How can I get rid of a stitch?
Stitches are a right pain! I haven’t had one for ages and the other day, out of the blue, bang! A horrible, crampy pain in my right upper abdomen that…
Are you a real runner?
I was interviewed for an article the other day and I was asked, ‘When did you start calling yourself a runner?’ I know I’m most certainly a runner now, it’s…
Why do I feel cold after I run?
Do you feel freezing cold after you run? Are you shivering on the finish line? Maybe you’re ok but then an hour later the cold feeling kicks in? You are…
Tips for Running and Hay Fever
Runny nose, sneezing and itchy eyes affecting your running? You’re not alone. When hay fever season is upon us, millions of us are reaching for the tissues and feeling grumpy…
Perimenopausal Athletes and Beyond: a Free Virtual Masterclass Series
Have you noticed your exercise getting harder? Maybe you’re struggling with a lack of energy, aching joints or brain fog? If you’re a woman, this could be the peri-menopause. The…
Warm-Up Demo
What I’ve learnt is that most runners don’t warm up before they run! My blog about why to warm up led to the realisation that most people can’t be bothered,…
Warming up: 6 pre-run essentials.
Do you warm up before you run? Is it really necessary to warm up, isn’t a slow first mile enough? Will adding a warm up to your run really make…
The Toxic Ten: What it is and how to get past it.
Do you find the first part of your run really hard? Does it take a while before you feel comfortable? That’s certainly the case for me. No matter what distance…
Run Well – my new book!
Today is the day! My second book Run Well: Essential health questions and answers for runners is finally published. When I handed in the manuscript in April last year, just…
Active Women – meet Lucy Thorpe
When it comes to exercising, we’re often told to ‘find something you love’. There’s no doubt that will help to keep you motivated. Some of us do find that one…