27 Year Old London Based Runner/Queen Of Sass
I have found January to be a very exciting yet overwhelming month, with starting a new job, marathon training, buying my first little flat (!!!), a variety of volunteering commitments, financial struggles (new flat = permanently in the -£ for the next 86 years), etc. Like many others, I have found myself counting down the... Continue Reading →
As week 4 of marathon training commences, thus the mileage steadily increases, now seems like the perfect time to talk about marathon training vs. life/work/family/social commitments etc. Here are four things that I implement, or at least try to implement, to help ease the maranoia. 1.Run EARLY This is stating the obvious, but it’s arguably... Continue Reading →
The National Running Show is the UK’s biggest running expo, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham. After hearing great feedback from some friends who attended the 2018 event, I was really keen to get involved this year. My honest feedback is that it was…okay. Really, really okay. Here’s a little summary below: The Good... Continue Reading →
I’m going to keep this post short and sweet as no doubt you have read 86 million ‘2018 self-reflection’ blogs already! 2018 was a weird but wonderful year, and I wanted to share some of my highlights/poignant moments, because it’s important to celebrate success and not shy away from it. January I began training for... Continue Reading →
(Just me with a bread roll, you're welcome.) Last week, over a period of three days, I received 12 comments on my food choices. These comments came from the same three people - here are a few of my favourites: “Mell’s eating chocolate! Bet that makes a nice change from all the rabbit food? HMMM?”... Continue Reading →
Amidst the copious amounts of Christmas gift guides, clever marketing tactics and delicious recipes, I wanted to touch upon something that I wish was discussed more often. Over the past couple of years, I’ve felt differently about Christmas. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but volunteering at Crisis and my trip to Malawi... Continue Reading →
When I was 6, I went to my first ever Arsenal match with my Dad. I can remember the day SO clearly, partly because my Dad covered my ears throughout to block out any “rude words” shouted by other fans, but also because this is the first time that I was exposed to any form... Continue Reading →
A couple of weeks ago I read an article* about "loud women" (whatever that means) and immediately felt compelled to write about it. Whilst I wouldn’t necessarily class myself as a "loud woman’" and obviously this is a ridiculous phrase, there were many aspects of this article that resonated with me and I wanted to... Continue Reading →
Just over a month ago I completed my first Tough Mudder Full, and in doing so ticked another goal off my 30 before 30 list…only 15 more to go! Apologies for the belated blog – due to unforeseen circumstances I was unable to post after the event. Prior to TM, I thought it would be... Continue Reading →
