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Two consecutive weekends of no long runs 👎. (

Two consecutive weekends of no long runs 👎.

(Ad) Previously, I’d have got really stressed out for missing out on them but after switching my own coaching style to compassionate coaching, I’m trying to apply this to myself and be less hard on myself.

When my clients tell me they’ve missed a workout, do I berate them? No. Life happens. A few of my sessions this week have been cut short because of work. Today I missed my long run because, quite honestly, I overslept.

In the grand scheme of things, a few sessions missed aren’t going to affect the majority of you in your progression to your goals.

If you’re noticing a pattern with reasons why you’re missing workouts, think about what you can do to reduce those chances. For me, clearly I need to stick to my bedtime schedule on weekends!

How do you feel when you miss a training session or workout? Regret? Guilt? Shame? Or anything else?

(Kit gifted from Brooks as part of Run Happy team)

#diversewerun #sundayrunday #girlsruntheworld #winterrunning #personaltrainerlondon #londonrunners #runchat #indianrunners #inspiringwomenrunners #thisgirlcan #worlderunners #marathontraining #goaldigger #diverserunnersworld #londonrunning #marathontraining #runhappy

Normal winter clothing has officially resumed 🥶

Normal winter clothing has officially resumed 🥶. What’s your winter must-haves? (Ad)

(Top and gilet from @brooksrunninguk gifted as part of Run Happy team)

#diversewerun #girlsruntheworld #coldrunning #wintertraining #londonrunners #runchat #indianrunners #inspiringwomenrunners #thisgirlcan #worlderunners #marathontraining #goaldigger #diverserunnersworld #londonrunning #marathontraining

First time wearing a vest and shorts at a freezing

First time wearing a vest and shorts at a freezing cold winter race…who even am I? (Don’t worry, I wore gloves😉). (Ad)

Thanks to @itsanniebean and the @oofosuk team (ad) for inviting to the 10km Hampton Court @runthroughuk race. Loved the course with its combination of trails and roads as well as running along the river. Some lovely views on this course. A special location for me as it’s where I ran one of my first half marathons and Hampton Court’s also one of my favourite attractions in London.

The post hot chocolate with @thisbunnyruns @katietriestorun @janeystrides @triathlonlizzie was a real treat ☕️ 🤌🏾🤌🏾

How did you all get on today? I hear you if it was a struggle.

#runthroughuk #runthrough #diversewerun #sundayrunday #girlsruntheworld #autumnrunning #palace10k #hamptoncourtpalace #londonrunners #runchat #indianrunners #inspiringwomenrunners #thisgirlcan #worlderunners #marathontraining #goaldigger #diverserunnersworld #londonrunning #marathontraining

Another week in the bag for @marathonswims and I’m chipping away, ever so slowly, towards the 10km goal for November!

Made the conscious decision to not swim during my period . So, after time away from the pool, it felt hard to get back into the rhythm of things this week.

Although it’s worth saying you can still swim while menstruating. When I got back into swimming a few years back, it didn’t click how it would be possible!

If you feel comfortable wearing a tampon or menstrual cup, it’s highly unlikely blood will be released in the water. For many, it can also help relieve period pains and cramps. Equally, if you don’t feel comfortable swimming while on your period, that is also valid.

#periodtalk

#letsdothis #marathonswimming #swimminglife #trichicks #uktrichat #justkeepswimming #swimgirls #tri_babes #triathlongram #poolswimming #triathlonchick #triworld #sbrcommunity #thisgirlcan #enduranceathletes #indianathletes #trilife #tri365 #uktrichat #womeninsports #triathlonchicks #girlswhoswim #goaldigger

Late to the party, but I’ve discovered the magic

Late to the party, but I’ve discovered the magic of arm warmers! Often wondered why people wear them but now I understand😄.

Have you been converted to any pieces of kit lately?

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First time I’m back in the pool since the whole

First time I’m back in the pool since the whole pandemmy entered our lives. I’ve entered the @marathonswims virtual 10k swim for November.

1km ticked off for today. Discovered I’m much faster than I thought I was😁. 9km to go for August, let’s go! 🏊🏾‍♀️

Whose taking part in the swim challenge?

