Taking on the challenge of running a marathon can feel intimidating, especially if you don’t consider yourself a “regular runner.” However, the allure of the marathon—the test of endurance, the camaraderie, the sense of achievement—often transcends labels and inspires people from all walks of life to don their trainers and hit the road. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a newcomer to the sport, running a marathon is a journey that offers profound personal growth and empowerment. Let’s explore how you can embrace the marathon spirit even if you don’t fit the typical image of a “runner.”
Celebrity runners motivate Barnardo’s fundraisers in London Marathon training
Olympians Daley Thompson CBE and Snowy Brooks joined Barnardo’s Vice President Baroness Floella Benjamin and more than 20 runners for a training session preparing them for the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon.
Run your way around the world
I started running at school. Nothing serious, but I always did OK in the school cross country and the long distance running races at sports day. I wasn’t especially quick but I could keep going when lots of others went out fast and then had to stop. Running a marathon was always something I fancied […]
Relaxation comes in different forms
What does relaxation mean to you? How do you choose to relax? Everyone has their own idea about what relaxing is and those ideas aren’t always compatible. What is relaxing for one person, might be stressful or difficult for someone else. It’s personal choice. For some people this might be catching up on their favourite […]
Ideas to help mums keep in tip top shape
It’s important as a mum to look after your body and make sure you’re in great shape, although putting that into practice and creating time can be tricky. You might be concerned that you don’t have room in your schedule to stay in shape, but if you look around and are creative with your time and […]
Running fuel
When I was on my way to the start of the marathon the other weekend I was horrified to see about a dozen marathon runners in the queue at the burger van. It makes my stomach churn just thinking about it to be honest. I really can’t think of anything much worse than eating a […]
Running aids
If you have been reading the blog recently you will have noticed some marathon-related articles. We’ve covered: The busy mummies guide to running a marathon The busy mummies guide to finishing a marathon Marathon recovery tips Now whilst I love setting myself the challenge of the next marathon, I enjoy the race and certainly the […]
Marathon recovery tips for busy mums
If you have been following the blog lately you will know that a while back I wrote an article on ‘The busy mummies guide to running a marathon‘. That was followed by ‘The busy mummies guide to finishing a marathon‘. After a marathon, your body feels unlike it has ever felt before. The first time […]