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
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)
Inspired by the lovely Ellen from TeenRunner, I decided to do a round-up style post of my recent favourites. The title is pretty self-explanatory really! post-exam freedom Right at the top of my list has to be the fact that I've finished my A-levels. No more waking up at 8am every morning to crack out 4 … Continue reading Things I’m Loving Lately #1
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
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
double-whammy Another double-whammy post is coming your way today! Which should be a good thing (I hope). I'm sharing the recipe for my latest breakfast addiction: cacao-puff clusters (quite a mouthful I know). Aaaand a little write-up from last week's race, the Sussex County Champs at Bexhill. There should be something for everyone here, so … Continue reading Cacao-puff clusters + a race review
Starting my blog On the 21st of January 2017, I wrote my first blog post and started up my instagram account. Since then, however clichéd it might sound, I've never looked back. It's had it's positives and negatives for sure, but it's brought me into contact with so many amazing people and companies that I … Continue reading Aims & achievements: reflecting on 2017 ✨