Training Tips

UVA Speed Clinic Round 3

June 13, 2016

Seems like only yesterday we got back from our trip….but really, it was, as we only got back on Saturday early morning, but today we are off to Michigan for the week to spend some time with Steve’s family and go to my good friend Bree’s wedding at the end of the week. Last week,…

Friday Favorites: Thrive Market

June 10, 2016

I have always been someone who enjoyed putting the time in to create my own food. This blog started off as a blog to document my sugary filled dessert recipes, but I still enjoyed making them myself! The blog eventually transitioned into making my own dinners, and now I make almost everything myself. However, the…

Friday Favorites: Books for Summer Reading

June 3, 2016

I have never been a huge books person. As much as I try to get myself into it, I tend to go through waves. I will love reading for a while, feel like I can’t get enough of books, buy about 30 books within the space of a few weeks, and then not long after,…

More Fat & Protein, Less Carbs Helped Me Run a 2:37 Marathon!

May 23, 2016

elite eats, fueling, high fat, high protein, low carb, marathon, paleo, runner food

Diet. I hate the word diet. I am sure a “healthy diet plan” brings up the same association words to me that it does to you; fad, not-gonna-last, weight loss, stupid. I don’t like the idea of making drastic changes to my marathoner diet, and I have made it very clear that I am not…

2016 Racing Plans and My Next Marathon Revealed!

May 16, 2016

Whats next? Seems funny writing this right now, as I have been fighting this question from everyone who has asked me over the last few weeks. I wanted to enjoy my celebration of the last month. It was arguably the biggest running month of my life, definitely a turnaround moment, the point where I truly…

Physical Freakouts: When You NEED to Listen!

May 4, 2016

half marathon, marathon, racing, struggles

I really do pour my heart into my race recap, and share my fears, my struggles, and my demons with you. It means a lot to me that you enjoy them, and I love that I am able to help you feel like you are not alone. And I have even put all of this…

Has Running Become What You Are, Not What You Do? Stop it!

April 11, 2016

body image, defined by running, mental tactics

One of the things I love the most about being at home in St Albans is seeing family and friends. Okay, that’s not true. THE thing I love the most about being in St Albans is seeing family and friends. It makes my heart so happy that I can spend this time with them, without…

How to Prepare for a Half Marathon: Half Marathon Fuel Strategy

April 2, 2016

fueling, half marathon, long runs

Everyone knows that nutrition is a huge part of running a fast marathon, that you can’t really make it through a marathon without some kind of fueling, but what about those of us who are running a half marathon? That is still 1-3 hours of running, surely that needs some nutritional attention? Yes, I definitely…

HUGE NEWS!! My Number One Running Goal

March 23, 2016

dreams, goals, half marathon, team gb

I am sure you can guess. I am sure you know what I am going to say. I AM RUNNING FOR GREAT BRITAIN & NORTHERN IRELAND THIS WEEKEND!!!!! I got the call yesterday that one of the other runners was unable to run this weekend, and they offered me the spot! Of course I said…

9 Ways an Elite Prepares for a World Championship

March 14, 2016

elite runner, half marathon, team gb, world championships

Last week I mentioned in both posts that I vowed to do the little things. To make sure I give myself the absolute best chance of success in both the World Half Marathon and the London Marathon. But don’t I already do all those little things? My non-running friends already think I am nuts, so…

Day in the Life of- Tallahassee Style

January 27, 2016

elite runner, florida

I am hoping by now most of the nasty weather that hit the US last week has left, and you are getting back to normal, but today I would like to share what life is like for me while I am here in Tallahassee warm weather training. If you missed last week, I talked about…

A Week of Training for an Elite- How to Fit it all in

January 25, 2016

cross training, elite runner, week of training

Okay, so by now you know that I am a big fan of cross training. You also know that I mostly do two workouts a day, but how do I go about scheduling my week to fit all that in (and still work full-time)? So today, I thought I would show you how we structure…

Warm Weather Training as an Elite Runner

January 20, 2016

elite runner, Florida running, winter, zap fitness

I have talked before about how I wondered if life would be different had I been an American citizen. I probably would have gone to an elite training group, and lived there for a few years, maybe ended up settling in one of those towns. I learned to accept that it was never going to…

4 Reasons to Ignore Your GPS Watch on Workouts

January 18, 2016

garmin, gps watch, workouts

In the past I have talked about how important I think it is to run without looking at your GPS watch during a race or workout. I explained that more in my post about how you can make sure you do not slow down in a race. But today is about taking that one step…

Neely Spence-Gracey: Back Story and History

December 30, 2015

elite runner, guest post, Neely spence

Last few days of 2015! Can you believe it?! I am excited to see what 2016 brings, and hopefully you are too. One person I know is excited to see what happens in 2016 is my friend Neely Spence Gracey, who is running her debut marathon at the Olympic Trials in February. Neely and I…

Andrew Colley

December 18, 2015

A few months ago, I told you about spending a week at Zap Fitness. I had such a wonderful time, and I loved getting to know the athletes that lived there. One person I clicked particularly well with had beautiful, blonde, flowing locks. No, not Sarah, but Andrew Colley. I had never heard of Colley before…

Molly Huddle: Back Story from this US Olympian

December 16, 2015

background, elite runner, Molly huddle, Molly huddle from

Do I have a treat for you today? You get to hear from one of the best runners in the world! If you are even remotely interested in running, I am sure you have heard of Molly Huddle, and saw how she DOMINATED the road racing scene this fall. She always comes across as a sweetheart in…

Griff Graves

December 11, 2015

I hope you are enjoying these elite takeovers so far. Today I wanted to share the story of a Zap athlete I got to know while spending a week there. He is such a hard worker, and such a genuine guy. I had no idea he had such impressive results as he was growing up,…

Charlotte Browning

December 9, 2015

It is hard for me to believe that I moved to the US over 9 years ago. It is my home, and my parents said they knew that as soon as I left the first time. Most runners who go to University in the US go for 1-2 years while they complete a masters and use…

How Do Elite Runners Use Strength Training for Success?

November 13, 2015

cross training, prevent injuries, recovery, strength training

A lot of you have requested to hear more about what my strength coach Drew and I get up to in our workouts. I see Drew twice a week for a one hour training session, but he has become so much more than a coach to me. A friend I can count on, and someone I…