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Tourist parkrun today at @bicesterparkrun in Oxford. Found it tough! But so glad we did it. Parkrun is such a good way to get out of the house, have some time just us, and do something physical when you’re staying with family. Helps you stay sane 🤣 . . . #parkrun #bicesterparkrun #parkruntourist #runningformentalhealth #garmin #runninggirl #thisgirlcanrun #runchat #ukrunchat #runr #runnersofinstagram #runstagram
What’s the solution to feeling cold and glum on a rubbish January day? Turns out it isn’t getting into bed at 2pm with the electric blanket and feeling sorry for yourself. . Getting myself up, out, and pushing hard through a 25min HIIT session on the @wattbike isn’t a magic fix. But it’s a pretty good start. There’s something really empowering about choosing get out and exercise. It’s like taking control of your mental health when it feels like you don’t have any. . . . #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthwarrior #ridelikeagirl #wattbike #wattbiketraining #cyclinggirl #paincave #flareclothing #teamflare #flareclothingco #womensupportingwomen #triathlonbabes #vetlife #vetsofinstagram
Today was a long easy run, on a beautiful sunny day, on holiday, in a gorgeous country park, with my fiancé 🌞 Sounds perfect right? It should have been! But for some reason, I just wasn’t feeling it AT ALL. I felt exhausted (despite being on holiday) the sun was in my eyes, I was both too hot and too cold. I tried to look at the floor to escape the sun, and the stupid thing was shining off all the puddles as well 😫! . I was running unbelievably slowly, stopping constantly, complaining – and there may have been some actual foot-stamping 😅 I don’t mind hard runs being hard, but I get really demoralised when runs designated as “easy” feel impossible. After a few miles we decided to take a break and change the plan. Just one more mile, but at a quick pace. . And I actually felt a load better. So after that mile.. I did another, and another! I’m still very glad it’s over, and I’m blaming it on the stupid sun (and not PMS 🤣). But I’m proud of myself that I carried on, and very grateful to my long-suffering boyfriend for not running off and leaving me stomping on a puddle. If anyone else is being a grumpy runner today – you are not alone! 🤷🏼‍♀️ Some days you just don’t feel it. . #ukrunchat #runr #runningmotivation #pmsproblems #thisgirlcan #thisgirlcanrun #womensrunning #womenrunners #runlikeagirl #norfolkrunning #burnhammarket #runhappy #grumpyrunner #womenproblems
An awesome run at my favourite holiday parkrun in Holkham Park ❤️ Set in a stunning Norfolk estate with lakes and deer 🦌 it has to be one of the most beautiful parkruns there is. . I had a game plan this morning.. I’d worked out my splits and everything as it’s a super hilly course. Then we lined up and it was a new course 🤣 Oh well! I think the old course was a tiny bit short (hence my PB there!!) so I didn’t get a new PB, but it was my fastest average pace for ages and my quickest official parkrun time for a few years. So it’s off to brunch to celebrate before a lovely beach stroll with Milly 🐶. Best start to a holiday. . . . #holkhamparkrun #holkhamhall #holkhamestate #parkrun #parkrunuk #ukrunchat #parkrunner #thisgirlcanrun #parkrun50club #teamvet #thisvetruns #vetsofinstagram #holidayrun #womensrunning
I did it! The elusive “Lunch Time Run”, abbreviated in veterinary to the elusive lunch time 😂. I checked the weather forecast, put my sports bra on under my scrubs.. and told everyone I was planning on going. I find accountability super helpful for motivation, and colleagues are generally super supportive. . And today there were no extras or emergencies, and I got to spend half an hour in the park in the glorious sunshine 🌞 Bliss! Heading into a busy afternoon of consults in a great headspace, knowing I’ll do a better job because of it. Any one else have any tips for making lunch time runs happen?? . . . #ukrunchat #runr #thisgirlcanrun #thisgirlcan #teamvet #vetsofinstagram #veterinarian #veterinarianlife #vetlife #veterinariansofinstagram #planetrvn #vetschool #vetstudents #runnersofinstagram #lunchtimerun
After a few false starts.. I think I’m back!! I gave myself 4 days completely off after thinking I was better, and then overdoing it 🙈 Today was my first parkrun of 2020.. and my fastest time since 2017!! My goal for this year is to get back under 26:30, and I’ve started with a 26:29 💪🏻 Only another 7 seconds off my all time parkrun PB. Although I’ll have to start at the front to get an official PB as we are SO busy now.. which is simply wonderful. . . As exciting as the stats are (and I do love the element of seeing and celebrating your achievements), it’s mostly just about feeling stronger and fitter again. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that I’ve started to see big improvements since I finished working as a night vet. Night time is for sleeping 😴 So glad I took the decision to prioritise my health and happiness this year. No better New Years resolution than that. Looking forward to a pub lunch with @vetfitinsta boys later to chat all things wellbeing ahead of the student @livunibsava in Feb!! . . . #parkrunuk #rushcliffeparkrun #vetsofinstagram #veterinarianlife #vetlife #nightshiftworker #veterinarian #ukrunchat #runr #thisgirlcanrun #trilikeagirl

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