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Thank you to the excellent team at @Runna for helping me get ready for the challenge of a lifetime.
Running the big 6! The Abbots’ WORLD Marathon Majors…all within a year & running all proudly with a stoma.
I’ll be honest, even though I’ve run marathons before, I’ve never actually understood what I’m doing. I just used to put my trainers on & run 😄🫣🙃 I couldn’t do too much as my feet were so damaged from chemotherapy. My body was also in such a bad way & quite often my stoma would be v.sore and sometimes bleed from the friction of running.
I’m now a year on from that & feeling grateful to be a year further on in my recovery. My feet are feeling better, they’re healing & little Audrey my stoma is feeling so much stronger.
It’s been INCREDIBLE to train with the Runna app. I’ve only been using it for 6 weeks but it’s absolutely transformed my approach to running both mentally & physically. It’s taught me so much, it’s made the training so varied & FUN! Can you believe it?! FUN! I’ve got a 19 mile run today & I’m actually looking forward to it 😂🤯
The app uses AI to tailor itself to your unique needs. It caters for runners of all abilities & backgrounds. It grows at the same rate as you. It’s so cool. It teaches you about different training types & runs, how to pace yourself, tips on trainers, kit, how to stay motivated & there’s a massive community of lovely people on there to spur you on when you need a boost.
I am so grateful I found it in time for this challenge. I’d started training on my own, got overwhelmed & panicked at the enormity of it all. I went too hard too quickly & ended up injuring myself. My body is still so vulnerable from what it’s been through. Using Runna I was able to calm down, be sensible, start my training again & most importantly have a strategy. Train smarter not harder. It’s been an education & a godsend!
I’m now back on track & it’s less tha
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The biggest thank you to M&S for being the first major retailer in the UK to make stoma underwear available on the high street. You are AMAZING!
What I love even more is that the range was suggested by one of their colleagues who lives with a stoma. M&S not only worked with @colostomyUK to make the range as comfortable and practical as possible but also spoke to their customers to see how they could help.
I’ve been trying them out over the last couple of days and I’m very happy to say they’ve even passed the Audrey test! 😂 My little Audrey (my stoma) loves them. We’re both feeling very fancy with our
pants on 😍 They’re in stores now if you’d like to give them a try. They come in 8 different styles - various colours and designs... and they’re subject to VAT relief too so they’re even cheaper at the till.
Thank you so much for being so inclusive and thoughtful of the wonderful Ostomate community. I know this will go a long way to make people’s lives easier xx #MyMarks
Sometimes you’ve just gotta keep it real.
Currently hiding in the toilets while my wet patch dries 😂
And ‘housekeeping’ are knocking on the door because we’ve been in here so long…
Happy @attitudemag Awards everyone xx
#AttitudePrideAwards
#PeugeotAttitudePrideAwards
Available to pre-order now 🤩😍🏳️🌈🎉
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I can’t thank @divamagazine, @diversityriley, @roxybourdillon and the whole team enough for everything they do for our community. You have been there for me and @kateholderness from the start and it is thanks to wonderful people like you that we are able to live our lives to the full each day as we do. 30 years of championing, supporting and loving our #LGBTQ+ family. You inspire Kate and I to do what we can to make the world a better place for others too.
We love you and we are beyond proud to be on the cover of your #Pride edition.
Here’s to a wonderful Pride everyone ❤️
Kate’s mum just rang up in a panic asking why she’s not been invited to our wedding 😂🤣
Our big gay wedding coming to @lorraine soon I guess haha 😍🎉
Thank you for being the ultimate wingwomen @lorrainekellysmith, @christinelampard & @ranvirtv 💍💒👰🏻♀️👰🏽♀️
Jane at our wedding. CAN YOU IMAGINE Kate?! Actual ICON heaven 🙏🏽
‘It is not the marathon we conquer, but ourselves’
#MondayMotivation 🔥
I used to watch the London Marathon coverage and wonder why anyone would want to run 26.2 miles on a Sunday… and look happy about it 😂🤣 I’d lie in bed… like a big lazy lump… probably chowing down on last nights pizza too…. And think to myself ‘nah’ 🙃
It wasn’t until my little sister Lois did something very special and brave that gave me the kick up the backside I needed and helped me turn my life around. As you will see in our book, I’ve changed A LOT… there’s still more work to do… but I’m moving forward bit by bit each day… and I’m no longer looking back.
If like me you were moved and inspired by watching the @londonmarathon yesterday… or if there’s a flicker in your heart that you’d like to make a change. I know how you’re feeling. I’ve been there too. You can do this. That’s why Kate and I wrote our book. ‘It’s not what you go through in life, it’s who you become in the process’
If you ever take on the challenge of running a marathon it’ll be more than the medal that you’ll be getting… training for it, is the best one on one self help coaching programme you’ll ever have. It’s not just physical, it transforms you within. Running not only changed my life, it helped save my life and it’s given me a second chance at life.
