Celebrating my bootcamper Danielle and her 6 hour caving expedition in Wales this weekend Danielle introduced me to caving last year - it’s physically intense! A 700metre underground crawl (think the gap underneath your bed), rope climbing, swimming, and variations of the above…for 6 hours Before she went, Danielle reached out to me for nutrition advice: we worked out a plan to give her slow-release energy that she could safely carry with her…..which would sustain her, for 6 hours And she did it! “We made it! Thank you for the advice! It seemed to work really well and spurred me on to do it again. Felt so much better than I do normally. I ache and I’m bruised everywhere! But inside I’m happy!!” So proud of you Danielle x #jumpstart #ptbristol #bootcamp #girlswhorun #personaltrainer #train #inspo #motivation #exercise #workout #fitfam #fitfamuk #training #alwaysbristol #bristol #igersbristol #bristollife #bristolpt #thisgirlcan #bristol247 #thismumruns #runchat #transformation #mum #momlife #transform #mentalhealth #icbristol
Surprised you can see where my top ends and my skin starts after that workout! 4 sets of 5 x 1 min at 5k pace and 1 min jog recovery, with 3 minutes between sets. A very warm day and everyone was out in the Meadows which I think helped me keep going in that last tough set! Took a while to settle into a more consistent pace but so glad to get it done. Big week of running with a tempo on Thursday I’m a little nervous for! But did my first PT session today too and loved it - how cool are sled pushes? Not letting my hard-earned cardio fitness get let down by my lazy glutes and weak calves in the last few miles. A happy runner today! #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #instarunner #thismumruns #motherrunner #mumswhorun #runhappy #ihavearunnersbody #runchat #runnerscommunity #womenrunners #irunthisbody #runlikeagirl #runthrough #runthroughuk #ukrunchat #averagerunner #therunninghub #therunninghubcommunity #strongerfitterfaster #intervals #speedsession #halfmarathontraining
Progress is definitely not linear. That 4:07 broke me mentally and physically and I’m glad I’ve put that awful race behind me 🙌 as I wondered if I’d ever get sub 4 again. Hindsight is a wonderful thing, and I’ve looked back at 2022 race many times wondering why I was even on the start line. Having a f**k it attitude and flying through the first few miles is never really going to bode well in a marathon. A shambles. I’ve changed my training a bit since then, had a break from marathons, and am constantly learning what works for me and how to balance it all. The difference this time? Shoes obvs😆…jokes. They clearly helped but I stood on that London start line actually believing I could PB and believing I could hold the pace I needed to for at least a good chunk of the race. Of course there were doubts, that 4:07 haunting me, but I was determined to get this one right in terms of pacing and fueling. I’m obviously buzzing with a PB, but I’m starting to believe I can get faster, which is a bizarre feeling, and I’m excited for what lies ahead 💪 #running #ukrunners #runnersofinstragram #instarunners #runnergirl #rungirlrun #runningmotivation #runningcommunity #marathontraining #manchestermarathon #ukrunchat #runningismytherapy #womensrunninguk #thisgirlcan #instarunners #stravarunning #thismumruns #womensrunning #londonmarathon
What an incredible weekend with @harrier_trail_running ! It was everything I had hoped for and more. It is always nerve-wracking meeting new people, especially when dealing with difficult mental health. But I could not have been in better hands. I cannot thank @running.with.mj and @sarahriandet enough for their kindness, faith and patience. I will never know why you picked me, but I am eternally grateful! Huge thanks also to my endlessly patient coach @rfmcoaching for going along with my over enthusiastic ideas. I learnt so much from you all and absorbed every thing I could! I met my fellow #harriertrailblaizers and what a group of warrior women we are too! All with our own challenges, but with the generosity of spirit to make space for others and to support them through the ups and downs of a brave journey. I have found ultra running to be a very lonely endeavour at times, often relying on my sheer bloody mindedness to get across the finish line. But now I have a team, a tribe and a support circle that have my back and are willing me to the end. We braved night running, late night cake sessions (IYKYK), shared our tales of adversity, determination and survival on camera, posed for the most hilarious photoshoot, worked on our form with coach, learnt pole technique, early morning yoga, speed sessions up the manor drive and worked on our race day strategy. We promised to send each other messages of support, will power and no doubt hilarity whilst we race and will be there at the finish line for hugs and tears (🙋🏻♀️) Bring it on @thresholdtrailseries Race to the King! I am coming for you! #trailrunner #ultramarathonrunner #ultrarunner #ultratraining #whwtraining #westhighlandwaytraining #motherrunner #thismumruns #hillrunning #trailrunningforeverybody #harriertrailblaizers #racetotheking
Today's food 🌱 My running plan had a slow run for today. My legs weren't happy, but hopefully, they will start to feel a bit better soon 😄
