the_uphill_runner
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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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
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
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
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
Aug 23, 20215 min read
Go With The Flow
I ran my two most recent races during my period. The first was the virtual Vitality London 10k, on day 4 of my cycle, where I achieved a...
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the_uphill_runner
Aug 3, 20216 min read
Latching, Letdown and Leakages
As this week is World Breastfeeding Week 2021 I thought it would be the perfect time to share my own breastfeeding experience as a first...
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the_uphill_runner
May 11, 20214 min read
Virtual Running, Real Rewards
When I first heard the term virtual running, I wasn’t quite sure what to make of it. But since lockdown has forced so many races to be...
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the_uphill_runner
Apr 12, 20214 min read
Safe To Run?
The disappearance and subsequent murder of Sarah Everard, an innocent woman walking home alone at night, has shaken the female running...
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the_uphill_runner
Mar 29, 20217 min read
Lockdown, Labour And Love
Almost a year on from my giving birth at the height of the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, I had no idea we’d still be under...
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the_uphill_runner
Mar 18, 20214 min read
Bumps In The Road
As it approaches a year since my beautiful baby boy was born, I find myself frequently reflecting about my pregnancy and birth...
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the_uphill_runner
Jul 23, 20193 min read
Running solo...
The benefits and disadvantages of running alone Although parkrun has been a vital part of my running journey, I actually do most of my...
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the_uphill_runner
Jul 4, 20193 min read
Runner with a cause...
Why I’m running to raise money and awareness for The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust I have always loved elephants. There’s just something about...
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the_uphill_runner
Jun 26, 20195 min read
Rest day rituals...
My top ten self-care strategies for days when you don’t feel like running I usually find that running itself is a great form of...
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the_uphill_runner
May 26, 20194 min read
Educate your mind; activate your body
My top 5 inspiring podcasts to listen to on your next run I’ve mentioned a few times that I usually listen to podcasts instead of music...
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the_uphill_runner
May 13, 20193 min read
The pursuit of happiness...
Would I still love running without that satisfying rush of endorphins? During my recent parkrun tourism series I got talking to another...
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the_uphill_runner
Apr 15, 20191 min read
The journey begins...
I never thought I would be a runner. Someone who (willingly!) pays to endure a variety of challenging races, and somehow manages to put...
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