Cara Hanson Knead To Run

02/03/2026

A big part of training for an ultra is remembering to actually enter the event 😆! Job done, no excuses now!
If anyone fancies 30 or 40 miles of glorious countryside, that's not too hilly I fully recommend you join me 😁.

The Dukeries 30 / 40 starts in the heart of Sherwood Forest and keeps mostly to forest trails and footpaths. This HOBO Pace race takes place annually.

26/02/2026

RIP Jeff Galloway, the legend who created 'Jeffing' ! ♥️

24/02/2026

Just a reminder that I'm registered with the FHT (Federation of Holistic Therapists), so if you're with Westfield and have well-being and alternative therapies cover, then you can claim back for sports massages. Just ask me to email a receipt over.

Also, being a member of the FHT I am required to complete a minimum of 10 CPD points a year, so rest assured, I'm always learning/brushing up on previous skills to help you the best I can!

I'm fully booked this week but have appointments next week. Get booked in. Link in the bio. 😃.

24/02/2026

21/02/2026

Today, a nice little striders trip to Rother Valley parkrun. Great running by everyone , 2 of my Thursday night crew got 5k PBs, one of whom is marathon training, and the other, it was a bit of a benchmark which will see him now targeting sub 20!
For me, I was celebrating getting into Valencia marathon by running a marathon pace 😀.
Of course, there was post run coffee, and it was actually warm enough to sit outside. Thanks to Chris for organising.

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20/02/2026

I swapped running for walking today! A hike to Bamford! The conditions going up to Back Tor and along Derwent Edge we're definitely interesting!
We had snow, ice, water logged paths, bogs, wind, and ice-cold rain smacking us in the face. It was that windy at one point the rain actually went upwards.
This is all part of the fun, right . Well, it was fun!

Wearing the right kit makes all the difference, I was never once cold despite wading in icy water. The cycling glasses were the one piece of kit I never knew I needed for walking 🤣.

A good day out, and good for ultra training! Lots of eating and 2 pub visits.

18/02/2026

Decisions!
Do I go for it?
It would be a good opportunity to go for a PB, and then I can retire from marathons and get back on the trails 😆.

15/02/2026

A lovely run with and today. Trail runs are always more fun with good company, mainly so we can laugh at the mishaps. We had a mix of snow, mud bogs, and rock climbing (when I lost the path), along with the easy-going stuff and fun downhills.
We're all ultra training, so we walked the hills and took on food (eating is a massive part of training).

Laura is doing brilliantly following her plan to build up distances and up the milage sensibly with the introduction of back to back long runs. It was a pleasure running with you both. You are both going to do brilliantly in their ultras 😀.

Ultra training is about so much more than running, need help then drop me a message 😀.

12/02/2026

Massage appointments

I'm fully booked this week but have a couple of slots next Wednesday. Now is a good time to book in those massages as I always get busy as race season approaches 😀.

08/02/2026

Fun fact of the day, Jeffing (run/walk) doesn't make you slower! Neither is it just for bequinners!
Taking regular walk breaks reduces fatigue by breaking up the repetiveness of continuous running, meaning your running stays strong, as does your form. Heart rate is controlled, and it's easier to take on nutrition during walk breaks. All this may actually make you faster.
Also, if, like me, you find long flat runs mentally tough, jeffing breaks it up, making it much more bareable. Obviously, good company also helps with this. These guys all had a strong long run for their marathon training.

03/02/2026

Don't forget that recovery is a big part of training, which is often overlooked! Sports massage activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing cortisol and aiding relaxation and recovery. It's not just for injuries or physical benefits.

I've got 1 slot become available tomorrow and a couple next week. Book in with me on https://made2move.co.uk/book-now/ (or link in my bio)

31/01/2026

Proud Aunty moment!
My 6 year old nephew has done his adult parkrun today! He always does well at Junior parkrun but wanted to do the adult one. It was my job to run with him after a few words about not running onto the grass and running nice and slow 'as it's a long way", we did a fun warm-up with some uphill strides, basically him racing (and beating me 😆). He did the first lap with me but then decided he'd rather run with his mum. Proud of how he paced it and how he had a smile on his face all the way round 😀.