Is this it? Is this the change in the weather we've all been waiting for?! 🤞🏼🤞🏼 I wasn't even planning to run after work today but it would have been rude not to make the most of the sun and warmth as who knows if it will last. I'm so tired today, like my body battery is definitely not fully charged but the sun just instantly cheers me up and makes me feel brighter. 4.8 easy, sunny miles ☀️🏃🏻♀️ . . . #running #runner #instarunner #runnersofinstagram #runningmum #runningmumuk #runningcommunity #runningcommunityuk #shortsweather #achieveyourgoals #run #runninggoals #saucony #sauconyrunning #happyrunner #runchat #eveningrun #easymiles #runningismytherapy #runhappy #runnerlife #runnergirl #runningjourney #fitnessjourney #thisgirlcan #thismumruns #runningmojo #runningselfie #tikiboofitness #tikiboorunner
A BIG thank you to @petercooksbread for sponsoring the race for a second year… With the help of Peter and Mavis covering some of our race costs we’ll have more to donate to Brockhampton Primary School and the BDCA. Book your places here: www.avtiming.com/bromyard (and in the meantime make sure you pick up one of their amazing products at a stockist near you!) PS @worcesterveganrunners have you tried their vegan croissants? 😋 #thisgirlcan #womenwhorun #runningwomen #IWD #thismumruns #juniors #juniorrun #juniortrailrunning #Bromyard #bromyarddowns #BDCA #sheruns #runninginherefordshire #herefordshire #worcestershire #eatsleepliveherefordshire #beautifulbromyard #trailrunning #runningraces #realbread #petercooksbread #sourdough #croissants #running #veganrunning
No blue skies this evening but plenty of bluebells and no rain 🙌🏼 This is a lush quiet little route to run with some road and some trail. But….why do white van men feel the need to beep their bloody horns & scare the crap out of me?! (*disclaimer* not ALL white van men, my husband is one and he would never!) On a positive note, I’ve signed up for @runr_uk May Miles for Mind. A cause very important to me and will motivate me as there’s bling at the end of it! 🏅 #runner #running #training #instarun #runwales #runningcommunity #runningat40plus #thismumruns #runningformentalhealth #runningismytherapy #outdoorsismyhappyplace #runningmotivation
☀️Post-Work-Run☀️ HAD to go along the foreshore with this weather! Forgot my bloody sunglasses tho so went full-Brock (Pokémon nerds will know). Genuinely needed todays run, an hour or so without being “miss” “mum” or “wife”. No one asking me anything, demanding something from me or having to plan something. Just me plodding along with my music in my ears. Happy Tuesday, folks. Don’t forget to take care of yourselves, do something for you. ☀️🏃🏼♀️☀️ #runner #running #runninggirl #runnersofinstagram #runningmotivation #metime #workout #exercise #thismumruns #inkedgirls #legday #sunshine #runningcommunity #runhappy #runningismytherapy #fitnessmotivation #motivation #tuesday #getoutside #instarunners #instafit #positivevibes #mindbodysoul #escape #nofilter #strongwomen #runningpunks #bodypositive #badassmotherrunner #fitfam
Crammed in a quick 2 miler in the gap I had after walking home from work and driving to collect D from the gym. A workout this morning and walking commute means today has been an active one #gymrun #quick run #motherrunner #thiswomanruns #instarunner #thismumruns #womenwhorun #womenrunners #runnersofinstagram
Very exciting delivery 👟 😊 an investment I'm sure will improve my running 🤞 I currently run in minimalist shoes which I'm learning is not great for my knees 🥴. No runs today, but you bet I'm taking these bad boys for a run tomorrow 😁. . #beginnerrunner #amateurrunner #learningtorun #5krun #runforfun #gettinghealthy #hoka #newtorunning #allthegearnoidea #thisgirlcan #thismumruns
6 weeks ago I decided I needed to enter a race, to help motivate me to get back into running after having my baby boy in December. I needed a short term goal to scare me into action and as I step into race week, I would say it has worked! I started off struggling to do 5k runs, then trying to run 30 seconds “fast” intervals to doing Parkrun every weekend and finishing my first session in over a year back on the track today. In terms of my race goal, which was to get back into running, I’ve already ticked that off, so this Sunday at the 10k I’m doing, I will just relish the feeling of being able to push myself and get to the finish line. It won’t be about getting a PB as I’m a long way off my best fitness but I’m pleased with where I’ve got to 4 months postpartum as a mum of two littlens, cause it ain’t been easy!! 🤪 The training has helped me feel stronger and happier, which makes me be a better mum. If you can, it’s so important to look after yourself and make time for you. My abs aren’t back to my pre pregnancy self but instead of hating this I’m telling myself to be proud of what precious things that stomach has protected! 👶🏼🩷👶🏼🩵 Thanks to my own mum @dnimmock for looking after Hugo and taking this pic while I ran laps 🥰 📸 I then rushed to Hugo’s monkey music class straight after so hopefully I’ll get some rest this afternoon before picking up Fleur! #thismumruns #mummyrunner #running #runninggoals #10km #postpartumfitness
Another 5 miles this morning and it was a windy one 🍃💨 @thresholdtrailseries #racetothestones #rtts #rtts2024 #ultra #ultramarathon #marathon #marathoner #marathontraining #ultratraining #training #roadrunner #trailrunner #runnersofinstagram #runstagram #instarun #instarunners #runnersworld #runningworld #runninglife #runnerlife #runningcommunity #womensrunningcommunity #ukrunchat #runchat #runhappy #badassmotherrunner #thismumruns #thisgirlcan #thisgirlcanrun #rungoals
