I’m lucky enough to have a nice river close to my house so that’s a regular route for me. I’m behind on my strength training this week so I’m heading to the gym shortly too. Tell me in the comments what your plans are - I’d love to see your photos too!

Let me know where you are in the comments.

It’s very easy to get lost in the day to day and forget a) our potential - now and in the future, And b) overlook the massive power of exercise and nutrition This is a great book if you want to update yourself on the latest science behind what works for midlife women. If you don’t have time to read It here’s the top line: - Hitting your protein targets - Not underselling - Increasing veg and anti inflammatory foods - Strength training - mobility and flexibility - Power training But remember - information is important. We need to be confident we are doing the right things - but nothing will change if we don’t take action. So block out some time this week to make a plan for yourself - to eat differently, train differently. Start small - make it easy and then gradually build up. The first step is the hardest, so don’t overthink it - just find your next step. Or, if you want me to help you, click on the link below to book in a free 30 minute call to plan your next step: https://gabrielleohare.simplybook.it/v2/#book/service/16/count/1/

I’m off to London today, on the 5:15 train and won’t be home til about 10:30pm. I know this will throw my training this week. How do you manage your training around work?

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?