Nathalie Tolmie-Thomson

Still keeping on keeping on

Tuesday 21st Apr In late luteal phase brain fog mode so please excuse the quietness. I haven't stopped the running! Managed to clock a PB on park run on Saturday and hit the treadmill for the first run of the week today. Share

Final run of week 2 - done!

Saturday 11th Apr This was my first time ever running the entire park run. I usually stop after two laps as that equates to 30 mins of running for me. However, after the race last Sunday I've proven to myself that I can run a 5k so it did just that. Albeit at an absolutely glacial pace. There was only a handful of people behind me. BUT! Its still a park run PB. My run time was marginally slower than race day but the route of Roundhay park run is extraordinarily hilly so still a fan effort. Forever beating the people on the couch as they say :) time for an epsom salt bath now and a well earned rest for a couple of days! Share

Week 2 run 2 in the bag

Friday 10th Apr It was a late one last night, getting off the treadmill 2 minutes before the gym closed, but I got it done! That's another 4k locked down :) Lol at how sweaty I get! Share

Week 2 - run 1 done!

Tuesday 7th Apr 4.13km clocked today and it was a slog after the race on Sunday. However, a win is a win so I'm taking it! Share

5K run done - a PB!

Sunday 5th Apr Really chuffed to have cleared all 5km at a run. Amazing how much a race can propel you forwards. Feeling confident about smashing that 30K target now. Share

Run 1 done - 5km in the bag + a bit about me

Thursday 2nd Apr Proud to have locked in my first 5km for this April jogging challenge. This was a bit of a training run for the 5km race I signed up to which takes place on Easter Sunday! For a bit of context, I'm pretty new to running. I graduated from the couch to 5k at the end of January, and have been running gently 3x a week since then. Realistically, I'm not covering 5k distances when I run as I've been running for time (30 mins) so for the most part I've been achieving 3.5-4.0km. Having said that, I'm going to try my hardest to push for an additional 5/10 mins on race day. It all counts towards the 30km goal either way :). Share

Supporting people experiencing baby loss this April

Monday 23rd Mar Spring has sprung and with it we're surrounded by new life. The birds are nesting and the flowers are blooming. It should be a joyous time where we all get to enjoy the sensory delights to season has to bring. However, some people are suffering and struggling, and potentially hiding the worst news imaginable right now. They have lost their baby.  Share