Finding Balance: Understanding the Roles of Rest Movement and Discipline in Daily Life
Every day, many of us face a familiar challenge: how to balance rest, movement, and discipline in a way that supports our well-being. On a recent sunny Bank Holiday Saturday morning, I experienced a moment that clarified this balance for me. I went for a 4km run without any pressure or expectations, simply because my body and mind needed it. That run was not about punishment or earning my food; it was about tuning into my nervous system and calming my pre-social anxiety. This
Poppy Hawe
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Transform Your Running Performance with Proper Nutrition Strategies
Chronic exhaustion and sluggish performance after runs often frustrate many runners. You might think it’s a sign of poor fitness or overtraining, but research and expert advice suggest a different cause: inadequate nutrition. The Fuelled Female podcast highlights how proper fueling before, during, and after runs can prevent energy crashes, support muscle repair, and improve overall performance. This post explores how you can transform your running experience by adjusting your
Poppy Hawe
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Have You Taken Carbohydrate Fuelling Too Far?
If you're training consistently, eating well, and still not seeing the body composition changes you expected, this is for you. I put a poll up on my stories recently. Two simple questions. What impacts your running most, and what do you find hardest. 44% of you said the hardest thing is balancing performance and physique. And 44% said food pre-training and fitness levels both impact your running most. But here's what those numbers don't tell you. The women I work with who are
Poppy Hawe
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