Making it work
Marathon training is a gruelling physical test, and no one knows this more than Rochelle Humes. With the Virgin Money London Marathon to conquer, fitting in training around her busy lifestyle is a challenge in itself
As a singer, TV presenter, wife and mum, training for her first Virgin Money London Marathon hasn’t been easy for Rochelle Humes. ‘Juggling work, family and training has been hard as each day is so different,’ she says. ‘But my husband Marvin and I make it work, it just means that I don’t run at the same time every day.’ To go the full 26.2 miles, Rochelle’s training programme comprises two shorter runs and one long one each week. Like the best of us, motivation to keep training during winter months has been challenging, but the thought of the race-day buzz keeps her motivated. ‘I love keeping fit with pilates, but hard cardio’s not my strong point, so external factors like the atmosphere of the crowd and wearing endurance kit from the New Balance London Edition marathon range will really help me.’ Despite diving in at the deep end, Rochelle hopes that her fearlessly independent attitude will inspire her daughters. ‘I try to live my life without fear and training for this makes me feel empowered. That’s exactly how I want to raise my children to be.’