2021 running recap!
There's been highs, lows, triumphs and injuries. I wouldn't change a thing, I have learnt so much about myself personally on this journey as well as who I am as an athlete.
In pictures:
First trail marathon ✅
Half marathon time trial ✅
First 10k event ✅
Ran my first marathon ✅
Came 1st lady at Parkrun ✅
Ran a team cross country event ✅
Got a new 10k PB ✅
I may be ending the year as the #injuredrunner but nothing is stopping me. I am spinning, lifting, conditioning, walking, working on mobility, fueling properly and most importantly recovering.
#2021 #recap #reflection #review #recovering #parkrun #triumphs #highs #winning #lookingforward #marathon #events #achievement #journey #personaldevelopment #personalbest #runnerscommunity #instarunner #runnersofinstagram #womensrunning #womeninsport #strongwomen #trailrun #roadrunner #crosscountry …
#medalmonday and the final one of 2021 🏅
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Here this years haul. 14 in total this year. Hoped to beat my 2019 total of 16 but Covid had better ideas.
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However, super happy with all of these and will be looking to re-enter most of these again in 2022.
April
runthroughuk Goodwood Running Grand Prix 5k
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June
niceworkrun Madehurst 5k
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July.
runninggrandprix Goodwood Running Grand Prix 5k.
niceworkrun Gosport Summer Series 5k .
rawenergyman Down on the Downs 10k
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September.
chestnuttreehouse Littlehampton 10k.
run530uk Brighton 5k.
palacehalfmarathon Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon.
runninggrandprix Goodwood Running Grand Prix 10k.
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October.
londonmarathon LONDON 🏅
worthing10k Worthing 10k.
great_run Great South Run.
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December.
ukrunningevents Wittering Beach Run 10k.
runpompey Scrooge 10k
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#instarunners #instagramrunners #runnersofinstagram #runnerofinstagram #runnersofinsta #igrunner #running #marathoner #marathontraining #londonmarathon #greatsouthrun #worthing10k #littlehampton10k #runninggrandprix #runpompey #madehurst5k #niceworks #hamptoncourtpalacehalfmarathon #rawenergypursuits #run530 #ukrunningevents #ukrunchat #runnersworld #runninglife #runningmotivation #runningcommunity #theginrunner #runner #parkrun …
Sometimes it’s good to look back on just how far you have come 🔙
Facebook threw up this memory from 2016 today, swipe ➡️. One of my first runs, when I was at my sickest but determined to take back some control.
This year I have had so many PB’s in running and triathlon and I have completed my first Ironman, something when I set off on that run I never would have imagined possible.
Then, I found 2 miles hard but now it’s my warm up and the total run time, is now my 5k time! It just goes to show that everyone has to start somewhere, nothing comes without effort and anything is possible!
#tbt #throwback #throwbackthursday #running #runningmotivation #triathlon #triathlete #runner #swimbikerun #ironman #ironmantraining #chronicillness #disability #hiddendisability #potssyndrome #pots #dysautonomia #eds #overcoming #hwpo #hardworkpaysoff #nothingwithouteffort #anythingispossible …
Worthing 10K 📸
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Had a great time down in Worthing running the 10K along the seafront 🌊
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It was great to have Frankie in the same race 🎖
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#running #run #runner #fitness #runners #training #instarunners #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram #sport #motivation #instarun #runhappy #instarunner #athlete #horshamjoggers #sussexrunning #saysky #newbalance …
#transformationtuesday Waffle alert 🚨
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The difference between 2019 and last weekends Worthing 10k isn’t just five minutes for me 🏃🏻♂️
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I hadn’t been running long when the first photo was taken and although I really enjoyed running I wasn’t into it (or addicted to it as some might say) and certainly didn’t take in anyway seriously.
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Since then I have learnt a lot. I no longer train like every run is a race, running as quick as I can to bag a PB each day. Training for London taught as much about slowing down as it did about being able to run long distances and with that I got quicker without trying.
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I know my body, especially my legs, much better now and what it can and can’t take in terms of nutrition and training load. Back in 2019 I was constantly running with either planter fasciitis or runners knee or sometimes both. The training and understanding the purpose and process of it has made my running and myself stronger.
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My kit is a million (££’s) time better. Back then I was happy to rock up in a free t-shirt, trekking socks, old footie shorts and the cheapest branded runners I could find.
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Finally prep, prior and on race days, has greatly improved. I still on occasions arrive just before the gun goes off but on a whole I get there with much more time to warm up and get myself mentally ready. The food and drink leading up to, during and after a race has improved immensely as I’ve discovered what works for me and what doesn’t.
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Last weekends race wasn’t a PB but it was so much more enjoyable than the run in 2019.
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There is still lots of work to do. I know I still have a few pounds to shed, I need to build much better core strength, crosstrain more and I’ve only scrapped the surface when it comes to training.
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Still hopefully lots more fun and improvements to come on this running journey.
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#instarunners #instarunner #runnersofinstagram #runnersofinsta #igrunners #runningmotivation #runningcommunity #runnerslife #marathontraining #londonmarathon2021 #runnersworld #ukrunchat #parkrun #attainruncrew #attainruncap #runthrough #nikerunning #newbalancerunning #azengear #versussocks #sayskycph #sayskycph #worthing10k #theginrunner #tgr …
Sprinting towards the weekend….!
