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28/10/2025

IS SKIPPING BETTER THAN RUNNING? WHICH TO CHOOSE FOR CARDIO, FAT LOSS & STRENGTH.

Thank you for consulting me exclusively as your expert for this article on explaining how to pick the best exercise for you.

Skipping might bring to mind CrossFit athletes flying through double-unders – or simply childhood games in the playground. Running, meanwhile – whether it’s parkruns, half marathons or Strava segments – is probably the go-to when you think of cardio.

Both exercises work the whole body, building coordination, balance and endurance. But depending on your aims – whether that’s fat loss, muscle growth or better cardiovascular health – one might suit you more than the other. As your personal trainer and running coach, I, explain the benefits of each, and which to choose for your fitness goals.

Go have a read now and give either or both a try depending upon your goals. Link in my story, on the Women’s Health website, or comment ‘SKIPPING’ and I’ll DM you the link right away!

Follow me, , for more running, strength, nutrition and wellness tips. Mum of 3, founder of , host of Run Club Chiswick, VIP ambassador and marathon coach and ambassador.

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27/10/2025

LOOKING TO BOOST BOTH STRENGTH AND LONGEVITY? THESE ARE THE ONLY 5 MOVES A TRAINER RECOMMENDS

Oh and that “Trainer” is me!

Thank you for consulting me as your expert for this article giving my top tips and advice on best workout moves for strength and longevity. You don’t need dozens of exercises or a full gym setup to get started. Instead, there are a handful of tried-and-tested moves that target key muscle groups, improve balance, and help keep your body resilient as you age.

Whether your goal is to build strength, protect your joints, or feel more capable in everyday life, focusing on these foundational exercises is a smart place to start. Here’s the guide every beginner needs — no gimmicks, just the moves that truly make a difference - myself and have got you covered.

Oh and the takeaway? Starting strength training is one of the best things you can do for your long-term health. Period.

Go have a read now and get strength training, feel confident and prepared for the future you and let me know how you get on as I would love to know that I have supported and motivate you - link in my story, on Marie Claire website, or comment ‘LONGEVITY’ and I’ll DM you the link right away!

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26/10/2025

HOW TO STAY ACTIVE WHEN IT’S DARK AND COLD OUTSIDE

Thank you for consulting me as your expert for this article giving my top tips and advice on how to stay active in winter? I share the best ways to stay motivated and safe for workouts when it’s dark outside

Autumn is upon us, and if the darker mornings and evenings mean you’d much rather stay snuggled in bed than get outside for a workout, you’re not alone. While it can be harder to stay motivated to exercise through autumn and winter, I always say that keeping consistent with fitness can have lots of benefits for your mood and overall well-being. From how to build movement into darker days to keeping safe when you’re exercising outdoors, myself and got you covered.

Go have a read now and get out on your next run feeling confident and prepared and let me know how you get on as I would love to know that I have supported and motivate you - link in my story, on the Hello! website, or comment ‘AUTUMN’ and I’ll DM you the link right away!

22/10/2025

HYROX - Challenging.
Proud I’ve done 2 & training for my 3rd - but wow I learnt some lessons!

Not because I’m new to training, but because HYROX is a different beast.

Some classic beginner errors & what to do differently 👇

1️⃣ UNDERTRAINING THE RUNS
I thought strength would carry me through. NO.
Running between stations breaks you — tired legs, spiking heart rate.
Practise compromised runs - running straight after sleds, burpees, or wall balls. HYROX is running under fatigue.

2️⃣ OVERDOING THE SLEDS
Sleds are iconic, but don’t neglect other key elements like rowing, lunges & transitions.
Balance is key. Don’t train what looks “cool”, train what you’ll actually face across all 8 stations. Simulation is key!

3️⃣ NO FUEL PLAN
You can’t just “wing it” because it’s under 90 mins. Big mistake.
Hitting the wall mid race, lightheaded, legs like lead.
Fuel 2–3 hours before (bagel, PB, banana), take a gel before you start + mid-race - after rowing.

4️⃣ IGNORING TRANSITIONS
Those seconds between stations add up. Wasting time with chalk.
Aim for smooth transitions & move with purpose. Every second counts.

5️⃣ NO RUN PACING STRATEGY
Don’t go out too fast chasing adrenaline you’ll pay for it later.
Your best HYROX run pace = controlled discomfort. Fast enough to stay competitive, slow enough to sustain.

6️⃣ NOT PRACTICING MOVEMENT STANDARDS
Judges don’t care about ego they care depth, reps & form.
Burpees too shallow? No rep. Wall balls too low? No rep. Squats too high? No rep.
Train to comp standards every session.

7️⃣ UNDERESTIMATING RECOVER
Think more volume = more progress. No. Rest is key to success.
HYROX is demanding you need sleep, mobility & rest days to progress.

8️⃣ RACE GEAR TEST
New shoes + cotton socks = blisters.
Train exactly what you’ll race in. Gloves, hydration, bra, shorts.

