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Running for Me, Not the Metrics 🏃‍♂️❤️Today’s mantra was simple: I’m running for me, not the metrics.If I’m honest, one ...
02/06/2026

Running for Me, Not the Metrics 🏃‍♂️❤️

Today’s mantra was simple: I’m running for me, not the metrics.

If I’m honest, one thing I’m not very good at is showing myself compassion. I’m often my own toughest critic, focusing on pace, distance, or how a run compares to previous efforts rather than appreciating what my body has achieved.

Today, .runs helped coach me through that mindset. She reminded me to be kinder to myself, to stop judging every mile, and to simply enjoy being out there. That shift in perspective made a huge difference and helped me have a much better run.

Sometimes the biggest challenge isn’t the distance or the hills—it’s the conversation we have with ourselves. Today was a reminder that not every run needs to be measured by numbers. Some runs are about movement, gratitude, and giving yourself the same encouragement you’d give someone else.

How do you practise self-compassion when your run doesn’t go to plan?

Some runs are for the miles.Some are for the mind.And some are simply about seeing how fast you can move when you let go...
27/05/2026

Some runs are for the miles.
Some are for the mind.
And some are simply about seeing how fast you can move when you let go. ⚡️

There’s something addictive about running fast. The sound of your footsteps quickening, the wind pushing past, the feeling of power in every stride. For a few moments, everything else disappears and it’s just you, your legs, and the effort.

No pacing strategy.
No overthinking.
Just pure movement.

You don’t have to be chasing a PB to enjoy speed either. A few fast strides at the end of an easy run, a downhill stretch where you open up, or that random burst of energy when your body feels unstoppable — those moments remind me why I fell in love with running in the first place.

Running fast makes me feel alive. 🏃‍♂️💨

What’s your favourite kind of fast session?

☀️ Beach walks, blue skies, and that rare perfect British weather 🇬🇧🌊This afternoon I went for a walk with .runs along T...
26/05/2026

☀️ Beach walks, blue skies, and that rare perfect British weather 🇬🇧🌊

This afternoon I went for a walk with .runs along Talacre Beach and it was absolutely beautiful. Warm sunshine, a gentle sea breeze, and miles of sand made it the perfect afternoon to get outside and enjoy it.

The beach was packed with people making the most of the sunshine — and honestly, you can’t blame them when the weather is like this. Days like these remind me just how stunning the British coastline can be.

Now the holiday countdown is properly on… only 3 weeks and 6 days until the Canary Islands ✈️🌴 Hopefully the weather there is just as good as what we’ve had here today! Although, knowing the UK, normal service will probably resume next week 😅

Dear Depression,We need to break up.You’ve taken up enough space in my life already.For years, you made me believe I was...
25/05/2026

Dear Depression,

We need to break up.

You’ve taken up enough space in my life already.

For years, you made me believe I was weak for struggling. You convinced me to stay quiet, to isolate myself, to smile when I was hurting, and to carry battles nobody else could see.

But here’s the thing…

I kept going.

Even on the days when getting out of bed felt impossible.
Even on the runs where my mind was heavier than my legs.
Even when I felt completely lost in my own thoughts.

You tried to make me forget who I was.
But running reminded me.
The people I love reminded me.
Life reminded me.

I am not broken.
I am not a burden.
And I am more than the bad days you tried to define me by.

Healing hasn’t been perfect, and I still have difficult moments, but I’m learning that strength isn’t pretending everything is okay. Strength is being honest, asking for help, and continuing to move forward anyway.

So this is where things change.

You may always whisper in the background, but you no longer control the story.

I’m choosing growth.
I’m choosing hope.
I’m choosing to keep showing up for myself.

And one step at a time…
I’m choosing me.

🖤

“I hate running.”That’s honestly what was going through my head on today’s run. 🫠But was it really running I hated… or w...
23/05/2026

“I hate running.”

That’s honestly what was going through my head on today’s run. 🫠

But was it really running I hated… or was it the negativity creeping in because I’ve been feeling a bit low lately?

Thankfully .runs was alongside me and helped me realise it was my inner voice talking, not the truth.

A few weeks ago I was loving running, feeling strong, motivated, and grateful for every mile. So I can’t hate it that much, can I? 😅

Some runs build fitness.
Some runs build resilience.

Today was definitely the second one. 💙

Some runs strengthen your body.Some runs test your mind.Today did both… and honestly, it was hard.I really didn’t want t...
17/05/2026

Some runs strengthen your body.
Some runs test your mind.
Today did both… and honestly, it was hard.

