Sian's Story
After having a baby in summer of 2017, I wanted a goal to help me get some fitness back. So when I saw Frankie’s offer, in early 2018, of a ‘Couch to Marathon’ challenge, I was intrigued. Although I wasn't actually sure if it would be possible for me; I'm definitely not a 'natural' runner and could barely run for 5 mins without stopping and feeling sick!
My first contact with Frankie was via email; with me asking her a million questions and instantly professing; “I can’t do it!” However, she answered my questions with precise information, and her passion for the sport was clear. She calmed my nerves enough for me to come along to the first ‘meet up’ and find out more about the whole process.
After finding out a bit more about the training program I decided to sign up and set myself the challenge of running a half marathon in December 2018, along with a group of other beginners/non runners.
Each week we received a detailed outline of what we needed to complete, varying in distance or times and Frankie was very quick to answer questions in the group chat. She also helped by answering questions about diet and was able to advise on exercises that would compliment our training schedule.
Each week she held various group runs, including a long run each Saturday.
I found the training tough to begin with, but Frankie gave me crucial advise on my running form, and helped me to understand how to better pace myself. I was surprised at how quickly I began to enjoy the runs. And how I was able to increase the distances each week! Her positive outlook and can-do attitude was great motivation and I’ve thoroughly loved the whole process; from running my very first (non-stop!) half marathon, to improving my overall general fitness and to seeing what positive benefits regular exercise and goal setting can have on me mentally.
Frankie’s infectious passion, expertise, support and guidance was so incredibly helpful and without it, I wouldn’t have been able to achieve the half marathon! I’m already looking forward to the next challenge!
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