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported our book PERSONAL BEST… especially @tescofood - I think it’s still £10.50 with a clubcard (less than half price). You never know, that tenner might change your life ✨ Now go forth & conquer!!! 🔥❤️🔥
Lionhearts ❤️🔥
In the presence of GREATNESS 🤩😍
From getting to sit in the commentary box with the incredible @paula_radcliffe, Steve Cram, @mrandrewcotter & @tannigreythompson
Then over to watch glorious @gabbylogan interview the 2024 London Marathon Women’s race winner & new WORLD RECORD HOLDER 🎉 @peresjepchirchirngeno 🙌🏽
Not too long after, witnessing @richard_whitehead_mbe also break a world record (get in there Richard!), @tom.grennan absolutely SMASH the London Marathon whilst we were playing his record 💥🔊 and seeing one of the most beautiful humans I know @jamiebrenner run the race of a lifetime. He not only got a huge PB 🙌🏽 but he also raised lots of vital funds for the brilliant @samaritanscharity 💚
Thank you to everyone who sent us shout outs. Wow… it was so emotional seeing them all stream in. It was an absolute pleasure to honour your friends and families during the race and give them the love and respect they deserve. Congratulations to every single person who took part - you were the heartbeat of London today. You’re our heroes 👏🏽🙌🏽 Be proud of those medals🏅 Thank you to all who lined the streets to cheer everyone on - all of the wonderful volunteers and organisers - you put on a race like no other. Wow London Marathon - you are something else! To me, it’s the greatest race in the world ❤️🌍
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We’ll do as many as possible during the @londonmarathon coverage on @bbcone… and then on @bbctwo today xx
Hmmm funny how Kate all of a sudden LOVES the London Marathon 😂😋
A mini book tour 🤗
Thank you so much to everyone who’s pre-ordered our book. We cannot wait for it to be with you. We tried to make it as beautiful as possible for you. We seriously appreciate every single person who purchases a copy. I’ll be honest, this book is raw, talks about some very difficult subjects and doesn’t shy away from some very tough times… but alongside that we wanted to make sure we gave as much insight, value, positivity, motivation and most importantly… as much hope as possible.
We hope this books lights a fire in you to go out and smash your life no matter what comes your way. The spirit to get back up and go again - each and every time you need to - and the mindset that leads to that. That’s how a lot of the people I talk about in this book make me feel and I hope it does that for you too.
‘Personal Best’ is out Thursday 11th April.
And if you’d like some running fuel 🔥the audio version will be here in time for the London Marathon 🎧
The link to find out more or to pre-order there’s a link in my bio (oh…. And it’s currently still on offer on @amazonuk, @whsmithofficial & @waterstones online too if you want to get it cheaper 🎉)
It was an absolute pleasure to wait for the postman today 😍
I’ve never been so happy to see a Jiffy bag in all my life.
One week to go until the official release of #PersonalBest 🥹 🎉🎉 Wow!! I can’t wait until posties all around the UK are dropping them off 😄
And if you didn’t already know, @lorrainekellysmith I ❤️ you. Thank you xx
It’s here! I’m absolutely over the moon to be able to share the official cover of my book ‘Personal Best: From Rock Bottom to the Top of the World’. Thank you so much to everyone who has helped make this book a reality and for all your brilliant suggestions of what you’d like to read in here. This book is so special to me and even though it talks about a lot of lows and tough times, it also explains why I never gave up hope, how I stayed strong mentally and kept moving forward in my life. The human spirit is a wonderful thing. This book is a tribute to all of those who helped me and most of all the mindset that kept me going and kept me believing. Sometimes what seems like a setback can be the start of your biggest comeback. I hope this book not only makes you smile but also reminds you that you are not alone. We’re all in this together.
Not long to go now! The book will be out on the 11th April and all the details of where you can pre-order a copy, including @waterstones is in the link in my bio.
I sincerely hope you like it and thank you in advance if you get a copy or give it to a loved one. I feel very lucky and privileged to get to share my story with you.
The Vote is OPEN!! 🌟 DANCING ON ICE FINAL!
What a dream this has been!! Thank you for bringing us this far! We would love your support tonight - the vote is OPEN NOW!! Link to vote in bio OR go to WWW.ITV.COM/VOTE 💜 Thank you! WE 💜 YOU!
I am absolutely over the moon to announce Personal Best: From Rock Bottom to the Top of the World. 📚This is such a special book to me and comes straight from my heart.
From being diagnosed with bowel cancer, my journey through treatment, to running in the London Marathon, I hope my story can help as many people as possible and bring comfort to those going through a tough time. No matter what you are going through in life, please know you are not alone.
Some days, just getting out of bed and facing the world is enough. I hope this book ignites that little spark of greatness within ✨ and inspires you to break your own personal records – regardless of how far away the finish line seems.
I am so grateful to Hodder for publishing this book and helping me tell my story.
Personal Best will be published on the 11th April 2024, and is available to pre-order now. More information about the book, and where you can order a copy is via the link in my bio.
Thank you ❤️
Hit ‘em up 🤩
Please join ‘Team Roberts’ - if you’d like to watch me doing absolutely nothing 😂 but standing in awe & basking in the genius of my team mate Amy Roberts 🙌🏽 while we take on BBC The Hit List - BBC Eurovision special…today!
It’s nearly here!! Liverpool will do you proud Ukraine! 🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇦
Hope to have you with us! 6.40pm on BBC One playing for the wonderful Bowel Cancer UK & The Hive Youth Zone - The Wirral 💖
Amy & I just so happen to share a surname, and we’re both from the North West 😍 It’s meant to be! 🤗
