Autumn Running Tips Last night, as I was coaching, it was the first time this year when the sunset snuck up on me. By the end of the session we could barely see where we were running so the 4x 10 second sprints I had planned for the runners got swapped out for some squats [...]
Breaking the taboo around incontinence This post is sponsored by Contrelle. It’s my job to help women run. Some are just starting out and some are training for big races. All runners have something in common: we all have obstacles that can deter us from working out. For some it’s time - looking after children, [...]
Women's Running Shorts - Summer Round-up The guys over at The Run Testers asked me for some insights into women's running shorts - what with me being a woman and liking running in shorts. So here's a video round-up I made for them. I picked five pairs of women’s running shorts to try - different [...]
10 Top Tips for Beginner Runners After the recent boom in people pounding the pavements, it may feel like you’re the last person in the world to start running, but you’re not alone. And it won’t be long before you’re out there doing laps of the park too. Here’s a few tips to help you [...]
My Favourite Running Shoe Review A few weeks ago, the guys at The Run Testers asked me to join them for a few videos over on their YouTube channel. We joined forces for a 'fav run shoe' video all together and then they let me loose to do a solo video. Below is my review [...]
Why I Post Running Selfies on Instagram and How to Take Better Run Photos I've reached me 2000th post over on Instagram. That’s 2000 pics, mostly of myself running. So to mark this milestone, here’s how and why I take them. I use my Instagram account as an extension of my coaching, to share [...]
Coming Back From a Running Injury Last summer I was teaching three circuits classes per week, and gradually my left knee got stiffer and stiffer. But it was way down my list of things to sort out, and physio appointments were nonexistent. So I ignored it. Back in March, I picked up my son who [...]
Testing and Reviewing Running Kit What’s it like to test kit? As part of the writing I do for Women’s Running magazine, I’m one of the panel of kit testers. I generally get one or two things to test each issue to give a review of along with a score out of five. I thought [...]
Post-Natal Return to Running Workout If you've had a baby and are looking to get back into (or start) running, this workout is for you. It will support you by focussing on improving your balance and build strength needed to run well. This routine is designed for women who are 6 weeks+ post delivery and [...]
Runners' Booty Workout - Strong glutes, quads and core Want to build a strong foundation and bring more power to your running? You've come to the right place. We'll focus on your glutes, quads and core muscles to do just that. This workout is made up of seven exercises to target key areas for runners: [...]
