Nicky Edwards

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Nicky Edwards Helping people run faster, further and stronger using The PHYSIO Method coaching. Injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Physio and Run Coach for the Children with Cancer UK and Brain Research UK London Marathon teams

11/10/2026

It’s so easy to get caught up chasing goals and numbers that we forget to enjoy the true beauty of running 🤍

Getting back to basics with easy trail miles and taking the time to look around and be grateful 🫶

08/10/2026

IYKYK!

I miss this so much when I’m having a relapse with multiple sclerosis or injured.

Check in with your friends if they can’t run at the moment. You never know how much they may be struggling without it 🤍

I haven’t posted in a long time, which for me is very unusual. Thank you to those who have reached out and checked in ❤️...
06/10/2026

I haven’t posted in a long time, which for me is very unusual. Thank you to those who have reached out and checked in ❤️

I’ve been struggling - physically and mentally.

I’ve been pushing hard and running on adrenaline for so long that it I think it finally ran out.

I’ve been struggling with being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I’ve got a disability but I don’t identify with it. I cried when I had to send my driving license back to be replaced with a 3 year medical licence.

Multiple sclerosis is unpredictable and there is no cure.

Living in a body that you can’t trust is terrifying.

Imagine going to bed every night not knowing if you’ll be able to walk in the morning. That’s the harsh reality of MS 🥺

At the onset I went from running an ultramarathon to barely being able to walk within a few weeks.

I’m absolutely terrified that will happen again. When I struggled to run even a mile in August I thought I was going back down that path and I was so scared.

I’ve been lucky in some ways. Since the initial onset I’ve been able to rebuild and return to running. But I’ve been left with permanent neurological damage that means I will never achieve what would have been possible without multiple sclerosis.

But I’ve forgotten what it feels like to live without pain and limitations. And that’s draining.

Fear led me to chase ALL of my pre-MS running goals and achieve them as quickly as possible before MS took away the opportunity. It was a race between my ambition and my failing body. The problem is, I need my failing body to achieve my goals.

I’m trying to learn to work with my body and not fight it.

But it’s going to take time to adjust.

I’m still grieving the ‘old me’ before multiple sclerosis.

But I’m working on it and trying to take the positives from each situation no matter how small.

And I do intend to share as much as possible. Because I was looking for someone like me when I was struggling. I needed to see someone with MS still chasing big crazy goals but being honest about how hard that is with a chronic illness.

So here I am, back on the gram 🫶

12/08/2026

The First Endurance range is now available at

The cappuccino Ultragen Recovery Mix was 👌

There’s a link in my bio with a discount code 🥰


Discus cage - 1, Nicky - 0 🤦‍♀️ I was competing as a non-scorer at the weekend at the clubs last league meet of the year...
10/08/2026

Discus cage - 1, Nicky - 0 🤦‍♀️

I was competing as a non-scorer at the weekend at the clubs last league meet of the year and it was a DISASTER!

When I went to register I was told that I couldn’t compete as my club already had a non-scoring competitor. A few phone calls, some helpful words from our team captains and a discussion with a more senior official meant at the last minute I was able to compete.

After this fiasco (and a stressful couple of days from other sources and lack of sleep) my mind was frazzled and my MS symptoms went through the roof! My balance went AWOL and my feet were so painful. I got in my head and lost my confidence. I struggled with getting round far enough in the turn and hit the cage on all 3 attempts 😳

If I was a scoring competitor I would have done a standing throw to get a score with the intention of qualifying for an extra 3 throws. As a non-scorer I was only entitled to 3 throws. As I’m aiming to hit the 30m mark in competition it was a case of all or nothing on the final throw.

And this weekend it was nothing.

In running I can fight and push through adversity.

But the discus is technical and requires composure and precision. I did not have that on the day and it showed in the result.

A lot of lessons learned to take into training and future competitions.

On the plus side, prior to the discus fiasco I ran the 400m to help the team get a point and ran 0.03 seconds slower than the Para Academy entry standard. Not bad considering it’s not my event and I ran in my Nike Vomeros while everyone else was in starting blocks and wearing spikes 🤣

Trying to find the positives after a less than positive weekend.

03/08/2026

The new Maurten 480 Gel Mix has arrived!

I’m a massive fan of gels and Drink Mix, so I was really excited to give the new Maurten 480 Gel Mix a try.

It’s a new consistency that’s thicker than Drink Mix, but looser than a gel, so adds variety to your feeling plan.

It’s compatible with Maurten’s additions so you can flavour it to your preferred taste.

One sachet mixed with 200ml of water provides 120g carbohydrates, enough to fuel a long effort. You can pop it in the fridge overnight it you want to split it across 2 sessions.

It fits in a small soft flask so is easy to store in a pocket or waist belt.

Head over to and give it a try. There’s a link in my Bio for a 5% discount code 👌

01/08/2026

Right now, I’m combining endurance running with discus training.

Both place very different demands on my body, but both require strength, power and, most importantly, the ability to recover so I can train again.

Creatine helps to reduce accumulated fatigue and support my recovery between sessions, so I can maintain the quality and consistency of my training throughout the week.

And consistency is key with creatine too. I take it every day, including rest days, even on rest days. Because rest days are when the recovery and adaptation happen.

Creatine isn’t just a strength supplement. It can be a valuable ally for endurance athletes too and it’s now part of my everyday training routine.

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