Ever felt like running just isn’t for you… but kind of wished it was?
I was the same. Find out what changed in Just Run.
📚 The paperback is £9.99 for a limited time on Amazon
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#JustRun #RunningStory #MeriliRuns #RunningCommunity #IndieAuthor #BlueskyBooks #MentalHealthAndRunning
Hey! 👋 I don’t post here much, but I’ve been sharing regularly over on Instagram and TikTok.
If you want to see my latest updates, tips, and running progress, come hang out with me there!
Let’s stay connected →
www.instagram.com/meriliruns & www.tiktok.com/@meriliruns
Stay awesome!
Don’t forget to include yourself on the list of things to take care of this week. 🎧🧡
Lace up, press play on that feel-good playlist, and give yourself a moment—whether it’s a run or just a walk with your favourite tunes.
You deserve it.
#justrun #selfcare #youmatter #thisismetime
Whispers and Footsteps is out today.
Poems on doubt, healing, becoming.
For anyone who’s ever needed quiet strength.
Thank you for walking with me. 🌿
Yesterday, I volunteered at my favourite race, the Dukeries 30/40. I had such a lovely day directing and encouraging runners—and doing it with my friend Lynsey made it even better.
Big thanks to Ronnie and Hobo Pace for all the hard work. Can’t wait to run it next year!
#ultrarunning #dukeries
#londonmarathon #manchestermarathon #marathonready #justrun
Start scared.
Start messy.
Start small.
Just start.
The hardest part is starting, but it’s also where the magic begins. ✨
Are you ready? 🌟
#juststart #start #motivation #inspiration #keepgoing #takethefirststep #startsmall
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5 years ago today, I went for my first run.
I had no idea it would change me.
Running gave me confidence, clarity, and the most powerful tool for my mental health.
It helped me chase dreams, write a book, and figure out what really matters.
Here’s to that first step. 🖤
#5YearsRunning
Taper driving you mad? 🤯
You’re not alone. Sluggish legs, panic thoughts, phantom injuries—classic taper tantrums.
Trust the process. Rest is training too. You are ready. 💪
Before my first marathon, taper nearly broke me...
You can read about it in Just Run 📚
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Control what you can. Let go of what you can’t.
That’s where the magic happens – in running and in life. ✨
#justrun #youareincontrol #runforyou #runyourway #runningmotivation
Gone back to how I started 5 years ago—running without music, no pace goals, just aiming for simple landmarks like the end of the road. And I’m loving it.
Maybe we all need to return to where we began sometimes. 💫
#JustRun #BackToBasics
Follow me for more fun facts. 😅
##runningformentalhealth #justrun #morningrun #runhappy
Available on Amazon and wherever good books are sold 📚https://books2read.com/u/mlGKXv
Hearing kind words from my readers makes all the hard work worth it! If you’re looking for a relatable running book, this one’s for you! 🏃♀️📖
Have you read Just Run? I’d love to hear your thoughts! Drop a comment or leave a review—it truly means the world! 💛
#justrunbook #runnerswhoread
I'm a Runner.
My realisation that I was a runner came from an unexpected place.
Have you ever had a moment like that? When you suddenly realised you are a runner?
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#justrunbook #iamarunner
After months of inconsistent running—no motivation, no energy, or feeling unwell—I finally wanted to run again. I felt anxious, like I was starting over.
But I did it. And I felt proud. I still got it. I’m still a runner. 🏃♂️✨
#StillARunner #RunningJourney #KeepGoing #RunningCommunity
Six-year-olds laugh an average of 300 times a day. Be six again. Run, play, explore—find the joy in movement.
#justrun #besixagain
Nothing better than a good cup of coffee and seeing your writing in print! ☕📖
Very happy to have my article on canicrossing featured in Canadian Running—sharing my experience of running with my crazy schnauzer, Jack! 🐕🏃♀️
Have you ever tried canicross? Let me know in the comments!
#justrunbook
Remember the feeling after your first run? I sure do.
Running taught me a lot about pushing limits, both mentally and physically. If you’re thinking about taking that first step—go for it. You won’t regret it. 💙
Just Run shares my full journey. amzn.eu/d/4oA8RF0
#beginnerrunner #firstrun
Running can feel smooth and effortless - if you avoid these common mistakes!
Which one have you been quilty of? Let me know below! ⬇️
#runningmistakes #keeprunning #runbetter #mindovermiles #runningmotivation #runstrong #strongerthanyouthink #mentalfocus #onestepatatime #runtheday #getbetter
Whatever today brings, just show up. That's enough.💛
#mindsetmatters #resilience #restart #warrior #progressnotperfection #justshowup #motivation #mentalstrength #selfbelief #everydaycounts
Never apologise for being slow. Never apologise for being last. Never apologise for trying something new. Never apologise for doing your best.
Keep going. Keep growing. That’s what matters. ❤️
#keepgoing #bigdreams #doyourbest #endurancemindset #progressnotperfection #youvsyou #mindovermatter
📚 If you’d love to see Just Run in your local bookstore or library, you can request it! Most places are happy to order books in—just ask. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll see it on a shelf near you!
#justrunbook #requestthisbook #runningbooks #booklovers #librarylove #runningcommunity
A day at London Book Fair as a shortlisted author 📖✨
Met amazing writers, had inspiring conversations, and soaked it all in.
Congrats to the winners!
I barely took any photos—too busy living the moment. Here’s a little glimpse! 🎥💫
#londonbookfair #amwriting #shortlistedauthor #authorjourney
Very proud of my wife @meriliruns.bsky.social for being shortlisted at the Selfies Book Awards, for her book 'Just Run' :)
Pic taken yesterday in London
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#running
#runners
#run
#author
Are you always running at the same speed? It’s easy to fall into that habit, but adding a little speed can make a big difference! Try this simple interval session.
Save this for later & tag me if you try it! 🏃♀️💨
#runningtips #speedtraining #getfaster #justrun
Who else has a pile of retired running shoes they just can’t throw away?! 🙋♀️😂
#youknowyouarearunnerwhen #runninglife #runnerhumor #ultrarunner #runlove #runnersproblems #runhappy #trailrunner #mizunouk #decathlon #runningshoes
These small actions have a HUGE impact. Thank you for supporting indie authors! 🥰
#indieauthor #indiebookcommunity #writersofinstagram #nonfiction #memoir #justrunbook #justrun
6 things that make running feel harder (that you don’t even realise)
🏃♀️ Tense shoulders
✊ Clenched fists
🚦 Overstriding
😮💨 Holding your breath
😬 Tense face = tense body
🔥 Starting too fast
What’s something that makes running feel harder for you?
Head to my Instagram @meriliruns for full post.
