Honesty

Why I Have Been Seeing a Therapist

December 2, 2015

insomnia, sleep, therapy

I am honest. You know that. I know that. I am proud to say that honesty and transparency came from my grandma, or nanny as I used to call her. Nanny Muir was the toughest person I knew, and she always told you the truth. Like that time she told me my legs were chubby…

The Panic Attack- Cincinnati Thanksgiving Day Race 2015

November 27, 2015

10k, panic attack running, thanksgiving

Terrified. That is exactly how I felt this morning when I had a panic attack during my race. At least thats what I think it was. It is what I imagine a panic attack would feel like, and I can see now why those would be so debilitating if they happened often. So lets start from the…

Are You Too Slow To Be A Runner?

September 25, 2015

body image, slow runner

Previously I have posted Do You Look Like a Runner? Nothing I said in there was particularly profound, but it really hit home with a lot of people, and I can see why. This is still a big issue for almost all of us. Even those of us who are confident with our bodies for…

The Day I Got Lost in a Race- Indy Women’s 5k

September 23, 2015

5k, Indianapolis, racing

Well…. that was not the headline I had hoped for. As you may have guessed, it was not the race I had hoped for either. I never thought I would be that girl. In fact, I always do (and did this time), take the steps to avoid it. I looked at the map. I ran…

Do You Look Like a Runner?

September 18, 2015

body image, runners body type

During the my time with the Running4Real community, I sometimes lead talks about nutrition, and after I had finish the basics about nutrition, I have the question in my mind to talk about body image. Most of the time we end up having a fantastic discussion about body image, and how most runners believe they…

Life as an Elite Athlete at Zap Fitness

September 16, 2015

elite runner, professional runners, recovery, zap fitness

Often when I meet people who find out I am an elite runner, they are shocked to find out that I have a full time job, and I train alone. This is not exactly ideal for someone who is trying to turn their body into the most efficient machine it can be. Last week, I…

Running is Like Wii Golf? Here’s How

September 11, 2015

funny running stories, struggles

Hello! Firstly, I would like to say that this post took a complete different direction to what I expected. I am not sure if it makes any sense, but it was what I was feeling at the time, and it just kind of flowed out. Some of you may be able to relate to this,…

Day in the Life of an Elite Runner- Workout Day

July 15, 2015

recovery, running workouts

I did it on a Monday, a recovery day, and so this time I thought I would do a Wednesday to show you a workout day. So, without further ado, lets begin. 6am Alarm goes off…….although honestly, usually I am already out of the bed by now, my body does not seem to need an…

Qualifying for the Rio Olympics 2016 as a British Marathoner

June 3, 2015

I have been putting this post off for a while, and I am still not sure how it is going to turn out. This is definitely a sensitive point for me, as I talked about in my interview with Angie and Trevor at Marathon Training Academy, and I may not be able to go as…

Why it is Good to Indulge (& Gain Weight) After a Marathon

May 15, 2015

body image, marathon, weight gain

I know there has to be a happy medium to many things, but I feel time after a marathon is crucial time for you to rest your system as well as show a little appreciation for what you have been through. Here is how I felt while being an Elite, as well as right now.…

Letting go of Perfection

May 8, 2015

I have spent time on the podcast making sure things are correct. I have been looking at many new projects I have lined up, do they make sense? Are people going to like them? Or am I just rambling on again? I spent time getting images together and editing them to make sure they fit…

The Week That Could Have Changed It All

February 20, 2015

Last weekend I thought about writing an update post. I was trying to get ahead with my blogging as we had a busy week planned, and we are heading up to Michigan City this weekend (CAKE and CATERING TESTING! EEEKKK!). On Sunday night, I created a new post, and began to think about what I…

Life as a British Elite Runner in America

February 6, 2015

First….a little background Most of you know that I work full time for Runners Connect (UPDATE: I stopped working for Runners Connect in March 2017.) That is a little different to a lot of runners at my level, as American elites are able to dedicate their a larger chunk of their time to chasing down those running…

Life as the Significant Other of an Elite Runner

February 4, 2015

If the title didnt give it away, I did not write this post, it was written by Steve. I did not give him any pointers of what to write. If you can believe it, I did not tell him to write any of this, and I have edited it minimally. My edits are in italics…

Be Brave, Be Strong, Be You!

January 14, 2015

I have talked about this a few times now, on my Find Your Strong post, and my Weight Fluctuations post. I also had a guest post from Becca about her struggles with overcoming her eating disorder. I said it before, and I am gonna say it again; I think things are changing. I think the dawn…

Weight Fluctuations for Elite Athletes

December 5, 2014

I think you know by now that I eat healthy meals. I think you also know that I like my sweets. I often struggle to keep my sweet tooth under control, and there is a reason my blog started off being called Insatiable Sweet tooth. That being said, this post is not about my sweets,…

Find Your Strong- Is the “Runner” Body Image Finally Changing for the Better?

October 22, 2014

Over the past few years, there has been a great deal of media attention about our obsession with body image, and its effect on females, particularly young girls. I have always been very sensitive to eating disorders, as I have a lot of close friends and family who have been battling it for many years. It is…

The Elite Experience- Chicago Marathon 2014

October 17, 2014

Thank you so much for all the positive feedback on my post on about the race. I was hesitant to put it up as it was SO long, and thought it may get boring, but it seemed like everyone enjoyed reading my raw, emotional response to the race. The feedback was so wonderful, and makes…

Why You Should NOT Set a Time Goal for Your Next Marathon

September 12, 2014

goals, marathon, struggles

Measuring performance in running is very different to most other sports. It is totally up to you. Sure, you can be part of a team that qualifies for other races. You can compete against other people to chase medals or records. Other runners can inspire you to run better than you would have without their…

A Real Life Story of Self Doubt

August 1, 2014

I am writing this post at a time I am feeling weak. I know I am not weak, and I know it is a sign of strength that I am able to share my feelings, and especially if I do release this post, it will show my courage to put myself out there. I hope…