Welcome to the Team Purdue Performance blog feature, where we are excited to share some inspiring and motivational pieces from our Team Members. As a running team with athletes based in London, Australia, America and more we are connected across the globe. Each athlete has their own path, their own highs and lows, and we are delighted to be able to share two personal blogs each month from individual Team Purdue Performance Members. Enjoy!
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“Baby Steps” – By Team Member Roisin Doris
I’ve always been sporty and active. I wasn’t ever much good at the sports, but what I lacked in ability I made up for in enthusiasm. Running around the playground, gymnastics, hockey…then I got into rowing in a big way
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“Rookie Mistakes” – By Team Member Ellie Brockhurst
On a whim, when I was 28 years old, I signed up to participate in the London Marathon completely oblivious to the huge commitment I’d made in terms of that single goal, but also towards a pursuit that has, simply
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“The Marathon Dream” – By Team Member Shaun Mann
The Marathon Dream Can I? Growing up as a kid I used to watch all sporting events on the TV, football, Formula 1, golf, Olympics
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NEW BLOG – From Team Member Mark Hatton
During my school days, I would always be taking part in some form of sport, whether that be football, cricket, swimming or track & field. I would run 100m, 200m & 400m for my school at county level, however, once
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‘What’s My Next Challenge’ – By Team Member Kelly Taylor
My running journey started nearly 10 years ago now. I'd always been into sport and working out, but I had also been over weight most of my adult life. It wasn't until I moved to Windsor, Berkshire with my now Husband
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NEW BLOG! – People frequently ask me “why do I run” – By Team Member Melissa 🙂
People frequently ask me the question “why do I run?” The answer is simple; I run for quiet time, an escape from a hectic life and most importantly I run to inspire my children. I truly believe that if I
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NEW BLOG! – Team Purdue Performance Member – Catherine
When I was told I’d be writing the next Team Purdue blog, a whirlwind of possible running topics sprung into my head. Favourite kit items, race, running bucket list, future goals and ambitions. Dream run with your favourite three people
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I Never Planned to be a “Runner” – From Team Member Preena 🙂
I never planned to be "runner" it just happened. I do not come from a family that is into a specific sport or who goes to the gym regularly. As far as my fitness went was learning how to swim
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Life Lessons Learnt From Being A Runner By Team Member Megan Tumminello 🙂
Running is simple: one foot in front of the other, over and over again. It is such an elementary skill, yet imbued with lessons that can help us to train for the challenges that life presents us. I started running when
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NEW! – Team Member Charlotte 🙂
As a write this blog, I am a few days out from running a race I have wanted to complete since visiting London in 2015, the Vitality London 10,000m. I remember watching Jo Pavey win it for the ladies and