the_uphill_runner
Go With The Flow
I ran my two most recent races during my period. The first was the virtual Vitality London 10k, on day 4 of my cycle, where I achieved a...
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WELCOME TO THE UPHILL RUNNER, WHERE YOU CAN FOLLOW MY POSTPARTUM RUNNING JOURNEY. MY ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO RUN A MARATHON BUT I'M TAKING BABY STEPS FOR NOW.
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the_uphill_runner
Aug 9, 20214 min read
Everything But The Kitchen Sink
Packing for any outing and getting out the door with a small child in tow can seem daunting at times. Here are my buggy running...
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the_uphill_runner
Aug 3, 20216 min read
Latching, Letdown and Leakages
As this week is World Breastfeeding Week 2021 I thought it would be the perfect time to share my own breastfeeding experience as a first...
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the_uphill_runner
Jul 26, 20214 min read
Goodbye Lockdown, Hello Parkrun
After the long awaited return of parkrun in England last weekend, I’m sharing my post-pandemic parkrun experience along with a few tips...
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the_uphill_runner
Jul 10, 20215 min read
Formula Run
One week after running my first postpartum half marathon I’m reflecting on the experience with a race recap of the July 2021 Running...
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the_uphill_runner
Jun 22, 20214 min read
Wear The Shorts
After years of poor body image encouraging me to resist the urge to wear tight running shorts, I finally took the plunge bought a pair...
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the_uphill_runner
Jun 4, 20216 min read
Virtually The Same
After running not only my first ever virtual race, but also my first ever race with my son in the buggy, I wanted to write a race report...
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the_uphill_runner
May 21, 20214 min read
Take It Easy
Since I’ve started following a training plan to help me prepare for running my first post-baby half marathon in July, I’ve been surprised...
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the_uphill_runner
May 11, 20214 min read
Virtual Running, Real Rewards
When I first heard the term virtual running, I wasn’t quite sure what to make of it. But since lockdown has forced so many races to be...
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the_uphill_runner
Apr 12, 20214 min read
Safe To Run?
The disappearance and subsequent murder of Sarah Everard, an innocent woman walking home alone at night, has shaken the female running...
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the_uphill_runner
Mar 29, 20217 min read
Lockdown, Labour And Love
Almost a year on from my giving birth at the height of the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, I had no idea we’d still be under...
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the_uphill_runner
Mar 18, 20214 min read
Bumps In The Road
As it approaches a year since my beautiful baby boy was born, I find myself frequently reflecting about my pregnancy and birth...
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the_uphill_runner
Mar 10, 20215 min read
This Mum Ran
After graduating from the Run30 programme created by This Mum Runs, I thought I’d share my thoughts about my first experience following a...
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the_uphill_runner
Feb 25, 20214 min read
Push It Real Good
Since starting to run with my little training partner in the buggy, I’ve become more aware than ever of my running form. I really don’t...
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the_uphill_runner
Feb 16, 20214 min read
Running On Empty
As a new mum re-starting my running journey, there are often many more obstacles to overcome before I even step out of the door than...
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the_uphill_runner
Feb 5, 20213 min read
Embracing The 'Mum Tum'
As January has (finally!) come to an end I have been astounded by the amount of accounts I’ve stumbled across on Instagram with people...
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the_uphill_runner
Jan 28, 20213 min read
The Good, The Bad and The Buggy
After going for my first few runs with Max, I’ve realised that there are plenty of benefits to having a running buggy, but was it worth...
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the_uphill_runner
Jan 20, 20214 min read
Baby Steps
I felt very nervous about getting back into running after taking such a long break - the longer I waited the more excuses I started to...
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the_uphill_runner
Jan 12, 20213 min read
New Year, Old Goals
Hello and welcome back to The Uphill Runner: re-booted for 2021. I hope you all managed to stay safe and positive in your own way to get...
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the_uphill_runner
Aug 7, 20194 min read
My race, my pace...
How I deal with comparison in running and in daily life In today’s social media obsessed society, it’s so easy to look at other people...
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