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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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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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Jun 28, 20234 min read
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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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Apr 10, 20234 min read
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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...
the_uphill_runner
Feb 9, 20234 min read
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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...
the_uphill_runner
Dec 9, 20225 min read
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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...
the_uphill_runner
Oct 24, 20225 min read
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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...
the_uphill_runner
Sep 16, 20225 min read
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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...
the_uphill_runner
Aug 11, 20224 min read
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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...
the_uphill_runner
Apr 13, 20224 min read
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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?...
the_uphill_runner
Feb 25, 20224 min read
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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...
the_uphill_runner
Dec 17, 20214 min read
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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...
the_uphill_runner
Sep 9, 20214 min read
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Formula Run
One week after running my first postpartum half marathon I’m reflecting on the experience with a race recap of the July 2021 Running...
the_uphill_runner
Jul 10, 20215 min read
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Virtually The Same
After running not only my first ever virtual race, but also my first ever race with my son in the buggy, I wanted to write a race report...
the_uphill_runner
Jun 4, 20216 min read
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10 out of 10...
Ten reasons to sign up for a 10k race A 10k has got to be one of my favourite distances to train for and run – so far I’ve completed six...
the_uphill_runner
Jul 31, 20195 min read
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Run forest run...
The 10 stages of running my first 10-mile race Mile 1 – Warming up Waiting at the start line of the New Forest 10 Mile Race 2019 I...
the_uphill_runner
Jul 13, 20195 min read
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Will run for ice cream...
Poole Festival Of Running race recap – 2 medals, 15 kilometres, 1 great weekend! In my first official races since my half marathon back...
the_uphill_runner
Jun 3, 20195 min read
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13 lessons I learnt from my first half marathon...
One month on I look back at the highs and lows of my first 13.1 mile race. 1. Wear less clothes - I took part in the Bournemouth Bay Run...
the_uphill_runner
May 3, 20196 min read
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Paris je t'aime...
Why did I choose Paris as the setting for my first marathon? Read on to learn more about why I want to run 26.2 miles across the city of...
the_uphill_runner
Apr 18, 20193 min read
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