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Today was my last @wmmajors Global challenge for an additional Boston Marathon ballot entry. I completed 5/6 challenges form which you can run or walk.
Today, I clocked the miles by walking to a 14 km race in Budapest, running the race, and walking a bit more. Even though I followed a training plan leading up to this race, I still finished last. The sweeper bus was hot on my tail.
In order to prepare for Boston (and get my perimenopausal body to start behaving), I am going to shift my focus to strength training. Yeah, I know I say this every time, I have a race, but this time I mean it. Starting off with 1 session per week to keep it achievable.
Because when I run Boston, I want to be strong. I want to be fearless. I want to be smiling the entire way.
Thank you Budapest for beautiful weather and fantastic views. The thermal spas are going to be a treat.
Oct 13
After my holiday to America in September, my back became incredibly tight. That meant it was time to see @osteopath_sam at @hatfieldpractice .
Sam helped me prepare for Tokyo Marathon and I haven`t seen him much since the race. He observed my back was the tightest he has ever seen it. In our first session, he focused more on deep tissue massage with some manipulations of my spine. This was our second session. While my back and neck had improved, more massage and stretching helped loosen things up more.
Stretching after exercising helps keep my body moving. I have added foam rolling my upper back and now that I found it, a massage ball for my traps and rhomboids.
My mom has been telling me for years that as you get older, there is a lot more body maintenance. Between the stretching, foam rolling, teeth whitening, HRT applying, and skin care regime, I now understand! But if it makes me feel better, I am gonna do it!
#osteopath #osteopathy #runner #runnersbody #gettingolder #timelapse #osteo
Oct 6
Berlin Marathon was my first World Marathon Major. I entered via the ballot and deferred the first year because I didn`t train due to fear. During the race, I stopped to use the bathroom five times. It was far from a perfect race. That was in 2016.
Fast forward to 2024, I have completed 5 of the Majors (I asked for the @thersipo.run Tokyo charm for Christmas) with all my hopes on a Boston Marathon 2025 ballot entry via Abbott.
Running is really hard right now being perimenopausal. Once I run Boston, I don`t plan on running a marathon ever again. But never say never!
#berlin #berlinmarathon #runner
#abbottwmm #wmm #worldmarathonmajors #marathon #running #inspiringwomenrunners #runrunrun #marathontraining
#marathoner #marathonrunner
Sep 29
Hi, my name is Mollie and I am a chocolate -addict 🍫🍪
@a.lopes78 and I went to @italianbearchocolate Soho back in August after @ellelinton tagged me on one of their posts.
Yes, it is as delicious as it looks.🤤
Antonio went for the classic dark hot chocolate and chocolate cake. I took it up a notch with a triple hot dark chocolate, which means my cup was liberally doused in three types of liquid chocolate (white, milk and dark). Because I couldn`t make up my mind, I got both a chocolate chip cookie AND salted caramel torte. ☕
You can see we did pretty well considering how rich it was. 🤎
#italianbearchocolate is absolutely worth a visit if you are a chocolate lover like me. I suggest booking ahead, especially if you would like to sit outside. Of course, you can always stop by for take away desserts. Although, I wouldn`t be able to wait until I got home to eat them! 😝
What other cafes or bakeries in London would you recommend for chocolate indulgence? Let me know in the comments below! 👇🏼
#chocolate #chocolatelover #chocolatelondon #soho #hotchocolate #chocolateaddict #chocolatecake #chocolatedessert #chocolateaddict #londoncafe #londonchocolate
Sep 22
I mentioned I m starting to feel like myself again. It may be due to my supplement regime, which is highlighted in this time-lapse.
Not shown is my @osavi.health tendon and ligament collagen, which I add to my porridge every morning.
At 7am, I also take @meet.jude to help with my stress incontinence (and again at 7pm). Their main ingredient is pumpkin seed extract. I am only 1 months in and it has been shown to have a positive effect t after 3 months. Let`s check back about it in December, shall we?