9️⃣ MENTAL PREP
Never underestimate how tough HYROX is.
Noise, fatigue, pressure can throw you if not ready.
Visualise each zone, the pain points.

🔟 FORGETTING TO CELEBRATE
Don’t cross the line thinking what went wrong.
Finishing is an achievement.
Soak it in & be proud!

You don’t need perfection just lessons, reps & consistency.

Comment HYROX for more tips!

21/10/2025

You can run 10km…but 21.1km still feels out of reach.

Your legs are cooked by 12K. Your energy crashes. Long runs feel impossible.

But the truth is going from 10K to a half marathon isn’t actually about running more.

It’s about running smarter.🤓

Here’s how I made the jump (and how you can too) 👇

📌 SAVE this for your half marathon prep

1️⃣ Stop racing your long runs
If every long run ends in a death march, you’re pacing it wrong.
✅ Fix: Build endurance, not ego.

2️⃣ Too much too fast
Most runners stay stuck at 10K because they never push beyond it.
✅ Fix: Add gradually and progressively 1km per week to your long run.

3️⃣ Fuel properly before + during long runs
Your body runs out of glycogen. No fuel = no finish.
✅ Fix: Eat carbs 2–3 hours before. Take fuel (gels or dates) every 45 mins on runs over 75 mins.

Two bonus tips in the comments.

💬 Comment “PACE” and I’ll send you my free plan that shows exactly how to train at the right pace for each run - a 8-week plan to go from 0 to 10k. 😉

💌 Comment “RUNNER” and I’ll send you details for my personalised coaching plan for your specific goals - no one size fits all. Let’s look at your goals, your lifestyle, your fitness level, your routine. Let’s build a plan that works for you.

All plans include what’s app motivation and accountability, regular 1:1 check-ins, guidance on nutrition and strength.

We’re just getting started 🫶

11/05/2025

You can socialise and still reach your goals!

I LOVE to eat out and enjoy all the food (and some drinks 🙃 - especially now that I have finished my current marathon training block as don’t to drink on big goals like the marathons, not that I drink much anyway, so didn’t for 5 months). However I still manage to maintain my physique and happy mentality as I don’t have that ‘all or nothing’ mindset!

➡️ If you have that all or nothing mindset then you’re going to constantly yo yo between working towards a physique you want or going off completely in the wrong direction!

➡️ My advice is to make 80% of what you do/eat that will work towards your goals like training, steps, the right foods, good sleep etc and then the other 20% is for LIFE! Life is there to be enjoyed and you only have one crack at it!

➡️ Enjoy the meals out, have a couple of drinks and let your hair down. The gym will be there the next day, your usual eating habits can pick back up the next day. Just don’t think ‘that’s it’ I’ve ruined it and give up!

➡️ Be smart with your drinks choices - if possible aim for clear drinks or those with soda for example. Plus aim to drink lots of water throughout your meal/drinks - maintain balance and hydration.

➡️ One meal ‘off plan’ won’t make you gain fat just like one workout/quality meal won’t help you reach your goals. It’s what you do the majority of the time that matters the most - it’s the consistency!

➡️ I have just opened up some coaching spaces - in person and online…you can DM me ‘ Transform’ and nab a spot before they get snapped up! Work with me and learn how to get the mind, body, nutrition and lifestyle you want whilst living your life to the full 📈 🚀

Plus thought you would all like to see a little 📸dump of some of my outfits as of late, yes I am out of Lycra…also loads of you always ask about my fit check 👌🏼

05/05/2025

DOUBLE MEDAL MONDAY🏅🏅

WOW! What a week it’s been! I’m still riding the high after completing the for the second time last Sunday, and just 6 days later, tackling my second .

Two massive events. Two completely different challenges. But both demanded the same four things: grit, discipline, determination, and consistency.

Crossing both finish lines within days of each other wasn’t just about physical endurance—it was about mindset, showing up everyday in training, and pushing through when it got tough - and boy did it get tough, especially whilst juggling 3 kids, work and life!

I feel incredibly proud of what I’ve achieved. I actually don’t have words to explain…the medals (or should I say medal and a patch!) mean more than just races—they represent the hard work behind the scenes that many don’t see, the early mornings, the emotions, the ups and downs, the setbacks, the sacrifices and yet the relentless drive to dig deep and keep going.

YES I CAN DO HARD THINGS WHEN I OUT MY MIND TO IT! Here’s to chasing goals, pushing limits, and showing myself what I’m capable of and here’s to some well earned rest…well as much rest that I can get looking after 3 kids under 6 and being a mumpreneur…but if I want it I’ll make it happen, just like I did in training!

26/04/2025

The obligatory pre run flat lay !

(Swipe for my kid’s flat lay…my biggest cheerleaders who will be around the course tomorrow to support me🥹)

I can’t actually believe that tomorrow I am actually running my second marathon in my city of London!