#marathonswimming #trichicks #uktrichat #justkeepswimming #swimgirls #tri_babes #triathlongram #ironmanathlete #triathlonchick #triworld #sbrcommunity #fitspo #thisgirlcan #enduranceathletes #indianathletes #trilife #tri365 #uktrichat #womeninsports #triathlonchicks #girlswhoswim #goaldigger

First week easing back into training after @manche

First week easing back into training after @manchestermarathon . A handful of easy runs, and by easy, I really mean ‘easy’ 🐌 🐌.

Winter training for me is set to be focussing on improving my 5km and 10km times as well as working on my strength. Seasonally, my least favourite time of year, but let’s not that stop me from getting the gains!👊🏿

What are your winter training goals?

(Kit from @brooksrunninguk as part of Run Happy team)

#Runhappy #Runspire #MindsetIsEverything ##WinterTraining WinterGoals

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Petition to bring back Orange Wednesdays 🧡 Slo

Petition to bring back Orange Wednesdays 🧡

Slowly weening myself back into training, with a light WOD today. While I’m sort of getting used to hybrid working (going into the office really knocked me out week 1 🥱) , I’m finding WFH plus switching to agency life (job wise) has meant I need to adapt my training to fit around life a totally different way.

Work life was a lot more structured in my previous in-house job so fitting in a training session was so much easier.

In my new day job, work life is so much more fluid and meetings/ projects pop up quicker than a MyProtein sale. A step up the career rung also means my hours are longer.

Thought: As a coach, It’s these sort of quirks i think we need to think about when our clients talk about struggling fitting in workouts with busy work days.

#consistencyiskey #crossfit #strongwomen #personaltrainer #personaltrainerlondon #marathontraining #southasianstrength #strengthtraining #indianathletes #thisgirlcan #strongwomen #womeninsports #ukrunchat #runstrong #melaninfitness #indianwomanathletes #crossfitcommunity #pocfitcommunity #crossfitlife #brotography #crossfitwod #desifitness #browngirlfitness

Thanks everyone for your messages about Manchester

Thanks everyone for your messages about Manchester marathon.

It’s so hard coming off such a strong training cycle to then have it not fall into place on race day. But hey, we move. What doesn’t challenge you, doesn’t change you. I’ve spent the past week resting, recovering and reflecting.

Next training block I’ll be focussing on 5k and 10km times to really consolidate base training, along with lots of strength training.

We go again with chasing sub 3:30 👊🏿.

(Top and trainers from @brooksrunninguk gifted)

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*The One Where the Race Didn’t go to Plan* Of al

*The One Where the Race Didn’t go to Plan*
Of all the scenarios I had planned for, being wheeled off to the medic tent, struggling to answer questions (“where are you?”, “why were you here?” “What’s your surname?”), with ice packs around my neck, head lolling around, mouth wide open, severely confused, was NOT what I anticipated after crossing the @manchestermarathon finish line🙈. I just about paused my Garmin before paramedics helped *phew*.

I knew something was off around 28km when the wooziness and dizziness kicked in. My sweating felt different and my breathing was unusually rapid, even for that pace. A Marshall asked me if I wanted to pull put and I was like…NO! In the words of Daniel Bedingfield, I’m gonna get through this.

5k splits pace dropped mad from 7:35min/mile to 9:29 in the last 12k. It was rough, mentally and physically. Pushing through while muttering something like “push through, push through”, which began to feel therapeutic.

The marathon is a beast. Yesterday it chewed me up and spat me out. I know I’m capable of the goal A time I’d set myself but yesterday just wasn’t my day.

Despite that, Im really pleased with my pacing up to 28-29km. I felt pretty good up to that point. my nutrition strategy(gel wise at least) pre and during race was on point.

So while I didn’t get the time I had prepped for, I did get a 6 min PB of 3:40 plus a 10k and a half mara (hello 1:39!) PB. Time to ring the pb bell 🛎🙌🏽🎉

This is a lesson in resilience and perseverance. Clearly I’ve got some unfinished business, so I’ll be back👊🏿.

A huge thanks to the paramedics and docs for getting me back to on my feet. And to @humanraceevents for organising an incredible race, with brilliant crowds plus the marshall who went and got me a medal after I left the medic tent.

For now, I’ll be focussing on R&R 🤟🏿.

For those of you who raced, I hope y’all had a good time out there! Let me know how you did ⬇️⬇️

#NeverGiveUp #whowillyoubecome #diversewerun #londonrunners #runchat #indianrunners #inspiringwomenrunners #thisgirlcan #worlderunners #goaldigger #diverserunnersworld #consistencyiskey #marathontraining #manchestermarathon #medalmonday

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