🤯 HAPPY FRIDAY 🎉
After a big confidence booster over the weekend I've worked to boss training this week.
I finally got to go back to track last night and loved every second. I've missed pushing myself and upping the pace. From next week I'll be completing 2x speed sessions a week, super excited to see what improvements I can make 💪
Track session details:
4x 400m
2x 800m
4x 400m
#sprint #finish #weekend #friday #fridayfeeling #happyfriday #session #training #boss #runningsession #runforlife #runningcommunity #ukrunchat #runner #trainingmotivation #motivation #fitness #speed #confidence …
Couple of snaps of me striding round the worthing10k last Sunday. Was genuinely a lot of fun despite the painful calf & deffo keen for more races ASAP! 🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️ …
Cheeky little run out at the weekend, for the #worthing10k
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Swipe for running faces 👅 …
I’m not ashamed 1 iota! Proud to be able to call myself a runner again, pleased to get a flying feet pic and for the first time in ages I’m not embarrassed about my body (long story). Not a bad birthday gift to myself 😊 Thanks worthing10k …
50+ Runners,
over £1700 raised.
Thanks to the astounding effort of all runners.
We are so grateful to the worthing10k for having us as one of this years chosen charities.
#fundraising #mentalhealth #running …
TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY – same race two years apart – 5st difference and 26mins quicker – worthing10k will forever be my fav race and forever the one I compare how much stronger I feel now in comparison to that first race. You are strong, you are brave and you can achieve anything that you put your mind too #sw #slimmingworld #swinsta #weightloss #weightlossjourney #swblogger #inspiringwomenrunners #slimmingworlduk #slimming #slimmimgworldjourney
#run #runner #running
#healthylifestyle #bodyimage #fitness #exercise #workout #healthylife #fatloss #fitness #fitlife #diet #bodymagic #transformation #ww #transformationtuesday …
After a restful time recovering from Ironman Italy 🇮🇹 (😴🥳🍺) It was great to get back racing last weekend over 5 and 10km. Surprised and delighted with not only 1 but 2 p.b’s back 2 back.
Saturday Preston Park Run Pb 17:36 🥇
Sunday Worthing 10km Pb 35:45
Looks like a few beers and the restful time did me some good 😉
#running #10km #5km #backrunning #nikevapormaxflyknit #saysky #ryzon #garmin #keeponrunning #ironmanitalyemiliaromagna #ironmantri #swimbikerun #feedyouradventure …
Medal Monday 🏅
I was going to pull out of this one but I am now so glad that I laced up and showed up 😊
#medalmonday #worthing10k #timetogettraining #runhappy #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #lovetorun #nevergiveup #nevergivein #workingtowardsmygoals …
#medalmonday Happy Monday everyone🏅
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Nice to get back to my preferred shorter distance race of 10k this weekend.
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Legs feeling a lot better after yesterday’s race compared to the week before.
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Still some Achilles issues though with a touch of tendinitis going on down there 🤕
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But having a rest day today before some light runs this week ahead of the Great South Run next Sunday 🏃🏻♂️
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Anyone else running the GSR?
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#runnersofinstagram #instagramrunners #instarunners #igrunners #igrun #running #theginrunner #tgr #ukrunchat #runnersworld #runningcommunity #runningmotivation #runnerslife #marathoner #10krun #worthing10k #worthing #westsussex #lovewhereyoulive #parkrun #parkrunuk #saysky #sayskycph #theproteinballco …
MEDAL 🏅 MONDAY
The 10km featuring NEGATIVE SPLITS 💥👊 version
1st 5km – 21:12
2nd 5km – 20:51
Worthing 10km you beauty. Think I’ve perfected that 6:45/mi pace. Now how do I make it 6:30/mi pace?
Was so lovely to see so many familiar faces racing – and so much fantastic support on route as always Worthing ❤️💙
And great to be spending another weekend racing as part of team arena80ac
Who else was racing this weekend?
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Although I was very happy with how I ran yesterday. I’m still a long way from my PB and where I’d ideally like to be. I feel fit and strong at the moment from a year spent smashing out the long swim sets – working on improving my swim part of my race – but it has meant I haven’t been so focussed on my running. I’m still trying to work out how to find that balance in my training, and ultimately it has to be enjoyable – it’s my hobby – and fit in around my family – my top priority. I’m loving having parkrun back and racing, and i look forward to my swim sessions. So i can’t really complain. ❤️🏊🏼♀️🏃🏽♀️💙
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#runners #runnersworld
#runnersofinstagram #runnerslife
#runningshoes #fitnessmotivation #runningmotivation #training
#roadrunning #trailrunning
#athlete #trackandfield
#veganrunner #runtogether #instarun
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#RunHappy
#Brooks
#BrooksRunning
#brooksrunhappyteam #premaxathlete …
Penultimate #medalmonday of the year 🏅
The worthing10k is my local race, fast and flat, one I personally love and it was great to be back this year 🏃🏼♀️
#medalmonday🏅 #running #runninglife #worthing10k #worthing #triathlon #triathlonlife #triathlete #swimbikerun #ironman #training #ironmantraining #fitness #fitfam #saysky #precisionraceteam #chronicillness #potssyndrome #eds #chronicillnesswarrior …