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WELCOME TO THE UPHILL RUNNER, WHERE YOU CAN FOLLOW MY POSTPARTUM RUNNING JOURNEY. MY ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO RUN A MARATHON BUT I'M TAKING BABY STEPS FOR NOW.
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the_uphill_runner
Jun 28, 20234 min read
Edinburgh Marathon Race Recap
One month on since my first visit to Scotland and my second marathon, I’m looking back with so much pride and lots of amazing memories of...
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the_uphill_runner
Apr 10, 20234 min read
London Landmarks Race Recap
After six failed attempts at a sub 2 hour half marathon, I finally smashed my goal at the London Landmarks half marathon. But what made...
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the_uphill_runner
Feb 9, 20234 min read
My First Time Pacing
I absolutely loved my first experience as a pacer at the Chichester 10k. I arrived feeling nervous but excited to return to Goodwood...
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the_uphill_runner
Jan 9, 20233 min read
2023 Goal Setting
Now that I’ve looked back at what I accomplished in 2022, it’s time to set some goals to aim for in 2023! I have decided to keep them...
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the_uphill_runner
Dec 29, 20223 min read
2022: A Year In Review
Taking a moment to look back at 2022 has made me realise how much I’ve achieved this year. From marathon training to a parkrun PB with...
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the_uphill_runner
Dec 9, 20225 min read
Goodwood 10k Race Recap
After almost not making the start line at Goodwood Running Grand Prix 10k earlier this month, I can’t believe that I’m typing up this...
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the_uphill_runner
Oct 24, 20225 min read
Great South Run Race Recap
I had an absolute blast returning to Portsmouth for my first ever Great South Run earlier this month. It has always been a bucket list...
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the_uphill_runner
Sep 16, 20225 min read
New Forest Half Marathon Race Recap
Although the New Forest half marathon didn’t play out the way I had hoped for, I am proud to have made it to the finish line and added...
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the_uphill_runner
Sep 4, 20223 min read
Reflecting On 100 Parkruns
After finally ticking off my next parkrun milestone, I’m looking back on some of the memorable runs I’ve had along the way, from my first...
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the_uphill_runner
Aug 25, 20223 min read
Voom Nutrition Review
I was kindly offered a sample of some Voom Nutrition products to try out while training for my recent 10k PB attempt, so here’s my honest...
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the_uphill_runner
Aug 11, 20224 min read
Southampton Common 10k Race Recap
After taking a couple of weeks of post race easy running in the hot summer weather, it’s time to reflect on my recent 10k race at...
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the_uphill_runner
May 12, 20228 min read
26.2 Tips For First Time Marathoners
I asked 26 marathon runners what advice they would give to their former selves at the start line of their very first attempt at 26.2...
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the_uphill_runner
Apr 13, 20224 min read
Brighton Marathon Race Recap: Finish Lines Not Finish Times
After finally completing my first ever 26.2 miles, here is my experience of Brighton Marathon Weekend 2022. I felt like I was so ready...
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the_uphill_runner
Feb 25, 20224 min read
Half Marathon Racing: From Survival To Success
What did I do to turn the potential PB advertised by the race organisers at the Run Through Goodwood Running Grand Prix into a reality?...
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the_uphill_runner
Jan 28, 20224 min read
5 Top Tips For Your Postnatal Return To Running
After I had given birth to Max, returning to exercise was definitely not the first thing on my mind. But when I was ready I realised I...
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the_uphill_runner
Jan 7, 20223 min read
2022: Four Seasons, Four Goals
After achieving more than I dreamed I could in 2021 with my postpartum running comeback, I am setting myself some more concrete running...
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the_uphill_runner
Dec 30, 20215 min read
2021: The Year Of The Running Comeback
As 2021 draws to a close I am looking back and reflecting on how far I have come this year on my postpartum running journey so far - from...
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the_uphill_runner
Dec 17, 20214 min read
Laps At The Lake
As I sit here typing up my race recap for my third half marathon of 2021 it seems crazy to think that this time last year I was yet to...
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the_uphill_runner
Oct 29, 20214 min read
Oh I Do Like To Run Beside The Seaside
A couple of weeks on from the fantastic race day that was the Run Bournemouth 10k 2021, here is my full race recap and reasons I’m...
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the_uphill_runner
Sep 9, 20214 min read
Half A Marathon, Double The Fun
It was so great to finally be at a race that really felt like the events I was used to pre-pandemic for the ABP Southampton Half...
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