How to Train for an Autumn Marathon This Summer This post is a paid partnership with Very.co.uk I've run 23 marathons. Some in the spring, some in the autumn, and really, there's no better option between the two. They're just different. Spring marathons mean winter training: dark mornings, soggy trails, and digging deep when the [...]
I'm back coaching (and this time I'm staying) I've been coaching runners for more than 13 years, but it's looked pretty different at various points along the way. It started on Hampstead Heath in 2013 with women-only beginner running groups, which gradually grew from one session a week to three, all fitted around a full-time [...]
From a £12 Watch to Marathon Training: How Garmin Changed the Way I Move It’s been a fair few years since I realised I needed a GPS watch. I’d been running for almost a year and was keen to move away from the gym and head outdoors. The only problem? I had absolutely no idea [...]
Making space to work out at home When we moved to out house almost two years ago from one one-bed London flat, I was really excited to have more space to do some home workouts. Living in a small flat, with a toddler through lockdowns was hard, but we made it work. It was where [...]
Juggling training and Christmas This week someone asked to schedule a meeting with me next week. "How's the 2oth?" they said to which I responded "That's not next week is it?" With being off ill at the start of the month and a birthday in my household too, it's scary how quickly Christmas has crept [...]
Autumn running and race goals Autumn is here and I for one am loving the transition to autumn running kit and being able to sleep under the duvet again. But as autumn sets in, those autumn races are fast approaching - including my own! This October I’m running the Great Eastern Run in Peterborough. When [...]
10k Training Plans For All Runners The 10k distance is a great challenge for all runners. My first ever race was a 10k and it was a great motivator for me to get out and increase my distance each week. But 21 marathons later, 10 races still offers a challenge - it's hard work running [...]
Why I love paper training plans Call me a Luddite, if you will. But I love a paper training plan when I'm working towards a goal. There's something so motivating and satisfying about having it pinned up where you'll see it every day and being able to tick off sessions with a pen. I use [...]
My post-run recovery routine How I recover from a run changes depending on what the run was and where in the week it appear. While it would be nice to do a full stretching routine and get some post-run nutrition on board, we don't always have the luxury of time. If you're squeezing a run [...]
When to start training for an autumn marathon Although it feels as though spring is barely getting started, if you're hoping to run an autumn marathon this year, it's time to start planning ahead. How long do you need for autumn marathon training? Most marathon training plans (whether you use one of mine or one [...]
