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5 key points: Rebound (aka. how to mentally deal with injuries)

Focusing on the mental side of injuries is really important to help you to stay positive about your injury. Here are some ways you can do that.

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How to improve your performance by using SMART goals

Using SMART goals is a brilliant way to improve your performance in sport and exercise. Use this guide to learn how.

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27 Nov

Until 11:59pm on 29/11 I'm offering 50% off all booking of multiple months on my running accountability programme - if you want to get back on track with your running in 2021 this is the perfect programme for you 😊 #blackfridaysale
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25 Nov

Question 1: 2020 is drawing to a close- what has been your biggest running achievement of the year so far? @ukrunchat #ukrunchat

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26 Nov

Not wanting to exercise after a long day is very normal and has a clear reason behind it - this blog post explains why this happens and what you can do about it 😊
https://ellenallsop.com/why-you-cant-be-bothered-to-exercise-after-a-busy-day-and-what-you-can-do-about-this/ #ukrunchat #veganrunners #247running #runningmotivation

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How are you finding home workouts? πŸ€ΈπŸ½β€β™€οΈ
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Are you managing to keep going with them or are you waiting until the gyms reopen again?
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I'm finding it helps to have a focus to my workouts - I'm focusing on single leg strength which is really helping my running and on basic exercises like these single arm rows to help improve my posture 😊
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I definitely miss having a barbell and heavier weights to work with but I'm trying to do things which will help in the long term to keep me motivated πŸ’ͺ
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4 miles of muddy intervals ticked off this morning 4 miles of muddy intervals ticked off this morning πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈβœ”οΈ
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Even though I live in the middle of the city there is a route near me along trail-y paths by the river which is the perfect loop for intervals and is where I do most of my more structured speed sessions 😊
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It's safe to say I was very glad I wore trail shoes this morning so the mud slowed me down slightly less πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
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Peaceful morning run πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ . I headed Peaceful morning run πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ
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I headed out along the roads while the sun came up and then came back along the river and it was so calm and still πŸŒ…
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I love running first thing before most people are out as it is so peaceful and especially at the moment you don't have to worry so much about avoiding people. Although I do wear a buff round my neck partly for warmth but also to put over my nose and mouth when I pass other people 😷
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What is your favourite time of day to run?
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I'm resharing these again for anyone struggling wi I'm resharing these again for anyone struggling with home workouts during lockdown 3 🏑
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They are all simple ways to vary the format of your workouts so even with limited equipment (or just your bodyweight) you can make each workout different and avoid boredom πŸ’ͺ
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Early morning stretch and strengthening session co Early morning stretch and strengthening session completed πŸ’ͺ
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I've been a bit out of a routine with strength workouts and haven't done a proper one in a few weeks so it felt good to get back on track today with a good session 😊
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With gyms closed it can be hard to feel motivated to do strength sessions but with a bit of creativity you can think of some new goals that are achievable from home and focus on them πŸ…
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For me, I've been doing a lot of single arm/ leg stuff which I find helpful for running and is easier with the equipment I have. So I've decided to try and master pistol squats this lockdown - they don't need any equipment and are a good way to test your single leg strength, flexibility and balance 😊
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What are your strength goals for this this lockdown?
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Another run trying new routes πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ . Another run trying new routes πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ
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I think I need to get a map out and look at all the footpaths I've come across to work out which are worth me going along πŸ€”
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But I made the most of running through this field which apparently normally has cows in but there weren't any so I decided it was safe to run through πŸ˜‚πŸ„
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Wintery run along the river today ❄️ . I'm try Wintery run along the river today ❄️
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I'm trying to find more running routes at the moment to avoid getting bored of my normal ones so I went along a different stretch of river from normal πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ
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The path was a lot smoother than I remember (I think maybe it's been resurfaced πŸ€”) so Jamie and I will try it at the weekend as finding smooth, flat routes for the wheelchair is always nice and gives us more options for walks ♿❀️
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First run in a while πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ . A combina First run in a while πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ
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A combination of constant ice and a niggly knee mean I hadn't been running since Boxing Day (I did attempt a run on the 28th but it was far too icy and after a nasty accident on my bike in the ice a few years ago involving a lot of blood and a knocked in tooth I'm always very wary of ice so I headed back after about 400m of tentative walking) but I got out this morning for a couple of miles to test my knee and it felt fine 😊
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My goal for this year is to finally get rid of my injury because it's better than it has been for ages, I just need to stick with the physio exercises and stretching (probably should have done more of them over Christmas but never mind πŸ˜‚) so I'm going to continue with my approach of running when I can and resting as soon as it starts hurting and hopefully we'll get there 🀞
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What are your running goals for this year?
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#veganrunners #winterrun #trailrunning #runningtips #instarunners #womensrunninguk #runningmotivation #runningcommunity #247running #runstagram #ukrunchat #runnergirl #loverunning #running #coldrun #2021goals
Was very grateful for my trail shoes this morning Was very grateful for my trail shoes this morning πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ
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I thought with the snow I'd have to turn back at one point but off road the paths were a lot less icy and just very muddy so it was a slow run but getting 4 cold wet miles done before breakfast felt good 😊
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