Core Progress Personal Training

It never comes at a good time, sometimes caused by over training, not listening to our bodies, a fall, overlooking the importance of rest (I think of rest days as ‘building’ or ‘growth’ days), repetitive stress, lack of cross training, unrealistic training goals for your level of fitness/ experience, the list is endless. Even when […]

BEFORE DURING & AFTER A Anxiety Nerves creep in, it happens to us all. Embrace it, you might even run better. A Adrenaline A surge of adrenaline on race day is certain to make you feel stronger, more energetic, and will heighten your senses. The benefit of a race day flow of adrenaline is that […]

New territory. An ultra, RTTS (Race to the Stones) 100km non-stop. Fully recovered from the marathon I started planning my training program. I read articles and blogs from experienced female endurance athletes and felt inspired. As the training began, I soon realised I was mentally drained from marathon training. Having put so much into my […]

I said to my husband ‘just 1 marathon’ as it has been on the bucket for some time. After completing the Rome marathon and getting a good for age place for London maybe I’d do 1 more! I’d also been trying and failing to get in though the ballot for over 6 years.   After […]

I love the unique earthy sweetness of the beetroot and it never fails to brighten up the plate! I’m addicted to the intense flavour and use it in both sweet and savoury dishes. Pre-Time 15 minutes Cook Time 1 hour Serves 4 Ingredients 500g x raw beetroot, peeled and cut into wedges 5 x cloves […]

So delicious and prepped in less than 5 minutes. Can be eaten fresh or made in advance, eaten for breakfast with yoghurt, flaked almonds or granola, as a mid-afternoon sweet treat or a healthy dessert. No matter how you serve these spiced baked pears, make sure you keep the skin on, as this is where […]

For those that know me well, know about my obsession and love of peanut butter. I’m not talking the cheap and nasty stuff packed full of sugars but my favourite made by ‘Meridian’, the crunchy stuff winning hands down. So, if like me you add a little toast to your peanut butter in the mornings […]

Buy decent running shoes that support your feet. Everyday trainers are not suitable and are likely to cause niggles or give blisters. Investing in a specific running shoe is 100% worth the money. Good sports shops offer a ‘gait analysis’ and from that will be able to advise which shoe is most suitable for you. […]

I love using veggies in salads and get tired of grating the usual carrots, beetroot, fennel and other ‘beige’ vegetable so, when I found this recipe and had time to add my own twist, I wanted to share. It has a warming smoky flavour. One needs to have a love of spice or have a […]

With over 20 years of running under my belt I like to think this qualifies me as an experienced runner, but this doesn’t mean racing decisions are easier for me to make. It’s so easy to plan your race calendar, enter races and start a training schedule, especially in the New Year when your bubbling […]