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Sometimes we all just need a laugh. This week I have unfortunately had to under another round of procedures. Instead of dwelling on the negatives I have tried to focus on the positives. I think it is so important to be able to have a good laugh even when life is tough so in this episode I read out some of the funniest running stories I found on Redit. If your driving home from a rubbish day or your out on a head clearing run/walk get this episode on its guaranteed to make you laugh.

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A little life update & a light hearted chatty episode. I have shared a lot on my running account & so sometimes I get DMs asking how I am. So I decided to talk through how my outlook on my situation has changed & share how I have been able to see so much positivity in such a heart-breaking situation. I then downloaded Threads half way through - the rest is history.

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I was a beginner once with a dream of completing a half marathon. I have since gone on to run many more and two marathons. You CAN do it, you just have to be serious about it. In this episode I talk through the practical steps that helped me. I also go though how I mentally get through the miles on race day and I finish with a few recovery tips. Running a half marathon takes time and training but like I always say ' You can achieve anything you put your mind to.'

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This isn't a quick fix, however its the best method I have learnt through therapy to really understand why certain things make me feel anxious. I think it is so easy to say something makes you feel anxious but understanding why is the most important part for combatting anxiety attacks and episodes. Finding out what triggers you can be hard and extremely uncomfortable so its important to take your time. Up until last year I had never suffered with anxiety or panic attacks therefore I am still learning so much about coping and living with them, however, I hope learning about this 5 stage method helps you as much as it helped me. 

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It is really easy to think you are the only person in the world going through a break up. It is also really easy to get comfortable with feeling sad, trust me I went through it last year. I still have sad days and there is nothing wrong with that. However, in this episode I go through a few things that have allowed me to find a lot of peace. These things are things I wish people said to me last year, therefore I am sharing them to help others who might be struggling with having to face a completely new life alone.

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So you have signed up for a race, found a training plan now what? It is so easy to look at plan and be overwhelmed by the amount of time you are gong to spend training. If you are anything like me its easy to doubt yourself and immediately and think you are going to struggle to stick to something for that amount of time. In this episode I go through how I stick to all my training plans and give you easy and practical things you can do to ensure you stay on track. Coupled with my weekly debrief of my chaotic life and the usual laughs and chats.

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I missed an episode last week due to moving house so I thought it would be good to update you all on my current situation. I talk through the house move, my new house & neighbours. I talk about my June goals & running plans. I also tell you more on a few very exciting projects that I have been working on. So if your going out on a walk, run or you just need a nice friendly chat then please tune in.

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In this episode I go through why I would recommend running a virtual marathon. In 2022 I ran the London Marathon but I ran it virtually with my whole family around me. At the time, I was still trying to rebuild my life & the fact I was able to run my FIRST marathon surrounded by my whole family was so special to me. If you do not get a place for the next London Marathon I fully recommend you consider doing it virtually.

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In this episode I talk EVERYTHING mindset. This is my favourite topic to talk about. I talk you through 3 things I did to master my mindset in running but these things can be applied to your everyday life too. You don't have to be a runner to benefit from this episode. There is so much I want to say on this topic so I have just scratched the surface. Controlling your mindset can be hard but with the right tools you can become in a master in having a positive mindset and that should excite you!

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I would describe myself as being a confident person. However, when it came to running my confidence was non existent. I spent a whole year running 11 laps around a grave yard to ensure no one saw me. In this episode I go through how I gained my confidence to finally make it to road running which enabled me to go on and participate in races. I also touch on an exercise that my therapist introduced to me which helped me gain my confidence back in my every day life after it was completely shattered after my break up.    

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