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Discover a stronger, more toned, reinvigorated you at our pilates studio in Godalming, Surrey www.essencepilates.co.uk Most people have heard of Pilates.

It’s massively increased in popularity over the years, but why? Pilates is now a part of mainstream fitness in health clubs and studios across the globe. Many people use the exercises to achieve their fitness goals and to enhance their exercise regime. Since the 1990‘s the scientific community (Osteopaths, Physiotherapists etc) have recognised the contributions that Pilates exercises make to injury rehabilitation, giving this form of exercise huge awareness and credibility. The original exercises have been modified so they are suitable for all fitness levels and abilities.

08/08/2025

Some years I don’t make it to the top as my nerves get to me. Not because of the incline but because it’s a difficult road to climb with heavy traffic, buses, bikes etc but today the climb felt more appealing than the hill reps I had planned!

The final 1k though 🥵 I had to remind myself I could do hard things as I was determined not to stop. Felt very happy to make it and enjoy the view 🙌

Next time I’m dragging or with me tho!

05/08/2025

Feeling relaxed in ☀️

Staying hydrated post runs and after days out in the sun with this lovely new flavour Wild Cherry - from 😋 ➡️ a heatwave is coming over the next few days so I’m glad I bought a lot with me. I’ve adjusted to the heat now with running but it’s still pretty tough 🥵 if I don’t get up early enough!

This pic was taken after climbing up 300 steps in Pollenca old town to this view 😊

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31/07/2025

Back in my happy place ☀️ something special about running out here. I think it’s the sea dip at the end which keeps me going when it gets tough! Easy run wasn’t especially easy due to the heat but I will get used to it. Definitely worth getting up for 🙌

20/07/2025

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⚡️ atmosphere yesterday in the and I was in my element watching so many of my favourite athletes with my family ❤️

Added bonus meeting the very friendly & lovely after her incredible race & new record 🙌

Seb was happy to get Zharnels signature too 😊

Just realised I am officially terrible at watching/ filming at the same time 😂 but it was all so exciting !

17/07/2025

6.5km Progression run which suited me well today after yesterday’s 14km (which was a slog!)

Enjoying running off plan at the minute, it’s too hard trying to combine any big fitness goals with the school holidays so my next 🎯 is the 5k in Sept!

Looking forward to some holiday running in Mallorca 🔜

Is it the end of term yet? I’m frazzled ! 🤪

29/06/2025

6km trail run - hot and hilly 🥵

Not much in the tank today but loved this scenic run and being somewhere different.

Thanks to ➡️ for the delicious Pina Colada flavoured rehydration drink. Much needed in this heatwave! They have a sale on (which ends tonight) to tie in with National Hydration day earlier this week.

Hope you are managing not to overheat! 💦 ☀️

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01/06/2025

Hello June 👋
Here’s some of my May highlights finishing off the month yesterday celebrating Ellie and Jake ❤️🥂

May was busy and fun with a trip to Wales camping 🏕️ in half term, time with lots of my girl friends, some good runs & George’s sports day.

Off to Herts today to see the fam to kick June off & then back to work fully next week as the kids go back! Summer hols will be here before we know it. Better get organised 😱

31/05/2025

My last finish line! I was so happy as this run had gone better than expected after a tiring week. Now just figuring out what’s next on the agenda with no races planned as yet 🤷‍♀️

Trying to keep up my fitness with some varied paces, so today was mainly an easy 12k run although it did not feel easy at all. In fact quite the opposite! Scroll ➡️ to see my fav post run electrolytes from

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Off to celebrate one of my amazing running pals soon and meet her new husband 🥰 - I can’t wait !

29/05/2025

Super excited to be launching this new Pilates class from next week! Offering a FREE TRIAL class for next week only (Thurs 5th June). WhatsApp me to book in!

18/05/2025

A weekend with some truly fabulous ladies ! ❤️and there more too that I stood on cricket ground/ sidelines with (but didn’t capture)

The Godalming Run earlier was fantastic. I had tired legs but was really happy with my run finishing 10th female and knocked 6 minutes off my course record - finish time of 51.40. I am fitter on the hills this year but they are still super tough! Well done to who smashed it and everyone who ran today.

Then Brighton yesterday for an an amazing girls day, some drinks on the beach & a lovely Italian last night. Precious time with my school pals ❤️

I hope you have all had a good weekend ☀️ 😊

12/05/2025

Still buzzing from Saturdays run. PB’s aren’t easy in middle age but they aren’t impossible either.

I wanted to share with you a couple of things I’ve added into my training recently which I do believe really helped me on the w/e.

All these ideas have come from a book I’m reading from Andrew Snow called Run Elite.

1) 8 second all out hill sprints added into easy runs to build fast twitch muscle fibres whilst reducing risk of injury v sprints on flat ground. Not to build anaerobic fitness but more to build aerobic capacity, therefore these aren’t done as an interval session but with big gaps in btw reps eg 3-5 mins.

2) Training at 10 secs over and 10 secs under race pace again to train different muscle fibres to have more available on race day.

3) The 80/20 rule of easy/hard runs which I’ve tried before but how easy is to slip back into that middle zone? Which without a doubt increases fatigue. I’ve bought my easy pace back down & tried to be disciplined about it.

I have also been more focused on strength training. I don’t have heaps of time for extra sessions but have tried to work harder whilst I’m there eg using a 9kg weighted ball for squats and increased single leg work to bring further strength and balance.

Back to the race…..it wasn’t a perfect ex*****on as that final 6k was really hard & it was getting hotter but I’m proud of how I managed to really grit my teeth & also push it at the end. From 17km on it was definitely time to draw in on those mental strategies! Mostly an internal voice shouting ‘don’t give up you can do this’ I knew within the beginning part of the race that it was one of those days I felt my body could do it and that it would respond. I tried to be careful about my splits & run relaxed. I did get someone shout ‘impeccable form’ at me which I quite enjoyed 😂 I doubt that form last till the end though!

One of the best finish line feels in a long time when I realised I’d done it & an added bonus to catch up with Emma .and.trainers 💜

Don’t quote me on it but I’m putting that 1/2 mara PB to bed now!

10/05/2025

🔔 New PB of 1.46.46
🥇 in my age category - V45
🔔 10mile PB and 20k PB’s within the race

So proud of that one! I knew that from 16k it was gonna get tough as I am relatively fit to 10 miles but knew I’d have to dig really deep to get through that last 5k. It was hot 🥵 but thank goodness for all the 🌳 and so happy I managed to hang on 🥳

I’ve added a couple of things into my training recently that definitely helped - more on this next week 👍

Well done to everyone who ran today and thanks for another great event - it was fun teaching the warm up 🙌

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