When progress slows down right near the end, it can feel like everything has fallen apart. But what if you’re actually further along than you think? This is a gentle reset for tired, frustrated runners who just need a way to keep going.
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Yesterday saw me walking around a parkrun course I had technically been to before, but never actually completed on a Saturday morning. Back in 2018 I took part in the trial event before it officially launched, but somehow I never made it back once it became a regular Saturday run. Until now. This time the
Why Running Matters (To Me) Read More »
If you have started a Couch to 5K style programme, you have already done something genuinely powerful. You decided to begin. You laced up your shoes, stepped outside, and started building a habit that many people never take the first step toward. For thousands of runners around the world, Couch to 5K has been the
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You could be forgiven, for thinking the hardest part of running is the physical side. The breathing. The legs. The getting started. But for many beginners, that’s not what stops them. What really makes things fall apart is trying to do it alone. Starting in isolation. Struggling in silence. Convincing yourself that everyone else finds
Running Isn’t the Hard Part. Doing It Alone Is. Read More »
If you’ve spent any time online lately, you’ve probably seen the rise of the “hardcore” approach to running and fitness. The shouting. The suffering. The no-excuses grind. The Goggins-style posts that leave ordinary people wondering, “Is that what running has to be?” And let’s be honest… for many of us, it’s overwhelming. Most beginners. Most
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If you ever feel like running or walking just doesn’t fit into your schedule, you’re not alone. Most people don’t avoid movement because they’re lazy… they avoid it because they’re exhausted, time-poor, juggling too much, or simply overwhelmed. That’s real life! The solution isn’t squeezing your life into a perfect plan. It’s about reshaping how we
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Let’s talk about something that sneaks up on a lot of us when we try to return to running — the frustration of not being where we used to be! You used to be able to run 5k without stopping. You used to be faster, stronger, lighter. You used to enjoy it. And now? It feels hard. You feel slow.
You’re Not Who You Were… And That’s Okay Read More »
Let’s get this out of the way early: you do not need to spend hundreds of dollars on running gear to get started. You don’t need the latest tech, flashy shoes, or colour-coordinated outfits. You don’t need leggings that cost more than your weekly groceries or a top with built-in UV protection and seventeen different pockets. What
You Don’t Need Fancy Gear to Be a Runner Read More »
I want to talk about something that doesn’t get said enough: sometimes, running takes a back seat. Life happens. Energy dips. Motivation disappears without warning. Maybe you’ve been there too — watching your shoes gather dust while part of you still wants to run, but can’t quite get going. That’s been me, more than once. But here’s
How Community Keeps Me Going (Even When I’m Not Running) Read More »
Lost Your Running Mojo? You’re Not Alone. If you’ve lost your running mojo lately, first of all — take a breath. It’s okay. Motivation dips happen to all of us. Life gets busy. Illness or injury pops up. Sometimes you just hit a patch where everything feels harder than it should. It’s not failure, and
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