First run post @londonmarathon @royalvolservice I’m such a sucker for sun ☀️ but it has to be cool too (for the run) 😅 today was perfect, also no rush, no pace or zone checking just looking around. Smiling. No limits! I ticked off my dream on 21st (now have another: to do it all again and to beat the time, to be under 4h, to be 3:58 how do I get to London again???). But for now, onto another dream, which will come true this year rather than next… @ultratrailsnowdonia 25km on Sat 11th, I’m going to just try to survive and finish within cut off. To show to myself I can! It’s gonna be hard and beautiful. I’m ready! 💪 #run #trailrun #fun #getoutandgo #garmin #beatyesterday #forerunner #trailrunner #forerunner955solar #salomonwmn #salomonrunning #moreisinyou #ultrasforall #instarunners #thismumruns #metime #runhappy #motherrunner #trainigforultra #harrierrunfree #lifeisbetterwithdogs #harriertrailrunning #gothedistance #TrailRunningForEveryBody
RUNNING FOR 3 YEARS This was actually last week but forgot about it due to life 🙈 The pictures are from my recovery run today & my long run (13 miles/21.1km) yesterday. When I started running at Mugdock 3 years ago never in a million years did I think what would happen has. My recovery run today was the same time as my 1st run at Mugdock giving it effort. HR was high back then whereas now its sitting in zone 1/2. I also used to remember thinking half marathon distance was massive, it still is but it no longer scares me. I've said this previously & continue to say (especially after the weekend) the people I've met in the running community who are now real life friends do keep me going. I went through a massive slump post ultra & they've been there to pick me up & tell me to get out & keep going. I've also had thoughts about withdrawing from the Devil, I'm so glad these people said don't. Because now it's not even a consideration, we are doing this. For the next 15 weeks more running adventures, hard work & consistency awaits. This is what will help me pass that rainbow arch & cross the finish line to the cheers of those waiting on the other side for me ❤️😈 #dotht #newblock #ultratraining #runiversary #3years #runningcommunity #freshstart #glasgowrunning #thismumruns #runningmums #igrunner
Out before the rain and along the chocolate path #thismumruns #morningrun
A few pics from this weekends Cheviot Trail Events Morebattle to Wooler trail race. They aren’t great and there are only a few as it rained … a lot! Despite that I still really enjoyed it, loved the route, great scenery and good company in @hevajenks. Less than two weeks until UTS now so easy was the name of the game. Feeling pretty excited now. #trailrunning #northumberland #runner #trail #fell #cheviots #cheviotshills #scottishborder #running #runningmotivation #thismumruns
These are the mornings I love, up and out early in the sunshine with the best company ☀️ Glorious early miles with @lara_running_mum at the later , preferred time of 6:15am 😂 #6amrunclub #runninghappy #sunshineruns #earlybjrd #missingafewmembers #thismumruns #pgc1coaching
Little late to post but a lovely Sunday Morning 9km run in the rain 🌧 @thismumruns Shorts were soaked through and were very uncomfortable to run in 😂 Tbh, if I hadn't agreed to meet Kim and Ashley for a prerun, I would not have made it out of bed! #notamorningperson That's week 1 of the #rtts24 training completed 😱🤯 #thiswomenruns #thismumruns #racetothestones #racetothestonestraining #ultratraining #ultramarathontrainingbegins #ultramarathontrainning #marathoner #runnerscommunity #running #sundayrunday #sunrun #runningintherain #runforthecosta #prerun #runningfamily # #runningmotivation #runmummyrun #runnersofinstagram #run #lovehatewithmorningruns
Looooovvvveeeeddddd that swim 🥳 sprints & long distance combo is my new favourite 🥰 #fitnotskinny #motivation #fitnessjourney #strong #strongnotskinny #strongwomen #fitnesslifestyle #fitat40plus #fitforlife #thismumruns #nofilterhere #loveyourself #fitinmy40s #fitmum #nofilter #keepitreal #Icandoitagain #moveyourbody #hiitmakesmehappy #runmum #runnersofinstagram #runningmotivation #runmum #swimmum #runnerofinstagram #bodycoachapp #bodycoach #90plangraduate
I think this photo just captures my good side 🤣🤣🤣 📸 📸📸🤳🤳🤳 If you can’t laugh at yourself and all that… It’s not always, actually not ever pretty… But hard work and consistency is the way you get results! #ironmantraining #thismumcan #thismumdoes #coached #coachedathlete #triathlon #triathlontraining #run #swim #bike #runhappy #swimhappy #ridehappy #mumoftwins #twinstagram #thismumruns #motherrunner #ironmanworldchamps #ironmanworldchampionships #roadtoironman #ironmannice #ironmanwc24 #ironmum
The Norfolk Marathon 2024 was my least favourite race yet! Brutal conditions consisting of never-ending hills, flooded roads, torrential downpours & a biting cold wind meant I had to dig deep a lot sooner than expected. But I did it! Nabbed a PB too, yet I’m not inspired to book or train for another one like I usually am! We’ll see. Hurting a lot but quite proud of myself today. I can do hard things! #run #running #medalmonday #sundayrunday #race #marathon #marathontraining #ukrunchat #mentalhealth #thismumruns #runnersofinstagram #norwich #cityofstories #igersnorwich #norfolk #norfolkmum #norfolkmums #parent #parenting #norfolkblogger #norfolkbloggers #igersnorfolk #EAgrammers #momentsofmine #mother #britmums #motherhood #mumlife #mumsofinstagram #graceygushes
