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runlondon21
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I liked her when she was just focused on gym content but can’t stand her now that she thinks she’s some amazing runner. She comes across as a massive hypocrite because she was always calling out unqualified PTs online, yet then thinks she is qualified to be a running coach? It’s frankly made me lose all respect for her.
And I agree about the Gymshark kit to run in
she always says the Gymshark stuff is the best thing for running but it’s so disingenuous seeing as she’s sponsored. Plus anyone who’s ever worn the stuff she mentions would never dare to run a step in it! Some of those leggings are so thick you’d get heatstroke.Maybe the steroids talking
she can grate on me sometimes but she’s a nice girl and shouldn’t have to put up with any of his shitCompletely agree with this - part of the reason I said I didn’t know if it was his opinion is sometimes it comes across like he’s trying to be controversial
foxicultural1
New member
Oof looks like her hyrox world record has been broken already
I'm so nosy so i've been wondering this too. They don't seem to be spending any time together or engaging with each others posts. Obviously we don't know her personally but on social media she seems happier and thriving when she's not with him
instaidiotics
Chatty Member
Another one who didn’t mind her before… now she really grates on me. Also this “stop commenting on our bodies” thing when she wears and takes photos of herself posing / flexing in tiny clothing and then expects people not to comment? Even to say that she looks incredible (which she does!)??? But she doesn’t complain about that, just when someone says she’s too muscly or something. Not sure you can have it all? I for one, think she looks fab and is clearly very strong. And whilst I don’t think anyone should say ‘your tits are too small’, she did start off training for aesthetics at some point so surely people will comment on your appearance as a result! She even used to do body / progress updates with videos following build / cuts…
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I don’t know if on the podcast Ben is just trying to wind her up or if those are his actual opinions. Like she’s just got back from a trip she’s describing as life changing and he can’t even come up with bucket list places to visit and where she’s just been doesn’t even interest him. Feels like they’re in very different places
instaidiotics
Chatty Member
I’m not from there but know Chester Mara to not be flat but some say it’s still a fast course despite that. Those of you who have run it might say otherwise though! It’s a like Wokingham half, and fleet half… not flat at all but weirdly fast
runlondon21
Chatty Member
I doubt she would do that. When she did her ultra she said she was in a bad place mentally as all the running made her lose much of her muscle mass, so I doubt she’d want to 100% focus on running
She also said she had new shoes for the marathon which seems a bit mental. I too am so surprised she didn’t think about the elevation. It’s not a good advert for her coaching that’s for sure.Watching her video about the marathon...how was the elevation profile of the race a shock? Who doesn't check that? She also said she thinks she could go sub 3 after she's had kids...sure...that's the time to be throwing in the amount of time into training that would require. She did at least say she might get a coach for her next marathon attempt (presumably not for Lanzarote) hopefully an actual running specialist coach. She has at least checked the elevation for the next one
I also find it a bit “eek” when she talks about having kids next year as there doesn’t seem to be any thought to the fact it might not be a straight forward journey. Maybe that’s something she would document, in which case good for her. but I worry she could have issues and she’s told all her followers she’s trying next year, so could be painful for her if it isn’t easy. Maybe I’m just a pessimist (realist).
Runningdietitian
Well-known member
I've actually attempted to reach out to her and tell her for running shoes you sometimes need to size up 0.5 to 1 whole size. She knew better apparently.... your feet should NOT be in that state!She says it’s because her toes are so screwed from the marathon she needs antibioticsI’m pretty sure that shouldn’t be happening, but it seems like after every endurance event she does, her toes are just completed messed up. Surely that means she is wearing the wrong size shoes? Your toes should not be gushing blood after every long run or race
instaidiotics
Chatty Member
Oh she will preach, I’ve no doubt about that
They both spend so much time away from home, not sure cats was the best idea
I think she needs to review her training as she sees herself as an ‘elite’ but the elites are having on/off seasons and recovery built in after a race
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Yeah what I was doing before was so intense I was at the point of injury when I raced so I’m going to take it up a gear
instaidiotics
Chatty Member
Agree. It’s very intense! She basically runs a marathon and then the next day some intense hyrox session. Surely that’s a bit much for even the fittest and strongest of athletes. On the plus side - at least it looks like she eats enough to fuel this which does make a change.