season 2 ep 2 : Running is supposed to make us feel good… so why can it sometimes feel like we're never doing enough?In this episode of The Culture Lap, I get into the pressure to constantly improve — chase PBs, run further, get faster, check Strava, and compare your self to others and feel like every run needs to have a purpose.At what point does motivation become pressure?We talk about the difference between wanting to improve and feeling like you have to improve, the impact of social media and running culture, and whether it's possible to simply enjoy running without always chasing the next goal.Because maybe progress isn't always about getting faster.Sometimes, it's just about continuing to show up.

Guess whos BACK ! Season 2 has officially landed, and look… I have to catch you lot up because the last few months have been absolute madness!
I'm breaking down everthing thats happened so far : from smashing a 1:25 half marathon and taking on the London Marathon, to getting absolutely humbled at trail run . Plus, Im keeping it 100% real about the runs that went completely left—including that failed sub-1:25 attempt that had me questioning all my life choices.
It’s not just about the numbers though— I'm diving into the culture, the pressure to always go faster, Strava comparison, and what it actually takes to stay sane in this running game.
Whether you’ve been locked in since day one or you’re just pulling up a seat, grab your water, hit play, and welcome to Season 2!

The 2026 London Marathon is definitely a race to remember it may not have gone to plan but it might be one of the most important races I’ve ever run.

In this episode, I break down my full experience at the London Marathon — coming in with a 2:51 goal and finishing in 3:43 after dealing with heat exhaustion mid-race.

I talk through the training block, how the race unfolded, when things started to go wrong, and what it felt like to go from racing to simply trying to finish.

This is an honest reflection on adapting through tough conditions resetting mentally and pushing through even if something isn’t going your way because sometimes the races don’t go to plan other ones that teach you the most.