There is a strange moment in many runners’ lives when the thing that once made running feel freeing starts to feel like another test. At first, running might be about survival. One minute without stopping. Then five. Then ten. The early victories are simple and honest. Breathing feels easier. Legs feel stronger. Your head clears. You begin to trust yourself again. Then, somewhere along the way, time creeps in. The watch starts mattering. The app matters. The split pace matter

Ask most people what a personal trainer does, and the answer can be quite narrow. Sets, reps, exercise plans, maybe a bit of encouragement when a session gets hard. That can all be part of it. But real coaching, the kind that changes how someone feels in their body and in their day-to-day life, often looks much more human. One Bloom client, who has been training with me since April 2022, described it like this: “I have been working with Rebecca since April 2022, and I can hon

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Do you go for long runs, cycle rides or hikes? These flapjacks are your ideal travel companion! They will keep you going or help you...

You'll be surprised to hear that the majority of the general population is not consuming enough protein! So how do I get more into my...