Running Through Mum Life

I haven’t posted for over a week.

The first week of the school holidays, juggling work, life and trying to keep up with social media has been a lot. Sometimes you just can’t do it all, and that’s okay.

I’ll also be honest… I didn’t complete my 5km-a-day challenge. 😔

Am I disappointed? A little.
Am I giving up? Absolutely not.

Because even though the challenge didn’t go to plan, I’ve still been putting in the work.

🏃🏼‍♀️ Today I ran 16.12km
🔥 Fastest ever 10 miles
🔥 Fastest ever 15km

That’s something to be proud of.

This journey has never been about perfection. It’s about showing up, adapting and keeping moving forward.

Next stop… race day in a couple of weeks! 💙✨

What a night! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️✨

We both smashed our 10K PBs at the Ipswich Twilight 10K! 🎉

💙 Me: 1:00:10 – so close to breaking the one-hour mark, but I’m absolutely over the moon with this PB!
🩶 Hubby: 55:46 – an incredible run and a well-deserved new personal best!

All the training, early mornings, and miles are paying off. So proud of what we’ve achieved together, and grateful for everyone who cheered us on along the way. ❤️

Now to recover… and start chasing the next PB! 💪🏅 Ipswich Town Football Club

Who doesn’t love a new nail day??

Love a nail day! 💛💅

I’m absolutely obsessed with my new nails! The pastel yellow, little daisy, and cow print make the cutest combination. They turned out even better than I imagined! 🌼🐄✨

Which nail is your favourite—the flower, the cow print, or the classic yellow? 😊 The Hideaway - Beauty &The Hideaway - Beauty & Wellness Suffolk

Here is the 2nd race of 2026 10km twilight

✨💛 Happy Wednesday! 💛✨

A brand new day, a fresh page and another chance to make the most of it.

Not every day has to be big and exciting. Sometimes it’s about appreciating where you are, being grateful for what you have and taking those little steps forward.

I’m feeling positive, focused and ready for whatever today brings 🙌🏽✨

Be kind to yourself, keep smiling and remember how far you’ve already come.

Have the most amazing Wednesday everyone! 😘💛

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💛 Tuesday evening check-in…

Still resting.
Still listening to my body.
Still not feeling 100%.

And for once, I’m not feeling guilty about it.

A few years ago I’d have pushed through, ignored the signs and convinced myself that resting meant I was being lazy.

Now I know better.

Rest isn’t giving up.
Rest isn’t failing.
Rest is part of looking after yourself.

The runs will still be there.
The goals will still be there.
The challenge will still be there.

Right now, my focus is on recovery and being kind to myself. 💛

Sometimes the strongest thing you can do isn’t push harder…
It’s slow down and give your body what it needs.

So tonight it’s an early night, plenty of water and hopefully waking up feeling more like me tomorrow ✨

How’s your week going so far? 💛👇

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💛 A reminder I needed this week…

Yesterday I didn’t run.

For the first time since starting my challenge, my body needed rest more than it needed another 5km.

The old me would have felt guilty.

The new me knows that recovery is part of progress.

Have you ever felt guilty for taking a rest day?

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✨ A few years ago, I never would have imagined this…

Today I’m holding my race number for the Ipswich Twilight 10K and honestly, it feels pretty special.

There was a time when running 10 minutes felt impossible.
A time when I avoided photos.
A time when I didn’t believe I could change.

Now here I am…

🏃‍♀️ Nearly 6 stone down
🏃‍♀️ Running every day until holiday
🏃‍♀️ Signing up for challenges that once terrified me

It’s not about being the fastest.
It’s not about beating anyone else.

It’s about proving to myself just how far I’ve come.

Bring on race day! 💜✨