30/08/2026
Proud sister moment 🥹 Natalia Holmes just completed her 8th marathon with an 8 minute PB. Honestly, what can’t she do? My everyday inspiration.
I asked her to give me her top tips for aspiring runners.
For new runners:
1. Find a run buddy at your pace. Nothing makes a run go faster than a good chat! 😂
2. Follow a proper program. Structure helps you build speed and distance safely — guessing your pace and mileage is a recipe for injury.
For the half marathoner thinking about going FULL:
3. Invest in good running shoes. Your gym/walking/lifestyle shoes aren’t necessarily your running shoes. Get properly fitted and, most importantly, train in them before race day!
And her biggest reassurance for anyone making the jump from half → full marathon:
You’re already halfway there. Your body knows the work. Those long runs that feel brutal at 18–21km gradually become your new normal as you build towards 30km, 35km and eventually 38km+.
A few extra long runs can completely change what your body and mind believe is possible. 🤍
3:41:52 PB today. Bloody incredible. 🥹👏🏼