A pretty epic #MedalMonday, even by my standards! Gave the #BackyardUltra style a go thanks to @relishrunning - a 12 hour event rather than unlimited, which was probably a good idea... For those that don't know, you do a 4.167 mile lap on the hour every hour. 12 hours takes you up to 50! Found a running buddy, and we smashed the first 8 laps - giving me time before the next one to feed myself (and George!) and generally faff. Thanks to the wet and cold weather, by the time I was getting really fatigued the camp stops meant I was getting super cold, so those two factors meant I took laps 9,10&11 slower to give me less time waiting for the next one. Then, out of nowhere, I found some speed for the final lap - finishing just 48s behind overall 1st place (although only out of 17 starters 😅) Very much appreciated my @natalactive sports bra and @flanciactivewear capris 👍👍 #UltraRunner #ThisMumRuns #RunningMum #RunnersOfInstagram #Running
✨ Sunny,Windy run ✨ . I very much have been in a massive slump! So I decided today was a fresh new day to try get out of it, the weather being sunny and bright really does help my mood. I’ll be honest I struggled a lot on this run 🏃🏻♀️ I was really trying to tell myself it’s been a while and I haven’t eaten great for a while, but I had to keep stopping to control my breathing so I didn’t burst in to tears! I get annoyed I’m so hard on myself because running 3 miles with a baby in a buggy is actually really good let alone only having pushed a baby out 10months ago! They say a women’s body takes up to 2 years to go back to “Normal” so again is women need to be much kinder to ourselves and remember what our bodies have been through! . Who else has to have target and you have to touch it to be finished 😂 also jumper round waste as I still leak a little 🤦🏻♀️🙈 #runningmum #runninggirl #postpartum #postpartumbody #postpartumfitness #runnerfullstop #thismumruns #suffolkmums
🥇 #medalmonday This little beauty is from @runawayracing and their iconic Chiltern Ridge Ultra 😍 I’m still tired 😴 I’m still contemplating what next 🤔 Do I stick with the fun of offroad and trails? Or switch back to the road? Or go easy for a few months and wait for inspiration to strike? Decisions, decisions! #sheultramarathon #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #trailrunning #trailrunner #runchat #runchatuk #thismumruns #chilternridgeultra
First vest run of the season. Loving the way my red skin clashes with my pink top. #nofilterneeded #thismumruns #themotivationcameaftertherun #freshair #runningismymedicine
Oh Newport 🥹❤️ Yesterday was my day. The day everything I'd been training for fell into place. I'd worked so hard and consistently for this one, but it was never a given. I was aware of when and how things went wrong in my last marathon at Brighton and was determined to learn from them. I trained better, creating much more variation of easy and speed work, I fuelled better (carb loading for 3 days not just the night before) and I had better coping strategies to get me through. We'd had a rough week in the lead up with some upsetting family news and that really gave me the drive to go for it and show my family that I had strength! I didn't really feel like I had to lock in and fight until mile 24. I did stop for about 4 seconds at 26.3 miles when I still couldn't see the finish line 🤪 but some lovely people in the crowd ensured I didn't let it go and I managed to have a word with myself and keep moving forward. I'm most proud of my pacing....holding back and steady for miles 1-13 and then working hard from 14-24 before my legs started to crumble. This time last year, sub 4 was a dream. Yesterday, that dream came true 🥰⭐️🥹
🫶🏻 Happy Monday 🫶🏻 A tough 5 miles to start the week and exploring some new trail routes again 🌱 @thresholdtrailseries #racetothestones #rtts #rtts2024 #ultra #ultramarathon #marathon #marathoner #marathontraining #ultratraining #training #roadrunner #trailrunner #trail #runnersofinstagram #runstagram #instarun #instarunners #runnersworld #runningworld #runninglife #runnerlife #runningcommunity #womensrunningcommunity #ukrunchat #runchat #runhappy #thismumruns #thisgirlcan #thisgirlcanrun #rungoals
The saying goes “work hard, play hard” This weekend we forgot the work bit 🤣 Pre drinks with the netball girlies, prohibition night and thank you for having me at the Bristol Running show 🙌 #jumpstart #ptbristol #bootcamp #girlswhorun #personaltrainer #train #inspo #motivation #exercise #workout #fitfam #fitfamuk #training #alwaysbristol #bristol #igersbristol #bristollife #bristolpt #thisgirlcan #bristol247 #thismumruns #runchat #transformation #mum #momlife #transform #mentalhealth #icbristol
The London Marathon 21 April 2024 04:31:30 - 29min 4sec PB 🇬🇧 I honestly can’t believe last Sunday I completed the iconic London Marathon! 👑 So much work went into this moment, injuries and illness had me questioning if I’d even make it to the starting line. 💂🏻♂️ Has it been easy, hell no! Was it all worth it, absol-bloody-utely. I could not have done it without the support and love of everyone around me, my family, friends, training buddies, and all of you cheering from the sidelines! 🏰 We raised an outstanding £2,931.20 for @bloodcancer_uk 1. Tower Bridge 2. Tower of London 3. Mile 14 - Blood Cancer UK cheer squad 4. Mile 18 5. London Eye - Spotting my husband & children 6. Big Ben 7. Buckingham Palace 8. The Mall 9. The Finish Line . #LondonMarathon #SheBelievedInHerself #Marathon #ThisMumRuns #MarathonWeek #WeRunTogether #InstaRunners #WomensRunning #RunnersWorld #RunnerGirl #UKRunning #Marathoner #RunningCommunity #GirlGang #ClassOf2024 #LetsGoLondon #LondonsCalling #LonDoneClassOf2024
