In May this year I entered a 10k race - with no intention of actually racing. The year before I’d pulled out of the same event because of knee problems, and I remember thinking on the journey there, that simply getting to the start line was an achievement. By the time we crossed the finish line it was raining so we headed back to the van. We were just about to get going and I heard my name being shouted over the tannoy. I thought I must have lost something, but it turned out I’d come first in my age group! I couldn’t stop laughing. I am not a natural or talented runner. I was awful at school - so to win my first medal at 53 was something I never expected. It just goes to show - we can bounce back now and do more than we ever thought possible. What’s your most memorable run?

Mine’s planned for Sunday. Saturday is always a day for shopping and getting straight at home - and getting a dinner ready to come back to after being out running. Which day are you out?

I’ll be going out later on with my new trainers! So I’ll be dodging the puddles 😂 When I used to run with my dad years ago, we used to go and buy our trainers together and he’d be straight into the mud trying to make them look worn 😂

Last week I shared a lot of information - which was important. This week is all about making changes, to get you on the path to becoming a stronger, faster, leaner runner - and achieving your personal goals. So I want you to do two things and share them in the comments: 1 - identify 2-3 changes you need to make to your training and nutrition 2 - Get clear about how you will make that happen. The second part is the hardest, because it involves changing our routines. But unless we work this out, we’ll stay stuck. This is 100% worth taking 30 mins out of your day for. When you’ve done it share it here and I’ll keep you accountable by checking in with you on Friday to see how you’ve got one.

Welcome to the Menopause Running Club! I'm looking forwards to helping you get back to enjoying running and feeling like yourself again To learn how to get clarity, a plan and the motivation to become a stronger, leaner runner in the next 2 weeks watch this short video here. Then, go and introduce yourself to the group - tell us a little bit about your running history, how menopause has affected you, and the main thing you want to get out of this next 2 weeks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvmoukf4gDc