I really didn’t want to go out for a run today. The anxiety was through the roof before I’d even stepped outside, and if I’m honest, it stayed with me for the entire run too.

It’s not just in my head either. Anxiety brings physical symptoms with it too — the knot in my stomach before I leave the house, the fast heart rate, the muscle tension, shaky legs, tight chest and that constant feeling of being on edge. Sometimes I feel exhausted before I’ve even started running.

Usually running helps clear my head, but today I felt like I was running through treacle. Heavy legs, heavy mind, and that constant voice telling me I’m not good enough and somehow a failure.

The only reason I got out of the door today was because of Gayle. She stayed by my side the whole time and supported me when my head was trying to convince me not to even try.

I honestly don’t know what I’d do without her. It can’t be easy constantly trying to keep me motivated and dealing with my mental health struggles, but she never gives up on me. I appreciate her more than words can say.

Mental health and running can be a complicated mix. Sometimes the run helps. Sometimes it doesn’t. But I suppose showing up, even on the hardest days, still counts for something.

Tomorrow is another day. ❤️



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Been thinking… should I audition for the next James Bond? 🤔✔️ Can wear a suit ✔️ Can do a serious spy face ✔️ Already ...
16/05/2026

Been thinking… should I audition for the next James Bond? 🤔

✔️ Can wear a suit
✔️ Can do a serious spy face
✔️ Already have the “slightly emotionally damaged but still carrying on” vibe nailed
✔️ Can run dramatically through the streets

Only slight issue is that instead of ordering a martini, I’d probably ask for an oat milk flat white and a banana before my long run. 😆

Bond. Tim Bond. Licensed to nap after 8pm.

#007

A big thank you to everyone for all of the kind comments and messages on yesterday’s post about my FND. They genuinely m...
08/05/2026

A big thank you to everyone for all of the kind comments and messages on yesterday’s post about my FND. They genuinely meant a lot and were really appreciated 💙

Today I’ve come over to Anglesey in North Wales to spend some time with family while .runs is away doing a training course and some GP shifts.

It’s been nice to slow things down a bit and get some fresh country and sea air into my lungs 🌊

Dad was also showing me his vintage tractor from 1950, which he has named Janet 🚜😆

And Violet the Staffy has absolutely loved having me here. I think she’s made it her full-time job to follow me everywhere and make sure I don’t sit down for too long without giving her attention 😂🐶

Sometimes a change of scenery, fresh air, family time, and a happy dog is exactly what’s needed.

Today, I am having a bit of a down day where my mood isn’t brilliant.So instead of a running post, I wanted to talk a li...
07/05/2026

Today, I am having a bit of a down day where my mood isn’t brilliant.

So instead of a running post, I wanted to talk a little bit about my FND.

I live with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), a condition that affects how the brain and body communicate. For me, it causes seizures that are triggered by high levels of stress and anxiety.

My seizures can vary from absence seizures, where I completely zone out, to full tonic-clonic looking seizures. They can be unpredictable, exhausting, and honestly quite frightening at times.

FND also affects the way I talk sometimes. I can come out with completely the wrong words for things, or sometimes I’ll talk totally backwards. The funny part is, if you recorded me talking backwards and reversed it, it would actually make sense 😆 But to me, everyone else sounds like THEY are talking backwards instead.

One of the biggest things affecting me currently is that I can’t drive. I have to be seizure-free for 6 months before I can reapply for my licence, and losing that independence has been difficult.

That said, I try not to let the seizures or my FND control my life or define who I am.

Running, staying active, and focusing on positive things helps me mentally more than I can explain. Some days are harder than others, and today is one of those days, but I’ll keep moving forwards.

I also wanted to share this because invisible illnesses are often misunderstood. A lot of people are fighting battles that nobody else sees.

If you’re struggling too, you’re not alone 💙

Some runs aren’t about pace… they’re about showing up. 🧠🏃‍♂️Yesterday wasn’t the easiest mentally, and today didn’t feel...
06/05/2026

Some runs aren’t about pace… they’re about showing up. 🧠🏃‍♂️

Yesterday wasn’t the easiest mentally, and today didn’t feel much better out on the legs either. Heavy, sluggish, and honestly just not in it.

So I adjusted. Slowed things right down and turned it into a run/walk session. No pressure, no expectations… just forward movement.

Because sometimes, that’s the win. Not the splits, not the distance — just getting out the door and keeping going.

If you’re having one of those days, give yourself permission to adapt. You’re still doing the work. 💪

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