Love this classic! Cheeky dumbbells & resistance bands 💪🏻💪🏻 This Sunday morning is so wet & miserable 😢 #fitnotskinny #motivation #fitnessjourney #strong #strongnotskinny #strongwomen #fitnesslifestyle #fitat40plus #fitforlife #thismumruns #nofilterhere #loveyourself #fitinmy40s #fitmum #nofilter #keepitreal #Icandoitagain #moveyourbody #hiitmakesmehappy #runmum #runnersofinstagram #runningmotivation #runmum #runfit #runnerofinstagram #bodycoachapp #bodycoach #90plangraduate
9 months in vs 9 months out 3rd time round, recovery has been tough! But totally worth it ❤️ 1st road race back today finishing 7th female out of 225 🏃🏽♀️ #csectionrecovery #mumof3 #thismumruns
Three weeks ago I decided it was time to make a change. I decided to start eating properly and entered Bristol 10k after several months of not looking after myself. Three weeks later and I feel amazing! I’m eating properly, I’m enjoying my training and my clothes are more comfortable to wear 🩷 #changeisgood #changeispossible #eatingwell #lookingafterme #running #training #feelinggood #thismumruns #thiswomanruns #icanandiwill #ifeelamazing #proudofmyself
6 WEEKS TO GO until race day. That’s still enough time to pop up to the course and enjoy the views / have a race recce! Join us on SUNDAY 9TH JUNE to appreciate the rich biodiversity of the Bromyard Downs, run our unique adult distance of 8.5km (or our junior distances of 1km and 2km) and raise valuable funds for Brockhampton Primary School and the BDCA. Book your junior and adult places here: https://www.avtiming.com/bromyard #thisgirlcan #womenwhorun #runningwomen #IWD #thismumruns #juniors #juniorrun #juniortrailrunning #Bromyard #bromyarddowns #BDCA #sheruns #runninginherefordshire #herefordshire #worcestershire #eatsleepliveherefordshire #beautifulbromyard #trailrunning #runningraces
A tulip a day keeps the gloomy weather away! These flowers make me smile! Thank you to my legs for getting me past week 12 of my ultramarathon training - 45 miles complete and here we go week 13! ❤️ #runnersofinstagram #ultramarathon #tulipsofinstagram #tulips #thismumruns #over50runner #thankyoulegs
Belfast marathon - last long run 😁 Hey, hi, how you doing? I’ve been lurking but not posting over the past couple of weeks. Head hasn’t really been in the game social media-wise but I’ve been plodding on through taper and keeping an eye on all the amazing things you’ve all been up to. Today was the last long run of the Belfast block….10 miles in the sun with my training buddies. Overall, it’s really not gone to plan. I started off January strong and had a good February but things fell off a cliff in March. I’ve managed to recover things a bit over the past few weeks and I’ve only missed one long run but I’ve missed too many mid-weeks and speed sessions, in particular, to hit my target time next Sunday. However, I’ve had the best training partners in @moragmacleod and @gillianr2009 . Our runs have been such fun and I’m excited to see Gillian smash her first marathon 🤩. #run #runner #running #runningmotivation #runninggirl #thisgirlcan #thismumruns #runmummyrun #runmummyrun_rmr #runnersofinstagram #scottishrun #scottishrunner #scottishrunnergirl #scottishrunninggirl #runningismytherapy #womenrunninguk #runukchat #ukrunchat #marathon #marathontraining #marathonrunner #marathongirl #marathonmum #marathonmiles #belfastmarathon #belfastmarathontraining
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Such a nice spring evening, couldn’t be further from the weather we’ve had the rest of today! ☔️ #spring #eveningrun #strava #runningmotivation #running #thismumruns
This weekend 🌱 No dieting this weekend. Was 4 minutes slower this year in the @worthingrunfest but the course was much better 👍
We couldn't have put it better ourselves - thanks Dominic! ✅ fun & challenging event ✅ professional team ✅ really good tech ✅ great route/s ✅ perfect for all abilities ✅ let's go! Sign up, link in bio 🔗 #secretrun #mysecretrun #secretrunbath #runningbath #bathrunners #running #ukrunchat #thismumruns #thiswomanruns #halfmarathon #trailrunning #trailrunners #adventurerun #fitfam #visitbath #whatsonbath #whatsonbristol #welovebath #welovebristol #runninginbath #bathrunner #bristolrunner #bathrunclubs #bristolrunclubs #10krun #findarace #racenation #runfinder
Hi so another Sunday and another run day!!! I got my Spring marathon medal 😍 Was gutted not to finish Manchester so entered Newport and kept it quiet to ease pressure, still wasn't my best, still felt sick (think that's just me and marathons 😂) but chuffed to bits to finish 😀 Lovely to have the support of Dan on our secret mission, we didn't even tell the kids! He loved the 10k!! Might be a bit stiff for classes this week 😂 #runningcommunity #runninglife #MarathonTraining #runningmotivation #this #mum #thismumruns #thismumcan
Wimped out of going out in the torrential rain this morning, just kept everything crossed that it eased off, and it paid off! 🙌🏼 I wore a jacket and leggings and it was a BIG mistake, had to tie the jacket round my waist after less than 2 miles and by the end of that 8 I was a right sweaty state! The majority of that felt good but the last mile was an absolute slog with the worst stitch ever and my legs just started to feel so heavy. But I got it done again! . . . #running #runner #instarunner #runnersofinstagram #runningmum #runningmumuk #runningcommunity #runningcommunityuk #achieveyourgoals #notjustamum #motivated #feelingmotivated #run #runninggoals #sundayrunday #sundayrun #longrun #runningismytherapy #runhappy #runnerlife #runnergirl #runningjourney #fitnessjourney #thisgirlcan #thismumruns #runningmojo #runningera #runnersworld #happyrunner #solorun
