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Thank you to the excellent team at @Runna for helping me get ready for the challenge of a lifetime.
Running the big 6! The Abbotsā WORLD Marathon Majorsā¦all within a year & running all proudly with a stoma.
Iāll be honest, even though Iāve run marathons before, Iāve never actually understood what Iām doing. I just used to put my trainers on & run šš«£š I couldnāt do too much as my feet were so damaged from chemotherapy. My body was also in such a bad way & quite often my stoma would be v.sore and sometimes bleed from the friction of running.
Iām now a year on from that & feeling grateful to be a year further on in my recovery. My feet are feeling better, theyāre healing & little Audrey my stoma is feeling so much stronger.
Itās been INCREDIBLE to train with the Runna app. Iāve only been using it for 6 weeks but itās absolutely transformed my approach to running both mentally & physically. Itās taught me so much, itās made the training so varied & FUN! Can you believe it?! FUN! Iāve got a 19 mile run today & Iām actually looking forward to it šš¤Æ
The app uses AI to tailor itself to your unique needs. It caters for runners of all abilities & backgrounds. It grows at the same rate as you. Itās so cool. It teaches you about different training types & runs, how to pace yourself, tips on trainers, kit, how to stay motivated & thereās a massive community of lovely people on there to spur you on when you need a boost.
I am so grateful I found it in time for this challenge. Iād started training on my own, got overwhelmed & panicked at the enormity of it all. I went too hard too quickly & ended up injuring myself. My body is still so vulnerable from what itās been through. Using Runna I was able to calm down, be sensible, start my training again & most importantly have a strategy. Train smarter not harder. Itās been an education & a godsend!
Iām now back on track & itās less tha
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The biggest thank you to M&S for being the first major retailer in the UK to make stoma underwear available on the high street. You are AMAZING!
What I love even more is that the range was suggested by one of their colleagues who lives with a stoma. M&S not only worked with @colostomyUK to make the range as comfortable and practical as possible but also spoke to their customers to see how they could help.
Iāve been trying them out over the last couple of days and Iām very happy to say theyāve even passed the Audrey test! š My little Audrey (my stoma) loves them. Weāre both feeling very fancy with our
pants on š Theyāre in stores now if youād like to give them a try. They come in 8 different styles - various colours and designs... and theyāre subject to VAT relief too so theyāre even cheaper at the till.
Thank you so much for being so inclusive and thoughtful of the wonderful Ostomate community. I know this will go a long way to make peopleās lives easier xx #MyMarks
Sometimes youāve just gotta keep it real.
Currently hiding in the toilets while my wet patch dries š
And āhousekeepingā are knocking on the door because weāve been in here so longā¦
Happy @attitudemag Awards everyone xx
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I canāt thank @divamagazine, @diversityriley, @roxybourdillon and the whole team enough for everything they do for our community. You have been there for me and @kateholderness from the start and it is thanks to wonderful people like you that we are able to live our lives to the full each day as we do. 30 years of championing, supporting and loving our #LGBTQ+ family. You inspire Kate and I to do what we can to make the world a better place for others too.
We love you and we are beyond proud to be on the cover of your #Pride edition.
Hereās to a wonderful Pride everyone ā¤ļø
Kateās mum just rang up in a panic asking why sheās not been invited to our wedding šš¤£
Our big gay wedding coming to @lorraine soon I guess haha šš
Thank you for being the ultimate wingwomen @lorrainekellysmith, @christinelampard & @ranvirtv ššš°š»āāļøš°š½āāļø
Jane at our wedding. CAN YOU IMAGINE Kate?! Actual ICON heaven šš½
āIt is not the marathon we conquer, but ourselvesā
#MondayMotivation š„
I used to watch the London Marathon coverage and wonder why anyone would want to run 26.2 miles on a Sundayā¦ and look happy about it šš¤£ Iād lie in bedā¦ like a big lazy lumpā¦ probably chowing down on last nights pizza tooā¦. And think to myself ānahā š
It wasnāt until my little sister Lois did something very special and brave that gave me the kick up the backside I needed and helped me turn my life around. As you will see in our book, Iāve changed A LOTā¦ thereās still more work to doā¦ but Iām moving forward bit by bit each dayā¦ and Iām no longer looking back.
If like me you were moved and inspired by watching the @londonmarathon yesterdayā¦ or if thereās a flicker in your heart that youād like to make a change. I know how youāre feeling. Iāve been there too. You can do this. Thatās why Kate and I wrote our book. āItās not what you go through in life, itās who you become in the processā
If you ever take on the challenge of running a marathon itāll be more than the medal that youāll be gettingā¦ training for it, is the best one on one self help coaching programme youāll ever have. Itās not just physical, it transforms you within. Running not only changed my life, it helped save my life and itās given me a second chance at life.
