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How am I feeling a year on?

So I thought I’d give you all an update of where I am and how I’m feeling right now. I’m just over a year post baby number two. It’s not been a plain sailing year. Plus it’s been super busy. Thankfully nothing horrific has happened but it’s been both physically and mentally tough (and I’m […]

I’m finally returning to a physical state of normal!

What’s a normal physical state? For me ‘a normal physical state’ is about being able to move my body in any way I want, running, jumping, lifting. It’s feeling strong and confident. It’s not about numbers on a scale. I think I’m on the path to ‘normal’. Over the past (nearly) 6 months I’ve rested […]

All you need to know about Diastasis Recti!

Disclaimer: I am not a qualified medical practitioner. I have used the information available from the Birth Healing Summit 2018. This blog also includes my own personal opinions. If you were unsure or struggling with your pelvic health then a visit to a women’s health physiotherapist would be advised. What Is Diastasis Recti? Diastasis recti is used […]

The Last Few Days of Pregnancy!

Well, I’m here. It’s the last few days of my second full (and final!) pregnancy. I’m definitely too old for this business! It’s been a tough ride, both physically and emotionally! I could do with this pregnancy ending pretty soon. Both because it would be blooming brilliant to meet this little monkey sooner rather than […]

I am Supermum!

I am supermum and you are too! There is an incredible pressure on females nowadays to be a career driven woman, a supermodel, a home keeper and a socialite. That’s before they decide to start a family. When they start a family they are expected to continue to be a career driven women, a supermodel, […]

Having A Child And Back Pain Don’t Have To Be The Norm.

Disclaimer: I am not a qualified physiotherapist or specialist in musculo-skeletal problems. I am just giving my view on simple common problems that can be easily fixed. There are many many more complicated issues regarding injury, posture etc. These may require you to visit a qualified physiotherapist or health care professional to have your problems […]

The Jealousy of Living With a GB Athlete

I have raced in a number of events as an amateur triathlete for Great Britain. I represented my country in both the World Championships and the European Championships at Olympic, Half Ironman and full Ironman distances. Earning my slot in the Ironman World Championships in Kona was the pinnacle of my athletic ‘career’. But I […]

Has Someone Stolen My Life?

When I had my son I used to use the phrase “I feel like someone’s stolen my life”. My husband and I fell out about this the first time he heard me say it! I think he thought I meant I regretted having Ronnie or something. When actually I was trying to say nothing about […]

Running post baby – when I can I start?

Mother running post baby hand in hand with toddler

For anyone who is a runner before having their baby, “when will I be running post baby” can sometimes be the first question they ask after having a baby, or in my case I was asking it before our little one was even born! “When can I start running post baby?” There is no one […]

I have a toddler, I train, I must be selfish!

Me Time After a Baby We all need ‘me-time’ whether we are parents or not! So why shouldn’t a mum have me time after a baby? Even a new mum? In fact, especially a new mum? Personally, ‘me-time’ is simply having some time to do something that directly benefits me. Sometimes this is just being […]