SUNDAYS 🏃♀️ Starting to increase mileage a little for @lakeland_50_100 🏃♀️Todays training involved running to Parbold via the 3 beacons, meeting Pete and Sam for a picnic and then a 4 mile walk. It’s probably not conventional training but it’s time on feet and a way of making it a family event. Highs included successfully eating Soreen whilst running; and using garmin course navigation. Lows included a Co-op stop to buy Vaseline for chafing 😭😭 glutes and hamstring problems flared a little last week, so pleased I managed to get round Mid Cheshire 5km with @kyliemags on Friday (who flew round 🏃♀️🌪️) and today without too many problems. Starting to practise nutrition too so happy my @chiacharge order arrived today 🤩 50 miles feels like a really really long way 🤔 😳 #lakeland50 #ll50 #ultra #ultratraining #runningmum #thismumruns #familytraining #run #shaleybrow #parbold
🌳🏃♂️ Today's long run was an adventure of exploration and growth! 🌟 I set off to find a new Long Run route and I encountered picturesque landscapes, though the busy main road caught me by surprise. 🚗 Nevertheless, my skinny legs are definitely getting used to the hills and they are feeling a lot easier to tackle. 💪 Have a great Sunday! AJ 📩 DM for personalised training plans! 🏃♂️ Tailored to your goals 🌐 www.ajrunningcoach.com - - - #ajrunningcoach #FlyHumanFly #TimeToFly #hoka #hokafans #runcoaching #runningcoaching #trainingplan #runcoach #runningcoach #mumsthatrun #runforit #wannaberunner #runningmummy #runnerprobs #runforfit #whywerun #londonmarathontraining #zeroexcuses #runcoaching #runningadventure #thismumruns #happyrunning #runningwithfriends #runnersofinsta #runclub #halfmarathontraining #irunthisbody #instarunning #runningday
Run 1 Brunch Club with the Roukie Runners. 3.44 miles #RunHappy #RunningOver40 #Running #SundayBrunch #ThisMumRuns #KatieRunsLondon
London..you were just phenomenonal. The energy of the crowds were just mind blowing I can't believe it was a week ago already . It was a great day to be alive! Witnessing the sheer support and love of thousands of people cheering eachother on. Emotional day running for my boy ...I cried alot . Really happy to just nip on under 5 hours (4.56) And blown away to have raised £7, 1 68 for @nervetumoursuk .. this charity is often overlooked amongst the bigger ones and deserves more recognition. Thank you everyone who supported us #londonmarathon2024 #nervetumoursuk #braintumorawareness #pediatricbraintumor #NF1 #runningwithfriends #marathontraining #marathon #runnersofinstagram #runningcommunity #runmummyrun #thiswomenruns #thismumruns #runningismytherapy #runningforheadspace #runningformentalhealth #runfree
🏃🏼♀️Race day🏃🏼♀️ 4th in my age category and 28th female overall! Thank you @curlysathletes for the fab race, volunteers/marshalls were fab! Had to wear my @badass_mother_runners_club kit because it was definitely a badass race. 10k of mud, water, hay bales and horse jumps! Happy weekend everyone! 🏃🏼♀️💦🏃🏼♀️ #run #runningmotivation #runner #runners #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #runninggirl #raceday #trailrunning #thismumruns #fitfam #fitnessmummy #muddy #sunday #sundayrunday #runningcommunity #inkedgirls #happyplace #goodvibes #strongwomen #fitnessmotivation #motivation #exercise #workout #10k #runhappy #runningpunks
Forced break from any exercise at all with the dreaded sickness bug hitting our household. Which maybe was some sort of blessing in disguise, in terms of forcing my body to just stop after Manchester marathon. Have felt horrendous!! Felt well enough yesterday to celebrate my daughter’s birthday although hours of rollercoasters and rides is an interesting one on a delicate tummy. So today’s run was always going to be super easy and short, and still somewhat questionable on whether it was a good idea. But it felt fine, despite some strange noises coming from my tummy 🐵. We got drenched where the river had totally flooded the path but that added to the pleasure- it was freezing but ridiculous trying to run through it. Maybe the alphaflys weren’t the best choice of trainer today 😆 Childfree for a few hours today so treating my legs to a massage using a voucher I got for my birthday over a month ago! Can’t wait! #running #sundayrunday #couplewhoruntogether #runner #loverunning #runhappy #wetrun #thisgirlruns #thismumruns #thismumcanrun #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #runchat
Let’s have a first run back 10k trot run round the zoo for Stampede. #runthroughsouth #runningmotivation #womensrunning #runnergoals #runnermum #run #thismumruns #brightonmarathon #londonmarathon #manchestermarathon
Sunday morning 16km long run ✅ perfect running conditions this morning, I really enjoy ending the route along the sea front, the tide was in and we could hear the sounds of the waves 🌊. Our morning run was finished off nicely with a breakfast and a cheeky milkshake at the Boathouse cafe and of course I had to bring some slices of their yummy Rocky road cake back for the girls! #longrun #sundayrun #16km #morninglongrun #thismumruns #mumof2 #mumrunner #running #runningmummy #halfmarathontraining #runningcommunity #keepongoing #keepmoving #fitnessgoals #fitnessmotivation #run #runnersofinstagram #runhappy #runaddict
