What I’ve Learnt in 16 Years of Running
My daughter is celebrating her sixteenth birthday and I started running just after she was born. I can’t believe I’ve been running for sixteen whole years, I didn’t think I’d…
A Simple Way for Runners to Improve Their Health
Next time your Garmin beeps at you to move, don’t ignore it! Yes, it’s frustrating, especially when you’ve just done your long run but there’s a reason why it’s still…
What is Sarcopenia?
Do you know what the word sarcopenia means? Don’t worry if you don’t because I’m going to tell you and I’m so glad you’re here because everyone needs to know…
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…
Setting Yourself up for Successful Changes – Part 2
This is part two in a four-part series called ‘Making changes – Setting yourself up for success.’ In this series I’m taking you through four questions that you should ask…
Restless Legs, Running and Menopause
Oh joy of joys, here’s another menopausal symptom that might pop up for you. Deep apologies to the gentleman next to me on a long haul flight a few weeks…
What Actually is a Runner’s High?
Have you had a runner’s high? What goes on in your body during a runner’s high that makes you feel so GOOD? Let’s explore this phenomenon. You might find yourself…
6 Physical Health Reasons to Keep Running Through the Menopause
Around 25 per cent of women don’t experience symptoms as they go through menopause. For those that do, around 25 percent of them say their symptoms are severe. The list…
6 Mental Health Reasons to Keep Running Through the Menopause
Keeping up your running during menopause can be hard! Many symptoms of the perimenopause don’t make you want to stick on your trainers and head out the door. I’m here…