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“Running for me is therapy. It’s ‘me’ time where I get to think, plan and just reset. It puts colour in my cheeks, it keeps me healthy, makes me feel positive, energises me and ultimately allows me to quite literally have my cake and eat it without worrying as it is an excellent way to burn calories!”
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“My personal best is 3 hours 31 minutes. So far I’ve always managed to get round the course in under four hours and that’s my goal this year again. The challenge truly is the training. It’s a four-month period and picks up the intensity as you approach the big day itself. I try to squeeze my training sessions in after work and before the school pickup!”
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“Training kick-started on January 1 and has picked up intensity as we approach the race. I am running outside three times a week – two training runs of eight miles each and one longer run. I also do a treadmill session once or twice a week, which includes hills and sprinting. Then, two weight training sessions weekly with my personal trainer and a fast 5k treadmill session on a Saturday while my daughter’s at her tennis class. Sunday is my day off exercise!”
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“I try to make sure I don’t eat directly before a big run but I do like to fuel myself in preparation. At work I might have a vanilla protein shake with bananas, almond butter and almond milk. Or if I’m at home, a dry bagel. It’s not very exciting but it works for me. I then take gels and have one every 10-15k depending on how far I’m running. After a long run, I have either a pineapple growth matrix shake or a vanilla whey protein shake. They really help my muscles recover.”
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“I plan my day and schedule my exercise. You’ll never regret doing a workout, you’ll only regret not doing it ... that’s generally how I keep motivated by reminding myself that I’ll feel better for it. And also more awake. I don’t ever get eight hours sleep during the week so exercise keeps me energised. Without it I notice a difference and feel sluggish.”
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“Yes, over the years I’ve sustained a few injuries and I now do everything to try to avoid them. Every running injury I’ve had has been a result of incorrect footwear, so my one top tip would be absolutely make sure the trainers you wear are perfect for you and your running style.”
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“I never met my father-in-law who lost his battle with cancer when my husband was young. Sadly nowadays we are all touched by cancer in some way and so together we need to fight hard to find a way to beat it.” Jenni is running the 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon for Cancer Research UK to help raise vital funds to beat cancer sooner. Visit cancerresearchuk.org/ sportschallenges for more information and to sign up to a Cancer Research UK sports event around the UK.