A week on and giving my finishers T-shirt an outing on my 1st post London Run 🏃🏼♀️🎉. Much as I’d love to go for a post marathon PB, after blacking out last night on the stairs 🤦🏼♀️ it was go out carefully, or not at all. I feel fine after a long sleep but it wasn’t great. Whilst I’m convinced it was due to an electrolyte imbalance, I’m getting checked out to be safe ❤️🩹. I had to get out this morning though to decompress after a whole day in front of the computer yesterday and no running all week!! Even though it was just a super gentle leg stretch, it felt really good and I’m still riding my London high ☺️. Now for some rest and all the electrolytes!! Happy Sunday 💖
Sarurday trail run joy, we walked the hills of which there were many and I reconnected with trails again. Thanks to Seema for organising and to all the women who showed up for themselves for a great morning adventuring #thiswomanrunstrails #thiswomanruns #thismumruns #instarunner #instarunnersbristol #womenwhorun #womensupportingwomen #womenrunners
All set up on the @thismumruns stand at @bristol_running_show Come and say hi if you are here! #thiswomanruns #thiswomanrunsbristol #thismumruns #thismumrunsbristol #wearetwr #womensrunning #womensrunningcommunity #bristolrunningshow #bristolrunner
Promised my friend some bluebells, couldn’t guarantee good weather though! #bluebellwoods #englishbluebells #thismumruns #thiswomanruns
Taking photos 📸 while the sky is blue! 5km this morning was lovely, river path was busy with runners making the most of the weather! 🌦️ 10 weeks until Porthcawl 10km and I’m determined to train properly for a change! #runner #running #runningmum #runningat40plus #training #instarunnerswales #runningformentalhealth #runnersofinstagram #runwales #outdoorsismyhappyplace #runningcommunity #thismumruns
And another 6k done. A bit more chilled this time! 💥 🏃🏽♀️ #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #runhappy #running #iamabadassmotherrunner #runningcommunity #runninglife #setbacks #thinkpositive #runningpassion #trail #trailrunning #thismumruns #fitat40plus #marathongoals #runningmum #fitmum #runforfun #runforlife #runninglife #chicagomarathon #mindfulrunning #loverunning
This morning we ran 4km then got in the sea at Portobello. It wasn't as cold as I thought and I was in a good mood afterwards but I dunno if it's a habit that will stick lol! #thismumruns #seadip
A brilliant morning had trail running two different 5k laps around Blaise with a group of fabulous ladies from @thismumruns Massive thanks to @seemadoc for organising it. Already looking forward to the next one! #thiswomanruns #thiswomanrunsbristol #thismumruns #thismumrunsbristol #wearetwr #womensrunning #womensrunningcommunity #thiswomanrunstrails #trailrunner #trailrunning
Getting everything ready for the Great Lakeland 3 day race next weeknd 😳 I honestly don’t know what I’m letting myself in for. Even got myself a #geekyhiker chest pack (thanks @fuelledbypies for the recommendation!), it’s a fab piece of kit for my map, treats and poles (which I still don’t know how to use) The prospect of wild camping on a sleeping mat, no showers or a comfy bed, never mind no access to hair straighteners…is somewhat out weighed by 3 days of running in the mountains with lovely folk. It’ll be a boss adventure I’m sure 🍀 #trailrunning #firstmultidayrace #wildcamping #mountainvirgin #nostormsplease #fellrunning #training #running #thismumruns
✅ First ultra 🏃♀️ 6th lady 🏆 1st FV40-49 A good, if rather wet, cold and muddy day out with @runawayracing at Chiltern Ridge Ultra 50km 😊 More race spam to follow when I’m less tired 😴 #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #saturdaylongrun #lovetrail #lovetrailrunning #thismumruns #lovetorun #loverunning #chilternridgeultra #chilternridge #chilternridgeway
+ P A R K R U N + @bea_clk - “You’re going to make me jump, aren’t you?” Me - “YESSSSS!” 😃 I was looking after my three feral children so didn’t manage to run this morning which I really missed. But I did manage to drag them down to @highburyfieldsparkrun to cheer on the Warriors and other runners / walkers. Bea - this is your best jumping photo yet! 🤩 Hope you all had a fabulous @parkrunuk and a great Saturday 😊 Ps. If you’ve ever toyed with the idea of doing Highbury Park Run and want some people to help give you the nudge and motivation you need, message me and I’ll add you to our friendly WhatsApp group. Every Friday night I send you a little reminder to prep for Park Run and to say if you’re going so you know who will be there. #runningmotivation #highburyfieldsparkrun #parkrunuk #londonrunner #thismumruns #weruntogether #mumswhorun #letsrunthis #5kmrun #highburyfields #highburyandislington
Hard run out at parkrun - absolutely died out there! 90 seconds slower than in February! I was due a rubbish run but I was gutted when I found myself walking for a few seconds before I was even at one mile - clearly I set out far too hard and my arms and legs were heavy very quickly. Splits terrible and held a slower pace for three miles than I did for eight a couple of weeks ago! Husband very sweetly said, well, you’ve had pneumonia since then, but I’ve been feeling a lot better and my lungs are clear, so I think it would be a bit of a scapegoat to blame it all on that. A reality check on where my fitness is at and how close that sub-2 is to the line: really need some good running and some very good recovery over the next four weeks. I’m not desperately unhappy or gutted - I’m still just so excited to do the half with so many awesome friends and I’m so lucky to be able to do it at all - but it’s definitely not my favourite parkrun I’ve ever done. Due entirely to my performance, by the way - as usual the volunteers were awesome and friendly and it’s super well organised, plus conditions were quite frankly perfect. Commiseration ice lolly helped with the positive reflections! #parkrun #fail #failagain #keeppushing #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #instarunner #thismumruns #motherrunner #mumswhorun #runhappy #ihavearunnersbody #runchat #runnerscommunity #womenrunners #irunthisbody #runlikeagirl #runthrough #runthroughuk #ukrunchat #averagerunner #therunninghub #therunninghubcommunity #strongerfitterfaster #5ktimetrial