My day also starts with @planthaya Lion`s Mane Mushroom #gifted . I completely forgot I had it until it was mentioned on Jeremy Clarkson`s farm TV show. I only take 1 capsule instead of 2 but will switch to the recommended amount next week as I need to be more alert when I get to work.
To wrap up my day, I recently started taking @bettermenopause Better Gut probiotic #gifted after dinner to help with my gut health which can link to hormone balance. Part of perimenopause has been abdominal weight gain. I can`t even tell if I am bloated anymore! Better Gut also helps with night sweats, anxiety, and brain fog. These capsules can also take 3 months to show improvements so I will come back to you later in the year with an update.
A good night sleep is rare these days, so I take @osavi.health Herbal Sleep (won in a raffle) after dinner in prep for bedtime. Along with @musclemechanicsbalms Calm Me balm on my chest and my small fan on my nightstand , my sleeping quality has much improved.
Also shown in the video are all the other daily medications I take for my other health conditions. I started to loose track on days when I exercised in the mornings which inspired me to invest in the fancy pill box. It is fun, isn`t it? #rainbowpillbox
#supplements
#perimenopause #menopausesupport #menopauserelief #perimenopausehealth
#perimenopausesupport #supplemenherbal #guthealth #bettermenopause #naturalhealth
Sep 20
Finally starting to feel like myself again! I have turned a corner and am grateful. Not sure if it is due to the supplements I am taking, the sunshine, or running. Whatever it is- I`ll take it.
I am currently in USA visiting with family and keeping up with my running. My @hydroflask.eu #gifted is keeping my water cool in the car. My @buffofficial is helping keep my nosey nose in check. I have also been using my Buff hat #gifted to keep me cool in the sun. I wish I could take this weather back to the UK.
For the next few days, we have rented a cottage within walking distance to one of the Finger Lakes. I cannot wait to swim, hike, and explore this place. Adventure awaits!
@springproutdoor #runningonvacation #runningintheheat #halfmarathontraining #running #runner #runrunrun #activetravel #feelinggood #stayhydrated #ihateperimenopause
Sep 12
Over the weekend, we completed another DIY project. We wanted to create a gallery wall in our living room. I saw a trick on Instagram to map out your plan first on paper, then hang the paper for the correct nail placement. Aside from the frog tape removing a bit of tape on the coving, this strategy worked really well!
Next steps to finish off the room:
🔵 New rug, throw and pillows asap
🔵 Replace/recover the ottoman as the faux leather is cracking
🔵 Longer term, replace the couch with a L-shaped sofa bred
I will share an update on the kitchen soon. The tiles are looking great. It just needs something else to make it pop. Maybe you can help?
#diy #dogsofinstagram #gallerywall #homedecorating
Sep 2
Bit of a bummer today at #kingscross #platform9¾
I had read #traintohogwarts announcement wasn`t happening today but I was at work so popped on over. I should have come with my friends last year for it! All the #harrypotter fans were dressed up and ready to board the #hogwartsexpress . The silence after 11 o`clock struck was then filled with boos. It was a little sad.
Maybe the Weasley `s are outside the station with some flying cars. Hopefully everyone makes it to #hogwarts in time for the Sorting Ceremony.
#harrypotterfan #harrypotterbooks #kingscrossstation #kingscrossstpancras
Sep 1
After a 30 min debate in bed this morning, I finally got out of bed and went on my 4 mile run. Solo.
Rather than run my usual route which seems to be very slow, I took my run club`s 5k route in which I seem to go faster (mostly to keep up with everyone). While I did walk a few times at roundabouts and to take these photos, overall I was happy with the run this morning.
Seven weeks until Budapest Half Marathon. Flat course along the river with several laps. Can`t wait to add a new country to my list and my @elcaminobracelets
How many different countries have you run in?
#morningrun
#sunrise
#stanboroughlakes
#elcaminobracelets
#halfmarathontraining
Aug 21
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