Tag: #thisgirlcan

22 August 2021

M’s first parkrun at Heartlands

Five years ago, I ran my first international parkrun at Amagerfaelled in Denmark. At the time, I was 33 weeks pregnant with M. Yesterday was M’s first parkrun at Heartlands! She’s taken part in junior parkruns and has run/walked parts of the event before, but she’s never completed 5km before. I’ve run at Heartlands several times before (5 other parkruns...

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8 April 2019

Monday Morning Motivation: Fit Got Real

It’s a couple of years since Sport England launched their This Girl Can campaign launched. There’s now a new chapter: Fit Got Real. Whether you’re cycling to work, literally running the school run, or getting muddy with your pooch in the park, we’re celebrating all the amazing ways you fit exercise into your lives. It’s time #FitGotReal I like this...

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3 December 2018

Monday Morning Motivation: Running with the Belles

The Maroon Belles are a women’s trail running group based out of Carbondale, Colorado. They welcome anyone no matter what their running ability is. They lead group runs on local trails. In winter, they organise Nordic, snowshoeing and skiing adventures as well! Running with the Maroon Belles In this short film Belles members Michelle Smith and Yitka Winn, show us that...

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19 March 2018

Monday Morning Motivation: Get your gameface on

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12 February 2018

Monday Morning Motivation: Unleash your inner beginner

At this time of year, I start thinking about my impending birthday. It was 5 years ago that I started my journey to becoming a swimmer (and a triathlete). This year, my journey continues, with various goals, including becoming a Personal Trainer. What are you doing to unleash your inner beginner?

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22 January 2018

Monday Morning Motivation: One is more than none

It’s January, so you may have set some New Year’s resolutions to be fitter and healthier in 2018. Don’t push yourself to do too much too soon. Remember that it’s best to aim for a sustainable level of activity and don’t forget:

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25 December 2017

Monday Morning Motivation: Flat out

I like the puns that are included in the ThisGirlCan adverts and this one is no exception (‘Now the kids are flat out, so am I’). As a busy mum, I have to make every second of my training count. I try to squeeze things in when M is asleep. The idea of running ‘flat out’ rings true to me.

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5 December 2016

Monday Morning Motivation – Tried hitting the gym…

Just a little reminder to find an activity that you love to keep yourself motivated. There’s no point in trying to force yourself to partake in a form of activity that you don’t enjoy. Tried hitting the gym. Preferred hitting the ball. There are many sports that I tried on my journey to find an activity that I love. I...

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7 November 2016

Monday Morning Motivation – If at first you don’t succeed

“If at first you don’t succeed…” come up with a new plan! It’s important to have fun when you’re working out, but I also believe in the importance of determination and perseverance.

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3 October 2016

Monday Morning Motivation – This Girl Can: Left school…

This Girl Can: Left school. Never left games. 40% 16-24 year olds participate in sport once a week or less often. How are you encouraging the young people in your family to keep fit?

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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.