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What should I be eating again?
What should I be eating again? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice? One day carbs are the enemy, the next day...

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30 Years of Nursing, 10 Years of Running: the passage of time and what that teaches us about the impact of our decisions.
My week away last week made me reflect about the passage of time. I found myself in the same place I'd visited 10 years earlier - when I...

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Summer Training Shifts: Why Sometimes Less Running Means More Self-Care
After completing the Jordan Ultra Challenge in April, I had planned to tackle another big endurance event in October. But for various...

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Stretch, Strengthen, Support: The Benefits of Yoga, PureStretch & Pilates for Your Body and Mind
Do you ever feel like your body needs something different—not more intensity, but space, stretch, and a reset? Movement is more than just...

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Running in the Heat: Essential Safety Tips and Considerations
With the current heatwave, I've had lots of questions about how I can even run in the heat but also how others can run safely in hot...

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How Often Should You Work Out? A Practical Guide for Women
Have you ever wondered how often you should be working out? The frequency of your workouts can make the difference between seeing results...

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Community, Social Connections and Improved Well-being
A sense of community and of a shared identity, is good for our health. A feeling of simply belonging and being part of a peer group...

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Beyond the Workout: Why Sports Massage is Essential for Your Body and Mind
Whether you're training for your first 5K or managing the demands of everyday life, your body deserves more than just the workout itself....

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Recovery - Why Training & Exercise Don’t Stop at the Finish Line
If you’re a regular here on my women’s fitness Fordingbridge blog, you’ll know how passionate I am about being active, and taking all the...

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FitStart: Why I Created a Different Path to Women's Fitness
My Personal Journey and the Birth of FitStart Remember in my first blog post when I shared that there wasn't anyone in my family who "did...

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Getting out of your Comfort Zone (Part 2)
After completing the first marathon in the Wadi Rum desert, I faced the prospect of doing it all again the next day. One of the most...

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Beyond the Comfort Zone (Part 1): What Wadi Rum, Jordan Taught Me About Preparation and Perseverance
As an Endurance Running coach and founder of Run Fit Fordingbridge, I often tell my clients that endurance events aren't just physical...

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From PE Lessons to Ultra Marathons: My Very Unexpected Fitness Journey
There wasn't anyone in my family who "did sport" when I was growing up. School sports day and PE lessons were up there with a visit to...

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