Badass Mamas

…as I went out and did my run that day, I didn’t feel ashamed anymore - I felt empowered - so... I wasn’t fast, I was still overweight, my face still went a very fetching shade of red. But I didn’t care any more because I was doing it,

I felt like I was doing the walk of shame, liked I’d done something terribly wrong. It was horrific, leaving with my box of stuff and saying goodbye. I hate to admit it but it still gets me 2 years later. I really wish it didn’t.

I often get asked questions about this subject, as exercise and a healthy balanced diet come as a package, you can't do one without the other. It is also easy to confuse food groups, what they are good for, which ones you need, when you need them and also what to avoid.

Reflecting on my previous experiences and learning how to adapt, I would love to share some pearls of wisdom on how to turn this sorry state of affairs into a moment of inspiration, positivity and the dawning of a new age to create some magnificent runners in the months to come.

I went through to the bedroom, woke up my partner and showed him the test. We lay on the bed in stunned silence for a while before I announced, “anyway, I’m off to Parkrun, see you later.”

It has enriched my life so much that it has become part of my identity. And it is also a crucial part of how I manage my mental health and my anxiety – I run for sanity not vanity!

MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY SAY I INSPIRE THEM WITH MY RUNNING AND WHAT I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ACHIEVE SO FAR AND I HOPE I CAN CONTINUE TO INSPIRE OTHERS ❤