Tag Archive for: running

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IS RUNNING WITH MUSIC HELPFUL?

SHOULD YOU BE RUNNING WITH OR WITHOUT MUSIC?   It's a question which has been debated many times before, during, and after a run no doubt; here's my 'two cents’ when it comes to running with music… There are several studies which…
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The Best Running Diet

BEST DIET FOR RUNNING  I'll be blunt, there isn't one! If you want to know what the best diet is for YOUR running, it's about finding what works for YOU! You can create the best running diet for you. There is so much 'BroScience'…
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Hiding My Eating Disorder

ANYONE CAN HIDE AN EATING DISORDER   Unless you’ve read my autobiography Chasing Extreme, or have followed me closely for a while, you may not know that for over three years (between 2013-2016) I struggled with an eating disorder. This…
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Running Fitness and Building Brick Walls

BE PATIENT WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR RUNNING FITNESS   We all have those days where we feel amazing post run. AND We all have those runs where we struggle to simply get out the front door. What about those weeks where every session just…
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DO HARD THINGS – EVEN RUNNING

CHOOSE DISCOMFORT & RUNNING BECOMES EASIER   Very few people who i've met enjoy being in pain, or doing things which are physically, mentally, or emotionally hard. (Ok, we know running is hard, but i’m sure you know what I mean…) So…

Road to Recovery with 2xu

RECOVERING FROM SURGERY WITH 2XU   Since December 2021 I knew I had an issue with my left hamstring. It started as tightness after my long runs, then I felt restricted when lengthening my stride during intervals. It had been…
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BLOG #3 ROAD TO RECOVERY WITH 2XU

ROAD TO RECOVERY 2XU The enormity of what I was facing finally hit me. The reality of how draining the past few weeks have been could not be ignored anymore. My exhaustion comes from the restriction of movement, and what that allows me to…
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BLOG #4 ROAD TO RECOVERY WITH 2XU

TRUST THE PROCESS & TAKE THE NEXT STEP Standing at the top of my stairs leading out of my apartment, deep down inside of me, I felt a little nervous. It’s hard to describe—like when you add more weight to an exercise at the gym that…
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BLOG #5 ROAD TO RECOVERY WITH 2XU

Discipline in Injury Recovery: Your Key to a Successful Comeback Introduction The Role of Discipline in Recovery Personal Journey: Embracing Discipline Actionable Strategies for Staying Disciplined Conclusion Introduction In…
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Running 500 Miles in 31 Days

Running The Calendar Club Running 1 mile relating to the date of the month.   Running for 31 consecutive days is something I have never done before. So taking on a challenge like this meant going outside my comfort zone within the…