07/09/2026
4 years since my last event (various injuries and life got in the way), 6 months of public accountability, and I have completed
and I DID it! 🏁🏆
Were we the fastest? Absolutely not. Did we try our hardest? Yes! Was it a massive personal victory? 100%.
If you’ve been following along here, you know I’ve spent the last 6 months sharing my journey back into exercise after a 4-year struggle. As a physiotherapist, helping others heal is second nature but applying that patience to my own body was a whole different challenge.
Looking back, a few key pieces finally made the puzzle click:
💪 Prioritising Strength: Over the last year, I shifted my focus to strength training. Looking back, I probably could have done a bit more race-specific conditioning, but building a robust foundation was the magic bullet for staying injury-free.
🩺 Addressing the Whole Picture: Last October I started on HRT. While it’s hard to pinpoint exactly how much to attribute to a single factor, I can’t help but wonder how much restoring that hormonal balance played a role in my recovery, resilience, and energy levels. (Women's health is complex, and sometimes the missing link isn't just in the rehab room!).
🏋️♀️ Building the Right Team: A huge shoutout to .co.uk who helped get me started on this path and kept me moving in the right direction.
⏰ My training crew also brought much needed support and accountability, thanks couldn't have done it without you!
Crossing that finish line wasn't about setting records; it was proof that my body is capable again.
To anyone currently trapped in the injury loop: keep going, advocate for your health, and don't be afraid to adjust the plan. Rehab isn't linear, but the finish line is worth it.
Here’s to the next chapter.
Laura✨
