Listen to your body! Lessons learned about overtraining
Although training was hard work and I had a nightmare fitting it in with work commitments, I still actually felt like I was progressing after I wrote the last blog. The last swim I did was on Tuesday...
View ArticleMy experience at a Laureus training day
With three weeks to go, are you finding yourself asking questions on forums or googling ‘What to eat before a half marathon?’ Me too! And that’s why I was so glad to go along to the Laureus training...
View Article4 ways to get fit this London Health Week
It’s London Health Week, and to celebrate we’re taking a look at how you can keep fit and healthy in the hustle and bustle of the capital. From making your commute more interesting to running in one of...
View ArticlePreparing for race day
Once all of your training has been completed and race day begins to loom it is important to spend time considering how you will execute an effective race, and this does not just mean the physical act...
View ArticleSee you at the finish line
Having now celebrated my 30th birthday I have moved up into the 30-35 age group. In terms of the World Triathlon, which is now only five weeks away I am now competing in the most difficult group....
View ArticleFinal steps before the big day
Well done to everyone who ran the London Marathon this year. I did it 11 years ago and felt their pain. I noticed a few Mersey Tri Club members were there too, so a special well done to them –...
View Article2 weeks to go before the big day!
Two weeks to go! Can you believe how quickly Run Hackney is coming around? No doubt the London Marathon has spurred you all on even more and many of you might be thinking “That’ll be me next year!” All...
View ArticleOne week to go
One week to go! How are you all feeling? As much as I have the butterflies in my stomach, I’m so excited for Vitality Run Hackney. I’ve got a few friends, who took part in last year’s event and they’ve...
View ArticleVitality’s sun safety FAQ
Despite the running joke about how bad the British summer is (yes, there is such a thing!), occasionally the sun does grace us with its presence. Even if the temperatures don’t reach the heady highs of...
View ArticleWe did it!
We did it! First of all a big congratulations to everyone who completed the Vitality Run Hackney Half Marathon, and I hope that everyone is having a well-earned rest now. In the last week before the...
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