Why January Doesn’t Need Motivation, It Needs Rhythm
January often feels heavier than we expect. You tell yourself this is the month you’ll finally get back on track - training consistently, eating well, feeling like yourself again. And yet… motivation feels low, energy is flat, and the pressure to “do it right this time” feels overwhelming. If that’s you, you’re not lazy - and you’re not failing. You’re just starting January already depleted . December drains most women more than they realise. Less sleep. More socialising. Mo
Poppy Hawe
3 min read
Why You’re Gaining Weight While Running More (And Why It’s Not Fat Gain)
If you’ve ever increased your mileage, signed up for a race, or added more running into your week, only to feel puffier, heavier, bloated, or more tired , you’re not imagining it. And you’re definitely not broken. This is one of the most common patterns I see in women who train hard:They move more, eat “better,” and somehow feel worse. The reason? A mismatch between training stress, fuelling, and recovery. Running Is a Stressor, Even When It’s Good for You Running isn’t bad.
Poppy Hawe
2 min read
Consistency Without Burnout: How to Navigate December Without Losing Yourself
Maintenance is still progress. Especially in December. If you're training less, sleeping a bit worse, eating more socially but still showing up, you are not failing you are adapting to the season that you're in. Thats what long-term consistency actually looks like
Poppy Hawe
4 min read
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