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This is where I share real stories, lessons from the trail, and thoughts on coaching — the honest stuff that doesn’t always make it onto social media.
You'll find posts on mindset, training, recovery, nutrition, and what it actually feels like to chase big goals. Sometimes it’s evidence-based, sometimes it’s deeply personal — always with the aim of helping you run stronger, longer, and more in tune with yourself.
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🏃♀️💥 Monthly Newsletter: September 2025 ✨
Running is BACK - and I clocked my fastest strides ever! September has been the month I can genuinely say running is well and truly...
Oct 15 min read


Mental Training During Injury: How to Come Back Stronger Than Before
Learn how to use injury recovery time for mental training that makes you a stronger runner. Expert strategies for maintaining fitness and building psychological resilience during setbacks.
Sep 97 min read


Newsletter: August 2025
The latest Newsletter packed full of mindset strategies for race day confidence, fuelling tips (could honey replace expensive gels?), and more!
Aug 297 min read


The 3-Layer Confidence System for Race Day
Building race day confidence for ultra running isn't about fake-it-till-you-make-it positive thinking or pretending you're not nervous. As an ultra running coach and with a psychology background, I've developed a systematic approach that helps runners build genuine confidence they can trust when the pressure's on during long-distance events.
Aug 275 min read


AI vs Real Coaches: Can Technology Really Replace Human Coaching?
AI running plans are everywhere, but can they really replace a real coach? Discover the pros, cons, and why human connection is still the gold standard in running coaching.
Aug 253 min read


The Perfect Runner's Meal Prep: Orzo Pasta Bake Recipe
This Mediterranean orzo pasta bake recipe is perfect for runner meal prep. Easy one-tray cooking with proper carbs for training fuel and recovery.
Aug 214 min read


Mental Training for Runners: Your Complete Guide to Psychological Strength
Master the mental side of running with this comprehensive guide to psychological training techniques used by elite endurance athletes and ultra runners.
Aug 1510 min read


How to Choose the Right Running Coach
Hiring a running coach isn’t just about getting a plan. It’s about finding someone who understands your goals, your lifestyle, and how you tick. The right coach can save you months (or years) of frustration, help you train smarter, and keep you healthy. The wrong one? They can leave you burnt out, injured, or simply uninspired.
Aug 143 min read


Could It Bee? The Science Behind Honey and Energy Gel
New research shows honey matches traditional sports drinks for performance and gut comfort. What that means for natural fuelling in ultrarunning.
Aug 54 min read


Homemade Honey Energy Gel Recipe
A simple, gut-friendly honey-based fuelling recipe for long runs and ultras. 90g carbs per pouch, natural ingredients, and zero GI distress.
Aug 53 min read


Newsletter: July 2025
Here’s what I’m sharing this month:
📚 The Brave Athlete — the book that’s helping reframe self-doubt and motivation dips
📣 Evolution Coaching — perfect for runners thriving with more autonomy
🏃♀️ The 1:1 Blaster — short, sharp speedwork that still hurts (in a good way)
🧠 Anchor + Adapt — a mindset tool for when routine’s been shaken
🥦 Fuelling when you’re not training — how to avoid the under-eating spiral
Jul 318 min read


The Truth About Protein for Female Athletes: What I Wish I Knew Sooner
Think you're eating enough protein on a plant-based diet? Learn the truth about female protein needs, cycle timing, leucine, and how to do it right—without GI distress.
Jul 174 min read


My Favourite Workout Recovery Drink: Chocolate Soya Milk with a Protein Boost
Looking for the best post-run recovery drink? Discover why chocolate soya milk with cacao powder and pea protein is a powerful, plant-based option for endurance athletes.
Jul 143 min read


My Ultra Running Gear Essentials
Discover the essential ultra marathon kit I rely on, from the Salomon ADV Skin 12 to the Fenix HM65R-T. Tested over 100s of miles—and totally personal.
Jul 143 min read


How Much Should Runners Eat? Understanding RED-S and Energy Availability
Think you’re eating enough? Even high-energy runners can underfuel. Learn the signs of RED-S, why energy availability matters, and how to fuel for performance.
Jul 144 min read


Newsletter: June 2025
🧱 Why strength training isn’t optional for runners (learned this the hard way!)
🧠 The comeback mindset – how to reframe setbacks into redirections
🥦 Anti-inflammatory foods that actually help your recovery
🏃♀️ Foundation rebuild workout to reconnect you with why you love running
Jun 307 min read


Homemade Banana Date Energy Balls
Sick of energy bars that taste like sawdust? These banana date energy balls for runners are proper food that'll fuel your runs without the weird aftertaste. Easy recipe inside.
Jun 244 min read


How to Train for a Backyard Ultra
Learn how to train for a Backyard Ultra with practical tips on run-walk strategy, simulation runs, mindset, and nutrition from a Golspie Backyard Ultra winner.
Jun 166 min read


Homemade High Carb Energy 'Gel': Sweet Potato & Maple Syrup
This recipe is simple, nourishing, and surprisingly effective. It delivers both complex and simple carbohydrates, natural electrolytes, and doesn’t cause the gut drama that so many gels do. If you’ve got a sensitive stomach, follow a low-FODMAP diet, or just want to move away from synthetic-tasting goop, this one’s for you.
Jun 53 min read


Why Strength Training Is the Secret Weapon for Endurance Athletes – Especially Women
If you’re serious about going the distance, it’s time to stop viewing strength training as a “nice-to-have” and start treating it like the foundation it is.
Jun 43 min read


West Highland Way Race: My First DNF
DNF. Three letters I’ve never had to use before – and I’m choosing to see them not as “Did Not Finish” but “Did Nothing Foolish.”
Jun 46 min read


Are You Running Too Much? The Science of Rest Days That Build Endurance
You know that itch you get on a rest day—the twitch in your legs, the internal argument about whether a walk still “counts,” the slight guilt that you're not out doing more? If that sounds familiar, read on...
Jun 23 min read


Should You Train by Time or Distance? A Comprehensive Guide for Runners
Training for a marathon or ultra? Time on feet could matter more than miles. Here's why planning your runs by time — not distance — might be the gamechanger.
May 224 min read


My Golspie Backyard Ultra Win: Training, Mindset & Practical Tips
How I won the Golspie Backyard Ultra, with insights on training, nutrition, mindset, and managing crew support for ultra-running.
Feb 710 min read
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