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Ironman and triathlons: How to get swimming confident

Women in sport: An Indian weightlifter’s experience

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The UK Boston Marathon and the Athletics World Championships: Lessons in defeat from Usain Bolt and Mo Farah

How I ran the London Marathon for free

The Wolf Run: Why you shouldn’t fear an obstacle course race

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Your comprehensive checklist: What to pack for an overseas marathon

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Shrink it and pink it: Sportswear brands and their obsession with pink

Is exercise the new elitism: Sweatstagram and the rise of fitness

Is exercise the new elitism?: The cost factor

Tips to help you achieve a sub-4 hour marathon

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The Fit Londoner Covers: The Best Christmas Sales for all Your Fit Kit

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Building a movement: Encouraging and celebrating women of all colours in fitness

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An old video, but I didn’t film today’s CrossF

An old video, but I didn’t film today’s CrossFit session…I was aiming for a PB of 50kg back squat 10 rep max today but I somehow managed to push it to a 52.5kg back squat 10 RM (counted it three times to check I had my math right 😅)! Safe to say I was very happy with that! 💃 💃

Let me know your Monday win, big or small! ⬇️⬇️

#liftheavyshit #consistencyiskey

#strengthtraining #indianathletes #thisgirlcan #strongwomen #womeninsports #ukrunchat #runstrong #melaninfitness #backsquatpr #backsquatsfordays #indianwomanathletes #crossfitcommunity #pocfitcommunity #southasianfitness #crossfitlife #brotography #crossfitwod #desifitness #browngirlfitness #marathontraining #southasianstrength #goaldigger

Something I noticed on my long run today was how v

Something I noticed on my long run today was how very few runners had running belts or running vests on! Which made me wonder… what are you all take with you on your long runs and what do carry them in? (No seriously…it confused me seeing barely any run vests)

Personally, my essentials are:
🏃🏿‍♀️ 2 soft flasks for water
🏃🏿‍♀️ gels (amount varies according to distance)
🏃🏿‍♀️ credit cards for emergency
🏃🏿‍♀️ power bank and cable
🏃🏿‍♀️ emergency inhaler
🏃🏿‍♀️mask

Run bag of choice: Salomon vest though race day, I’ll probably use my flip belt!

What about you?

#diversewerun #diversitymatters #londonrunners #runchat #sportsphotography #runbikerun #indianrunners #inspiringwomenrunners #thisgirlcan #worlderunners #marathontraining #goaldigger #diverserunnersworld #consistencyiskey #londonrunning #bhfyp #marathontraining #halfmarathontraining #manchestermarathontraining

My week’s been so full on that I didn’t realis

My week’s been so full on that I didn’t realise we are 12 weeks away until @manchestermarathon! 🙀I’ve been really inconsistent with going to CrossFit lately and I haven’t taken part in any races yet…

These 3 months are going to whizz by so I really need to pull my socks up. Who else is taking part in @manchestermarathon ? How are you feeling?

(Brooks Ricochet 3s gifted as part of Run Happy)

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Legs up in the air like I just don’t care, cause

Legs up in the air like I just don’t care, cause today is finally a rest day 🎉

I really need the rest today after Wednesday’s killer CrossFit WOD and Thursday’s progression run 🥵🥵.

Which day of the week do you prefer your rest day(s)?

(Wearing the @brooksrunninguk Launch 8 speed shoes -gifted)

#diversewerun #diversitymatters #representationmatters #londonrunners #runchat #sportsphotography #runbikerun #indianrunners #inspiringwomenrunners #thisgirlcan #worlderunners #marathontraining #diverserunnersworld #consistencyiskey #restdayfeels #restdaybrags #restdaymode

Double workout days are all fun and games until:

Double workout days are all fun and games until:

⭐️ you’re wondering…can I wear the same sports bra for both workouts?
⭐️ the laundry pile has gone from a small pile to a HEAP in a just few days. But I just did the laundry two days ago?
⭐️ you have to shower twice in a day (and do I have to wash my hair at the end of the day 🤔?)

Hands up if you agree? What else would you add?

#diversewerun #diversitymatters #londonrunners #runchat #sportsphotography #runbikerun #indianrunners #inspiringwomenrunners #thisgirlcan #worlderunners #marathontraining #goaldigger #diverserunnersworld #consistencyiskey #londonrunning #bhfyp #marathontraining #halfmarathontraining #doubleworkout

I had a really rubbish week completing just under

I had a really rubbish week completing just under a third of my sessions for the week 👎.

Rather than seeing it as wasted week with an all or nothing mindset , it’s useful to look back and think about what I’ve learnt and evaluate where, what and why things went wrong. The Monday Motivation session on @wearelupa really helped today on my easy run as it encourages goal and intention setting for the week.

(Ambassador for Lupa)

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Finally getting some miles on the bike this week.

Finally getting some miles on the bike this week. I complain way too much about the winter and how it stops me from cycling 😅 so while the sun’s out (sort of) today and tomorrow, I’m taking full advantage. Who else is joining me? 🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏿‍♀️ 🚴

#runbikerun #womenridebikes #marathontraining #crosstraining #southasianfitness #lifebehindbars #cyclisme #londoncycling #uktrichat #cycling #womenscycling

10RM back squats: It’s a rollercoaster ride of e

10RM back squats: It’s a rollercoaster ride of emotions let me tell you that 🤪

Weight:47.5kg. Wanted 50kg but alas just not the day for me!

#liftheavyshit

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Last Sunday I posted on my stories about running p

Last Sunday I posted on my stories about running past an England flag and how triggered and panicked it made me feel. The accompanying poll was one of the most popular one you all had interacted with on my stories and my inbox exploded with loads of stories about how it makes you feel (swipe to see results).

For me, the St George flag brings negative connotations of drunk male football hooligans spewing racist comments, a history of right wing racist groups like the English Defence League reclaiming the flag (for US folk, think of EDL as the English equivalent of MAGA).

Quite often if I’m in a white-majority residential area and there is a large flag flying, that to me reads as saying “non-whites aren’t welcome here, or this country”. And that’s when alarm bells ring and i start to fall in a panic.

It’s worth saying that I do find a St George flag with the three lions on it, or with ‘England’ written on it, or St George flag bunting much less scary.

Do share your thoughts and stories on how you feel with the St George flag. I would encourage those who’ve not been affected, to read the comments and not dismiss the views.

#womenrunners #thisgirlcan #runchat #runnersofinstagram #diversewerun #diverserunnersworld #halfmarathontraining #marathontraining #sportsphotography #runbikerun #indianrunners #inspiringwomenrunners #worlderunners #southasianfitness #londonrunners #goaldigger

🗣 Big news for me but also how YOU can help!🗣

I’m really excited to be selected as one of the two Sports Leads for @southasianheritagemonth_uk ! South Asian heritage month (SAHM) will be taking place virtually and in person (COVID permitting) across the UK from 18 July until 17 August. There’s a number of themes that will be covered during the month and for the first time, sports is one of them! Super excited to be a part of this as increasing the diversity of participation in sports, including South Asians, at both grassroots and elite level is something I’m really passionate about. And also encouraging diversity in the outdoor spaces.

Where do YOU come in? 📢

I want to know what kind of events and talks do you want to see across the country? If you want to set up an event, HIT ME UP!

You can also set up informal events in your local area (or at your work!) and request to use the SAHM branding on the @southasianheritagemonth_uk website.

#southasianfitness #southasianrunners #southasiansinsports #representationmatters #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #thisgirlcan #ukrunchat #runbikerun #londonrunning

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