Tag: Blogging

2 October 2021

My first 5km buggy run in over a year

This week has been up-and-down in more ways than one. A big high was being included in a Vuelio top 10 list, my cycle commute is definitely ‘up-and-down’, work feels relentless as it’s the start of the academic year and my running still feels in decline. However, I was pleased to complete my first 5km buggy run in over a...

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26 February 2019

I’m gonna need a bigger trophy shelf…

Thanks to Sparpedia for including Fat Girl to Ironman in their Top 30 Running Blogs 2019.

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11 June 2017

Missing in Action

Hi! I’ve not been blogging much recently for a variety of actions. I’ve been desperately trying to stay afloat and I’m not managing it very well. I really appreciate everyone who reads my blog and especially those of you who take the time to comment, but I need to acknowledge why I started this blog – as a way to...

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8 October 2015

Blogging Edge 2015 UK Blog Awards

I had the most amazing email today: You were nominated by readers in the Blogging Edge 2015 UK Blog Awards and we’ve selected you as one of the 5 finalists in the Sport category. Congratulations! People can vote for you at http://bloggingedge.com/blogging-edge-2015-uk-blog-awards/ until 29th October. You just need to click Sport on the right and then find yourself on the...

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26 November 2014

Blurring advertising and blogs

Those of you in the UK may be aware of today’s news story regarding vloggers who have been paid for promotion. In the hours of the day when I’m not attempting to be an elite athlete, I have a job in technology-enhanced learning. I spend a lot of time discussing issues around what people do online. My colleagues are aware...

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6 February 2014

Outside it might be raining, but I’ve just seen a ray of sunshine

After having a tough week, it has been really exciting to be nominated for the Sunshine Award by Running to her Dreams. Please take some time to check out her fantastic blog. It includes some really beautiful photographs. I know some of you will be asking what the Sunshine Award is: The Sunshine Award represents positivity, inspiration and creativity. The rules...

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Hi, I'm Tamsyn!

Triathlete | Blogger | Running Coach & Fitness Instructor

As an overweight couch potato, I decided to turn my life around. I lost over 33lbs/15kg and now love keeping fit and healthy. In February 2013, I set myself a challenge to complete an iron-distance triathlon (2.4 mile/3.8k swim; 112 mile/180k bike; 26.2 mile/42.2k run).

Since starting my triathlon journey, I’ve:

learnt to swim and completed a 17.5km sea swim

bought my first road bike and cycled across Japan

run six marathons.

had a baby.

I’ve not completed an Ironman yet… but I’m getting there.