The title of this blog post will probably sound a bit paradoxical to some of you. Often, we associate injury with rest and recuperation, including time off sport. Whilst true - and important - cross-training is typically used as a way of maintaining a base level of fitness, so that we don't find ourselves at … Continue reading Over-training whilst injured
Recently, I've seen a lot of running-related posts on Instagram that have upset me. And, more often than not,this has then translated into feelings of frustration and anger. Why? Because it seems to have become the norm to promote unhealthy relationships with running, food, rest, and everything in between. As runners, I think we all … Continue reading A runner’s responsibility
Following on from my previous post about my experience with RED-S (which you can read here), I wanted to write about the not-so-pleasant side of recovery. I'm talking about the bloating, the discomfort, the body dysmorphia, the anxiety and insecurities. In shedding some light on this, I'm hoping that others experiencing something similar will know … Continue reading RED-S & the reality of weight restoration
Since my training sessions, race performances and energy levels began to plummet at the beginning of January, I knew at the back of my mind that something had to change. I felt unmotivated, constantly exhausted and demoralised as I slowly but surely started falling behind teammates. Inspired by others' stories, I want to talk about my (ongoing) experience with RED-S (relative energy deficiency in sport), how I accepted it and finally decided enough was enough. Before getting into this post, I want to highlight a few things though; I'm not a qualified professional, I'm still struggling with this, I am not a "success story" to live by. I just want to open up and hopefully … Continue reading My wake-up call
Last week, I did no sport whatsoever. No running, swimming, spinning or gyming. Why? Quite simply because I'd burnt out. It's hard for a runner to admit this, and at first, I didn't like the idea of a week off sport. However, I can tell you now that I'm so grateful I did. Hopefully this … Continue reading Taking a Break
With a fair few XC races under my belt, I thought it was about time I did a little round-up. I've not included all of them because this post would be far too long, but the major ones are here. I hope it helps give you a little more insight into how I've been spending … Continue reading Race Round-Up
After last week's Q&A on my Instagram story, lots of you asked about my weekly training routine. So I decided to share the training regime I've settled into at Uni. Please take this with a pinch of salt and remember that training is personal. What works for me might not work for you, so please … Continue reading A Week in Training (Uni edition)
ten days. three races. *(Sorry for the dramatic subtitle, I just thought it had a nice ring to it 😜)* I guess the title is pretty self-explanatory. Over the past 10 days, I've had 3 races and thought I'd catch you up on how they went. The triad started on Wednesday 30th May with the 1500m … Continue reading The ten day race trilogy
Going away? Or maybe you only train with school, so the holidays mean you have no organised training. Either way, it can be pretty hard to come up with training sessions on your own. Especially if you're in another country (unless it's a dedicated training camp!). Before I share my tips for keeping the mojo … Continue reading Holiday training guide
two time frames I didn't know if this would be a bit confusing but it was a pretty wacky idea so I wanted to give it a go. Basically, I've decided to write the first half of this post the day before the half-marathon. Right now, in "me" time, it's midday Saturday. I've just made … Continue reading My first half-marathon