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Why I’ve decided not to run a spring marathon (and why you might want to take a break too).
2025 was a really fun year for running. So many great things happened. I trained consistently throughout the year and focused on improving my general health and strength. I found… Read more
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Why I Bought an Indoor Bike (and How I’m Hoping It Helps My Running)
I just bought myself an indoor bike. I’ve never owned one before, but I’ve been looking for something that would give me a solid cardio and strength workout without the… Read more
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Essential Philadelphia Marathon Race-Day Tips
Before I ran the Philadelphia Marathon, I spent quite a while online searching for race-day tips. There were a few nuggets of advice out there, but I still found myself… Read more
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Is the Philadelphia Marathon Flat? My Race Day Experience & What to Expect
The Philadelphia Marathon was my “A” race this autumn, and I’d been looking forward to running it ever since I discovered that its medal contains a little ringing bell! I’d… Read more
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Highlights from Chicago Marathon Weekend 2025
The Chicago Marathon is my favourite race in the world. Even when it doesn’t go perfectly, I still love it. I’ve now run Chicago seven times. My first marathon was… Read more
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How I’m Navigating Perimenopause: Finding Support, Resources, and Confidence
Struggling with perimenopause? Discover how I found a supportive practitioner, learned to advocate for myself, and took charge of my health with books, podcasts, and practical tips. I don’t know… Read more
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Explore Stockholm: Scenic Running Routes You Can’t Miss
Last summer, my husband and I spent ten days in Europe, visiting Stockholm, Tallinn, and Helsinki. In each city, we found time to work out and run, so I thought… Read more
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Lost Your Running Mojo? Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Motivation.
(I wrote this a little while ago and totally forgot to post it. It’s still relevant though, since we’re deep into fall marathon training season.) Every now and then, I… Read more
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Philadelphia Marathon Training: An Update
This year I decided that instead of running my favourite marathon, Chicago, I’d take on Philadelphia. I made this choice for a few reasons: I also decided that after a… Read more
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Bitten by a Dog While Running? Here’s What to Do
Exactly a year ago, I was running in DC, down Embassy Row, to be precise, on an easy evening run when a dog ran at me from behind and bit… Read more
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