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A training diary for the 2019 London and Edinburgh Marathons, & then what happened afterwards

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“Even when you have gone as far as you can, and everything hurts, and you are staring at the spectre of self-doubt, you can find a bit more strength deep inside you, if you look closely enough.”

– Hal Higdon

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Controversial porridge opinions: today is raisins, pecans, & oats made with water. Yesterday was flaked almonds & jam, copying @lastyearsgirl_’s bakewell porridge experience. I will entertain most toppings & additions except salt & bananas 🍌 #mondaymood #porridge #oats #pecans #raisins #healthyfood #goodcarbs #fuel #eatwell #instabreakfast #instafit #eatclean

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Controversial porridge opinions: today is raisins, pecans, & oats made with water. Yesterday was flaked almonds & jam, copying @lastyearsgirl_’s bakewell porridge experience. I will entertain most toppings & additions except salt & bananas 🍌 #mondaymood #porridge #oats #pecans #raisins #healthyfood #goodcarbs #fuel #eatwell #instabreakfast #instafit #eatclean
No #veganuary here, but sexy sexy pasta #spaghetti #granapadano #carbscarbscarbs #sundaynightdinner #spaghettiaglioeolio #pasta #comfortfood #dinner #instafood #shotoniphone
Hospitals remind me of zombie films. I have been lucky enough to only have a handful of minor medical needs in my life so far, but the last few months have had regular clinic visits & whilst it’s not as bad as I thought it would be, it still makes me anxious. I worry about everything - trivial, serious, ridiculous. Ironically I get seen more frequently because of this 🙃 & combined with less downtime and exercise, I have had some difficult days. The support, though, has been good. All I can do now is keep as active as possible within limits - midwife told me “I hate having to tell you to rest, but you can’t exercise your way out of this” - & follow the advice that I am good at giving but bad at following. At least I’m not adding to the January gym clutter 😅 #mentalhealth #anxiety #mindfulness #januarygymproblems #thirdtrimester #fitness #fitpregnancy #spd #instafit #pregnantrunner #benched
Still got that running envy but went for a lovely walk after work this afternoon & the fresh air/vitamin D worked wonders. 2019 has been both excellent & strange, & I am reflecting a lot on what I’ve done & not done, whilst trying not to be too melancholy. Here’s to #2020🥂 #yearinreview #wintersunshine #glasgow
Rice & kale & broc & chicken. Work Xmas lunch & party yesterday means I had a spare prepped meal, & the weather is so unpleasant today that this is juuuuust what was needed. & ready in 4 mins 🙃 #microwavemagic #mealprep #eatclean #healthyeating #fitfood #kale #chicken #rice #food #instafood #lunch #macros #broccoli #eatingfortwo
There’s a lot of my face in this 🤳🏽 & it’s all running. Clearly not enough glory in lifting heavy things. Maybe next year? With a lack of PBs, these are definitely the highlights #topnine #allthelikes #vmlm2019 #edinburghmarathon #selfies #chicago #medalselfie #doeshnevenlifttho #runningfriends #multiplemarathons #2019inpictures
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