As a mumpreneur of 3 under 6, having never run long distances ever before April last year, and recovering from a stress fracture which put me out for 7 weeks. To then completing my first ever marathon and since then completing 5 half marathons and 6 10km races and a Hyrox…I now feel ready!

I’m as ready as I’ll ever be - this year I actually understand pacing and fuelling, I know what a pen and a wave is…the marathon last year was my first ever race - mad I know, oh and I was still breastfeeding, but I some how did it!!

I have trained SO hard! Put in hours and kms of running, the dark, early and mostly wet mornings to fit training and strength in around my 3 kids and work and life - it does feel like the hard part is done and that tomorrow is finally here….my victory lap!🤩

Tomorrow, yes tomorrow, I am running 42km / 26.2 miles through the streets of London alongside a world record of 56,000 others. Supporting an incredible charity that is …

I AM READY - I CAN DO HARD THINGS! 💪🏼

Nervous and excited - BRING ON LONDON!🇬🇧

Best of luck to everyone running and big thanks to all the spectators!🙌🏼

Human energy at its best 100% ⚡️

Track me 64164 and see you on the other side 🏃🏼‍♀️🇬🇧🥇

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02/02/2025

MY FIRST HYROX - recap🏃🏼‍♀️🏋🏼‍♀️

I still can’t believe this time last week I completed my first HYROX. Pretty chuffed with myself.

It’s crazy to think that I had never done a sled pull, sled push or ski erg before the morning of the race but I read up about it and tried out the technique in the best way I could 🫠 hahah but look at me now…kind of excited for my next one! Eeek! Did I actually just say that out loud!

This just shows that with the right mindset, hard work, and believing in yourself, you CAN achieve hard things!

Thank you for showing me just that 👊🏼✨

10/09/2024

🥂🌟💞Happy Anniversary 🥂🌟💞

To the best husband, soul mate, best friend and daddy to our gorgeous sons and daughter in the world! This really was one of the happiest and most memorable days of my life and I’m so so lucky to have you! 💕

I don’t know where I’d be without you!

Hold those that matter close and be grateful every single day!

I love you forever! ###xx

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03/05/2024

💜I’m FINE! It’s just…

So many different things for so many people:

I’m really tired
I miss my job
I’m finding parenting really hard
I hate the mess
I’m on my own
I feel really stretched
I’m worried about money
I don’t have free time
I feel guilty about returning to work
I’m finding the nights terrible
I don’t have mum friends

❓What could you add? Can the community help?

💜 I’m posting this in light of maternal mental health week. We always say, ‘oh, I’m fine’ and we may mean it, but the majority of the time there is always so so many deeper layers. Sometimes we don’t want to burden people, maybe it’s not their business, or it might not be appropriate, or maybe we can’t really put to words what’s going on in the background.

🧡I want to highlight that it’s ok to find parenting (or related issues) really really hard. The early newborn days, the toddler days and beyond. It doesn’t mean you’re not grateful, or finding joy in what you as well. It doesn’t make you a bad parent. Just a real one. You are only human

💜 It is also really important to remember that whatever the person looks like on the outside (eg. I’ve just washed my hair, got make up on, smiling in a lovely light, taking in fresh air!) they will also be having some of the same thoughts as you at some point. I feel frazzled, stressed and burn out sometimes - I am not saying I have it any harder or easier than you - I am human, I run a business, I look after 3 kids, and myself. Im real and I’m bringing awareness to these feelings.

🧡 Anyone relate? I hope this post finds you if you need it, and can offer a bit of comfort.

💜 I know we all come from different backgrounds, have different things happening in our lives, but there are universal topics that bring us closer rather than dividing us.

Here’s my reminder to you to reach out to a mum friend right now and send them a message - it may be just what they need.

Sarah xx

22/04/2024

My first medal Monday - one like no other.🥇🏃🏼‍♀️🇬🇧✌🏼

The London Marathon 2024! A day I will never forget.

I can’t quite put into words how incredible this day was. I was so emotional by the end. It’s just an overwhelming feeling….as I crossed the line I cried.

It’s events like this that truly show how incredible the human body and mind are. No matter your age, your background, your journey, your ability…ANYONE can do it and we all get there in the end!🏃🏼‍♀️
And most importantly we all cross the same line on the floor and all get the same medal!🥇

And as I write this, I have heavy legs and getting on and off the toilet ans walking up ans down stairs are very interesting activities, but my heart is SO full. And it’s feelings like this that makes life worth living.

Make up your mind that no matter what comes your way, no matter how difficult, no matter how unfair, you will get uncomfortable and challenge your self outside of your comfort zone. You will thrive in spite of it.

The race where everyone is a winner.
The day that London is at it’s best.
Human Energy at its finest for 26.2 miles.

I hope this inspires you…that you CAN do hard things!✨

🙌🏻❤️🎉

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