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported our book PERSONAL BESTā¦ especially @tescofood - I think itās still Ā£10.50 with a clubcard (less than half price). You never know, that tenner might change your life āØ Now go forth & conquer!!! š„ā¤ļøāš„
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In the presence of GREATNESS š¤©š
From getting to sit in the commentary box with the incredible @paula_radcliffe, Steve Cram, @mrandrewcotter & @tannigreythompson
Then over to watch glorious @gabbylogan interview the 2024 London Marathon Womenās race winner & new WORLD RECORD HOLDER š @peresjepchirchirngeno šš½
Not too long after, witnessing @richard_whitehead_mbe also break a world record (get in there Richard!), @tom.grennan absolutely SMASH the London Marathon whilst we were playing his record š„š and seeing one of the most beautiful humans I know @jamiebrenner run the race of a lifetime. He not only got a huge PB šš½ but he also raised lots of vital funds for the brilliant @samaritanscharity š
Thank you to everyone who sent us shout outs. Wowā¦ it was so emotional seeing them all stream in. It was an absolute pleasure to honour your friends and families during the race and give them the love and respect they deserve. Congratulations to every single person who took part - you were the heartbeat of London today. Youāre our heroes šš½šš½ Be proud of those medalsš
Thank you to all who lined the streets to cheer everyone on - all of the wonderful volunteers and organisers - you put on a race like no other. Wow London Marathon - you are something else! To me, itās the greatest race in the world ā¤ļøš
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Weāll do as many as possible during the @londonmarathon coverage on @bbconeā¦ and then on @bbctwo today xx
Hmmm funny how Kate all of a sudden LOVES the London Marathon šš
A mini book tour š¤
Thank you so much to everyone whoās pre-ordered our book. We cannot wait for it to be with you. We tried to make it as beautiful as possible for you. We seriously appreciate every single person who purchases a copy. Iāll be honest, this book is raw, talks about some very difficult subjects and doesnāt shy away from some very tough timesā¦ but alongside that we wanted to make sure we gave as much insight, value, positivity, motivation and most importantlyā¦ as much hope as possible.
We hope this books lights a fire in you to go out and smash your life no matter what comes your way. The spirit to get back up and go again - each and every time you need to - and the mindset that leads to that. Thatās how a lot of the people I talk about in this book make me feel and I hope it does that for you too.
āPersonal Bestā is out Thursday 11th April.
And if youād like some running fuel š„the audio version will be here in time for the London Marathon š§
The link to find out more or to pre-order thereās a link in my bio (ohā¦. And itās currently still on offer on @amazonuk, @whsmithofficial & @waterstones online too if you want to get it cheaper š)
It was an absolute pleasure to wait for the postman today š
Iāve never been so happy to see a Jiffy bag in all my life.
One week to go until the official release of #PersonalBest š„¹ šš Wow!! I canāt wait until posties all around the UK are dropping them off š
And if you didnāt already know, @lorrainekellysmith I ā¤ļø you. Thank you xx
Itās here! Iām absolutely over the moon to be able to share the official cover of my book āPersonal Best: From Rock Bottom to the Top of the Worldā. Thank you so much to everyone who has helped make this book a reality and for all your brilliant suggestions of what youād like to read in here. This book is so special to me and even though it talks about a lot of lows and tough times, it also explains why I never gave up hope, how I stayed strong mentally and kept moving forward in my life. The human spirit is a wonderful thing. This book is a tribute to all of those who helped me and most of all the mindset that kept me going and kept me believing. Sometimes what seems like a setback can be the start of your biggest comeback. I hope this book not only makes you smile but also reminds you that you are not alone. Weāre all in this together.
Not long to go now! The book will be out on the 11th April and all the details of where you can pre-order a copy, including @waterstones is in the link in my bio.
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I sincerely hope you like it and thank you in advance if you get a copy or give it to a loved one. I feel very lucky and privileged to get to share my story with you.
The Vote is OPEN!! š DANCING ON ICE FINAL!
What a dream this has been!! Thank you for bringing us this far! We would love your support tonight - the vote is OPEN NOW!! Link to vote in bio OR go to WWW.ITV.COM/VOTE š Thank you! WE š YOU!
I am absolutely over the moon to announce Personal Best: From Rock Bottom to the Top of the World. šThis is such a special book to me and comes straight from my heart.
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From being diagnosed with bowel cancer, my journey through treatment, to running in the London Marathon, I hope my story can help as many people as possible and bring comfort to those going through a tough time. No matter what you are going through in life, please know you are not alone.
Some days, just getting out of bed and facing the world is enough. I hope this book ignites that little spark of greatness within āØ and inspires you to break your own personal records ā regardless of how far away the finish line seems.
I am so grateful to Hodder for publishing this book and helping me tell my story.
Personal Best will be published on the 11th April 2024, and is available to pre-order now. More information about the book, and where you can order a copy is via the link in my bio.
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Please join āTeam Robertsā - if youād like to watch me doing absolutely nothing š but standing in awe & basking in the genius of my team mate Amy Roberts šš½ while we take on BBC The Hit List - BBC Eurovision specialā¦today!
Itās nearly here!! Liverpool will do you proud Ukraine! š¬š§šŖšŗšŗš¦
Hope to have you with us! 6.40pm on BBC One playing for the wonderful Bowel Cancer UK & The Hive Youth Zone - The Wirral š
Amy & I just so happen to share a surname, and weāre both from the North West š Itās meant to be! š¤