Giving my legs a rest and focusing on some core strength. I'm shortly going to be chatting with @russelltherunner for his running podcast. If there's two things I love it's podcasts and running, so I'm very excited about sitting in the middle of this venn diagram. #running #runner #runs #runningcommunityuk #runningcommunity #instarunner #instarun #ukrunchat #plantbased #plantpowered #plantpoweredrunning #plantbasedrunning #plantbasedrunner #plantpoweredrunner #vegan #veganrunner #thismumruns #motherrunner #thisgirlcan #runningformentalhealth #runningwithanxiety #runningismytherapy #ultramarathon #ultramarathontraining #womenwhorun
Week 1 of Training Completed for #rtts 🌳 A nice start to Week 1 after taking just shy of a week relaxing since @manchestermarathon 💛 But now it's back to it for the next challenge ✌🏻 Some steady runs this week to ease me back into running. I've explored some new trials routes that will soon become the regular terrain and enjoyed getting back out there 🌱 Run 1 - 4.16 miles Run 2 - 4.02 miles Run 3 - 5.02 miles Run 4 - 9.02 miles @thresholdtrailseries #racetothestones #rtts2024 #ultra #ultramarathon #marathon #marathoner #marathontraining #ultratraining #training #roadrunner #trailrunner #runnersofinstagram #runstagram #instarun #instarunners #runnersworld #runningworld #runninglife #runnerlife #runningcommunity #womensrunningcommunity #ukrunchat #runchat #runhappy #badassmotherrunner #thismumruns #thisgirlcan #thisgirlcanrun #rungoals
Midweek run followed by next day wardrobe success (old trousers finally fit again!! - intact fit better than ever!!) Don’t know how I squeezed any exercise in this week… controlled assessment submission and marking due to the exam-board… it’s this time of year that I hate!!! #thisteacherruns #runnerteacher #teacherrunner #thismumruns #runner #runforfun #run #weekdayrun
Forgot to stop my watch & take the selfie 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ I’m blaming the kids for a million questions once they heard the finishing beeps 🤣 Looooovvvvveeeeee this workout! @bodycoachapp a bit of everything is what you sometimes 🥰 #fitnotskinny #motivation #fitnessjourney #strong #strongnotskinny #strongwomen #fitnesslifestyle #fitat40plus #fitforlife #thismumruns #nofilterhere #loveyourself #fitinmy40s #fitmum #nofilter #keepitreal #Icandoitagain #moveyourbody #hiitmakesmehappy #runmum #runnersofinstagram #runningmotivation #runmum #runfit #runnerofinstagram #bodycoachapp #bodycoach #90plangraduate
First run since the marathon and of course it had to be parkrun in my finisher tshirt! 31.33min - faster than I thought I was going to be. My legs still feel very heavy so I think I need a few more rest days. . . . #running #loverunning #runningislife #runningmotivation #parkrun #loveparkrun #thismumruns #mumswhorun #thisgirlcan #runhappy #marathontraining #londonmarathon #londonmarathontraining #runningthroughdarkness
@parkrunuk this morning with some of the awesome @borrowashjolly crew! 🙌🏻 Chuffed with this as I’ve been coughing a lung up all week (yet when I’m running, I don’t cough at all 🤔) just a couple of inhaler stops, and faster than my last one too 😊 Getting back to it, slowly but surely, and remembering my only competition is myself. 🤘🏻 Also wearing a hat because my hair was so in desperate need of a wash it was almost in dreadlocks 😂😂😂 #parkrun #alvastonparkrun #derby #derbyshire #uk #thismumruns #asthma #itainteasybeingwheezy
Another weekend on the south coast. We are here for the Worthing Running Festival tomorrow and of course I managed to get a parkrun in with my co-pilot Ollie. He has been ill most of the week (so no exercise/lack of sleep for me) and today is the first day he’s back to himself. A managed to get myself a new buggy parkrun PB!! I would say the conditions were perfect and I started at the front so no weaving. Perfect start to the weekend #wearerunthings #parkrun day #loveparkrun #runmummyrun #runningmum #runningcommunity #runr #ukrunner #ukrunchat #running #run #runinspiration #runnersofinstagram #postnatalrunning #gettingmyrunninglegsback #gardencityrunners #wearerunthings #buggyrunning #buggyrunner #hertfordshirerunning #postpartumfitness #postpartum #postpartumrecovery #motherrunner #marathonmum #stronggirlsclub #strongmum #thismumruns
Lovely chatty 7km today with @ashlley._x and @kim.runs_adventures around the forest trying out the new #brookscaldera trail shoes - so comfy and springy! Race to the stones training officially underway 🤩 Week 1 // Run 2 #racetothestones #racetothestonestraining #rtts #rtts2024 #rtts24 #runnerscommunity #running #trailrunning #forestrunning #brooks #morningruns #saturdayrun #runningfriends #runningformentalhealth #run #thismumruns #thiswomenruns #runmummyrun #lovethetrails #runnersofinstagram #runnersworld #runhappy #runrunrun #runner #distancerunning #ultrarunning #ultratraining #ultratrail #runwalkrun