When you look down at your watch and see that you’re on track for a PB, that’s when the magic starts to happen. The desire to cross the finish line becomes stronger than the pain in your legs so you begin to push harder. And you keep going until you reach the finish line because the moment you realise that you are…
For someone who is an avid runner, it often surprises people to find out that I’m into weightlifting and resistance training too. For me, the two go hand in hand and I still don’t know why lots of runners shy away from heavy weight training. The benefits are endless, it’ll make you a more efficient runner and it can actually…
In a little over 3 week’s time, it’ll be race day. I’ll be taking to the streets of Berlin to complete my first half marathon of the year. And although It’ll be my third half marathon, I know that a mixture of excitement and nerves will accompany me around the course. You can never shake those pre race nerves…
As I write this blog post I can’t help but smile. The Amsterdam half marathon has left a handprint on my heart. I’d completed my first half exactly 7 days before I took to Amsterdam but this race was different. On the outside looking in, not much had changed. My pace was identical to the previous race but I felt different…
I absolutely love the Olympics and the Summer of Sport. It’s by far my favourite sporting event and although it only lasts a mere 14 or so days, it leaves me feeling inspired, motivated and determined to do something extraordinary…long after the games have finished.
