After 16 weeks+ weeks of training, I completed the London Marathon – my first ever marathon – on Sunday 27th April 2025. To me, all those long runs were opportunities to test out my running kit and nutrition so I…
The Best Running Quotes to Motivate & Inspire Your Next Run
I’ve signed up for my first marathon – London – and it’s simply the best running quotes (and mantras) that are going to see my through my training. When you think about it, running is more than just a sport…
Top 10 EssentElle Half Marathon Tips
I can remember the first I ran a half marathon like it was yesterday! It was Run To The Beat, way back in 2013. At that point, I was pretty new to running. The furthest I’d ever run was 10km,…
Top 10 Audio Books to Listen to While Running: Stay Motivated on the Move!
Recent studies have shown that runners who listen to audiobooks during their workouts may experience greater benefits than those who listen to podcasts or music. According to a 2022 survey by Runner’s World, 47% of runners reported that audiobooks helped…
Your 6 Day Race Preparation Guide
Although a lot changed when it came to mass events over the last few years, when it comes to race preparation, a lot didn’t change. However, it’s time this post got an update since I first wrote in way back…
Ankle Strengthening For Runners
One of the reasons I chose couch to 5k to make my return to running, was the fact it would be a gradual build up. This would give my body – especially knees, ankles and hips – time to get…
