pressures of training and I just wanted to run happ... Read More...
Whilst drinking black coffee and demolishing slices of toast smothered in peanut butter and jam, I started to wonder what my day would hold for me...
I'd car... Read More...
If someone was to ask me about my current relationship with running, I’d say we are working through this tough time to become stronger together.
A few weeks a... Read More...
There's a first time for everything ..
Including attending a 'secret gig' with some awesome bloggers, grime music fans, journalists. Oh, and Radio 1xra DJ's S... Read More...
I may have started my running journey around 7 years ago however, I was most certainly not a natural runner. Like most people, at times it felt like an impossib... Read More...
I recently found myself thinking about my relationship with running.
I’ve had stages when it’s all I could think about, constantly craving the high of a new pe... Read More...
Have you ever considered how much more fun we have, when we think no one is watching?
They tell us to dance like no one’s watching…
To run like no one’s watch... Read More...
Before I start with my post, can we just take a moment to appreciate how very angry I look in my 'after race' photo? I'm definitely turning my back on 'perfec... Read More...
I really do love running, I love the freedom it gives me and the way it makes me feel…
On the other hand, running can feel like a real pain and a couple of tim... Read More...
It was 6.15am, I closed the door behind me, switched on my Garmin and slowly started running…
Allowing the cold breeze to wake me up and the sound of my breath... Read More...
As you may, or may not know, I'm a huge fan of virtual races – No pressure to get to the venue, you can run when it suits and wherever takes your fancy.
When t... Read More...
Before I start rambling, I need to say that I’m trying to keep this as light hearted as possible…
When I consider the terrible situations of late, the fact I t... Read More...
Back in May (how time fly’s?) I wrote about wanting to improve my 5km running time and I thought ‘Well, I’m a little over due a catch up’…
Looking back on the ... Read More...
Sometimes people make you a offer that's a little too good to refuse...
My friends had a spare ticket for Milton Keynes Colour Obstacle Rush and asked if myself... Read More...
So that's me.
I was going to run a race, you know one of those big event's with thousands of people and me?
I'm the one who's colour co-ordinated my outfit,... Read More...
I've written this post endless times in my head, my thoughts have been whirling with my many emotions and opinions and I just needed to take a completely diff... Read More...
My alarm goes off at 6am and I try to quietly sneak out of bed and into the bathroom where the next few minutes become a flurry of changing into gym kit, jammin... Read More...
