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Post-track, want to capture these moments as frequently as possible in the hope that perhaps these stories of the challenge yet fun times I have running + adventuring will inspire you to donate to my #LondonMarathon fundraising. I was absolutely at the end of my energy, but had pushed on through, even after half way through the session when legs didn’t like moving anymore. However, this was before I realised I’d dropped my new earphones back in Hackney Wick, for which I had to go back for. A dinner of spaghetti hoops + sesame bagels + cheese, with afters it tea + biscuits. (A touch of protein). #runningfun #wmnrun #womenwhorun #properpushedit #speedwork #sweatyface #eveningrun #tracksession #runningtrack (at Hackney Wick) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnUcsU5AjA0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=j16568xl9kc2

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I’m running! | This is great to see because the last time I was photographed running, I didn’t make the final cut and it actually made me wonder if it was because I wasn’t slender - I noticed that no one with a little chub or bulk was highlighted despite the amount of times we were photographed. This was at the @salomontrailrunfest and perhaps I’m just reading in to it, but it seemed out of proportion to the wide mix of people I saw that day. Unlike this run yesterday with @wmnrun where it’s just an opportunity to be around like-minded women all with their own battles and goals, just having fun and a bit of a sweat on. I take photos of myself working out or while out running because I want to show both the struggle and the achievements that come from it, so these photos are great for me because they capture the fact that I was thoroughly enjoying myself and look quite strong. ••• #wmnrun #womenwhorun #getoutside #run1000miles #londonrunning #londonrunner #justhavingfun #pushingmyself #nophotoshop #nofilter #thisiswhatitslike

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Beautiful #wmnrun this morning, adding more undiscovered London places to the discovered list. Feeling great despite it being the longest tarmac run I’ve ever done. And so the #londonmarathon training begins for real. 18 miles this week, would like to get another in tomorrow and had some really great strength-conditioning gym sessions in this week too. Beat the bad back/viral things and in a positive mental space because of it. My life has gone a bit uncertain, yet feeling strong in body has such positive effects on what I believe I can overcome and achieve. Thanks for the run ladies, see you soon. ••• #londonrunning #hackneyrunner #hackneymarshes #limehouse #thamespath #womenwhorun #run1000miles #marathontraining #roadrunning #tryingoutnewthings #socialrun #getoutside #outdoortherapy | London Marathon training for @outwardbounduk (at London Bridge)

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Absolute sweat in my eye and my mouth. First run after my trip, a mini but bashed out 3.6 miles on my classic route and in my faithful shoes. Knee started playing up after 3 miles so gotta watch that but as soon as I did those first strides, it felt free and so nice. Especially without a backpack. Normal training now I guess and keeping fitness up ready for @trailwalkeruk in 7 weeks. Sponsorship link in bio! ••• @salomonrunning #getoutside #wmnrun #trailrunning #parkrun #londonrunning #clissoldpark #sweatyface #sweatdrippinginmyeyes #feelingfree

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So here we go. DAY 1: Successful Saltburn to Robin Hood’s Bay. Fun trail, lots of towns to break it up and use as food points, family time and probably 20 miles of it ran. ••• #trailrunning #northyorkshire #runyorkshire #trailrun #longdistancewalking #ultrarunning #northeastcoast #northeastengland #clevelandway #wmnrun #wmnhike #goforit #keepgoing #Run1000miles #adventurequeen

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This morning I ran even though I had a headache and ran the farthest I’ve ever ran without stopping. No ankle pain, no toe rubbing, no shortness of breath, no headache. 5 hours later my headache is a killer and I think I need salt. I’m good at pushing the distances but not so good at nutrition. I’m training to do a long distance thing and really have to figure this out because I feel terrible. ••• #sundayrun #sundayfunday #pushingit #victoriapark #hertfordcanal #londonfields #alwayslearning #keepgoing #wmnrun (at London Fields)

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Ran home from work (3 miles) with a non-runner backpack 🎒 ••• #sweatyface #dripdrip #fjällrävenforthewin #wmnrun #getenergised #getoutdoors #getmoving

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A year ago yesterday, a chance misstep caused my ankle to break in 3 places. I can be sentimental and these anniversaries mean something to me, especially when it took a lot of mental and physical strength to get literally back on two feet. It still hurts, but I've just come back from a trip where I walked 53 miles over 3 days, and I've just ran the farthest I've ever ran. That break was a brilliant thing, I believe. That's not to say I want it to happen to the other one, though I do cherish the metal inside of my left foot... #whatkillsyoumakesyoustronger ??? #brokenankleproblems #wmnrun #gettingevenbetter #sometimesiamsoproudofmyself #comeonlegs #saltyface