{"id":2259,"date":"2017-08-08T15:01:56","date_gmt":"2017-08-08T15:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogemea.hokaoneone.com\/wordpress\/?p=2259"},"modified":"2018-08-08T16:05:37","modified_gmt":"2018-08-08T16:05:37","slug":"hit-trail-charlie-watson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogemea.hokaoneone.com\/wordpress\/hit-trail-charlie-watson\/","title":{"rendered":"Hit the trail with Charlie Watson"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%; overflow: visible;\"><\/div>\n<p><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0; right: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plotaroute.com\/embedmap\/452069\" name=\"plotaroute_map_452069\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 8px; font-family: Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,arial; font-size: 11px;\">\n<p><em><strong>No matter where you are, there are new paths to run and trails to discover. Join Charlie as she takes us for a run along her favourite trail route in Henley-on-Thames, UK.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>I have been an avid runner ever since completing my first marathon in London in 2012.\u00a0I\u2019m not a natural runner, in fact I have to work really, really hard, but I truly believe that anyone can run a marathon if they want. And I\u2019m proof of that. I&#8217;ve run hundreds of miles running new trails and new races across the globe since.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">My goal is to champion the journey to a healthy, more active life where honest fitness and food makes wellbeing more accessible to all.\u00a0You can read more about my goal on my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.therunnerbeans.com\/\">Runner Beans blog<\/a>, which aims to pace the way to healthy without missing out on any of the fun.<\/div>\n<h3>My favourite way to explore new areas<\/h3>\n<p>When I train for a marathon, I often run 5-6 days a week, most of which are done in the early morning and so require an easy running route straight out of my front door. I ran hundreds of miles this winter on the only lit two-mile route near my house, which was the one safe place to run in the dark.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blogemea.hokaoneone.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/F17-AUG-Charlie-img1.jpg\" alt=\"HOKA fan Charlie Watson runs along her favourite route in Henley-on-Thames\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the weekends, I was craving some excitement and a different challenge to my runs, so I&#8217;d run further afield. I\u2019d drive to new trails and sign up for races across the country to add some variety to my training. Changing up the scenery gave my training that boost in both motivation and inspiration. It also ensured I actually took in my surroundings rather than just focusing on my pace and breathing. Plus, running is always my favourite way to explore a new area.<\/p>\n<h3>Running along the River Thames<\/h3>\n<p>I love this run as along the River Thames &#8211; it makes me so happy running alongside the water. It helps me feel calm, eases any mental stresses and the route is usually pretty flat. It&#8217;s an out-and-back run in a loop because of the lack of bridges to cross the river in Henley, however I don&#8217;t mind. It\u00a0helps knowing that you only have to cover what you&#8217;ve already run.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cChanging up the scenery gave my training that boost in both motivation and inspiration.\u201d <em>Charlie Watson<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>In the early mornings and even on the bleakest of days in mid-winter, there are always other runners out there and rowers on the river, and I love feeling like part of this secret club that works out no matter the weather.<\/p>\n<h3>Perfect for any terrain<\/h3>\n<p>My run covers a lot of\u00a0terrains, from road, to path, to trail and grass &#8211; and often a lot of mud when it&#8217;s wet. My shoes have to stand up to all the\u00a0demands\u00a0I put on them, which the Speedgoat 2 were able to do with no problem.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blogemea.hokaoneone.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/F17-AUG-Charlie-img3.jpg\" alt=\"HOKA fan Charlie Watson runs in her Speedgoat 2 shoes\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They provide support and comfort over undulating terrain, and I was especially\u00a0appreciative\u00a0of the thick sole when running over cobbles, shingles and exposed tree roots. Despite looking chunky, they are very lightweight, perfect for packing in your bag for holidays, mini breaks or when you want to explore a little closer to home.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Le<\/i><\/b><b><i>arn more about the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hokaoneone.eu\/en\/search?q=speedgoat%202\">SPEEDGOAT 2 SHOES<\/a>\u00a0Charlie wears.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No matter where you are, there are new paths to run and trails to discover. 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