Does my Running Need to Change in Perimenopause?
It’s well known that perimenopause is a time of change in the body. After all, the menopause if often known as ‘the change’! Hormones are fluctuating all over the place…
Watch out for the Post-Marathon Blues
Have you just completed your first marathon? Hit a running goal you’ve been working towards for ages? Maybe you’re about to stand on a start line and give it your…
Regain Your Confidence in Menopause
Many women feel able to ‘step into their power’ in midlife. Are you one of those? Do you feel ‘older and wiser’? Are you feeling more confident in yourself, your…
How to get rid of a Stitch
Stitches can be so painful! You’re running along quite happily when you become aware of a dull ache or stabbing pain in your abdomen. It’s almost impossible to ignore and…
Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
I love a nice chatty run with a friend. Cruising along, sharing news and enjoying the scenery, there’s nothing nicer. The thing is, although I really appreciate these happy runs,…
How to Keep Running When it Gets Hard
Do you watch endurance events and wonder how people find the strength to keep going when they’re hurting so badly? If you talk to them they say it’s all about…
Running After Reaching 5K. What’s next?
Have you just hit your goal of being able to run 5K? That’s fantastic! I think that first 5k is the hardest part of running. Enjoy the celebration and be…
How to Run Faster in Perimenopause
You’re not alone if you’re in perimenopause and finding that your running is just getting slower and slower. It can be frustrating and demoralising. Despite your best efforts you just…
My Top 10 Running Blogs in 2023
I always love this time of year and the opportunity it gives me to reflect on the whole year. This is my ninth year of blogging and I’m still learning…
Setting Yourself up for Successful Changes – Part 4
Here is the final part of this series aimed and helping you make successful changes. I think it is the hardest, yet the most important. I hope you’ve enjoyed this…