my running story
Louelle Blanchard
Trying to be everything to everybody all the ...

I am trying my absolute best to be the coach I want to be, the mother I need to be, the wife I should be, the friend I strive to be and somewhere in there the runner I need to be to help me be everything else. After losing my way with my own running journey and struggling to battle the demons of mental illness, I decided it was time to set some running goals for me again. The Gold Coast Marathon has taught me that I can overcome the barriers that mental illness has put on me and that I am strong enough to keep moving forward. Here is my story…

Trying to be everything to everybody all the time just doesn’t work….sometimes you just have to do something for yourself….this is my Gold Coast Marathon journey

your running stories

LSR on a very chilly morning with an awesome bunch of runners. One more week until we officially start our @melbmara training. There are a bunch of us going and we can’t wait to get there! If you’re interested in a personalised training plan for this event contact me via the link in my profile or send me a DM 👉📨
RUNFIT Fast session tonight and it might have been cold out there but these guys were smoking hot!!
What does a real runner look like? When I look at these pictures of Evolution Runners ambassador @miranda_farquhar I see a strong, determined and focussed athlete...a real runner!! You are an inspiration to so many others and I’m so proud of your sub 4 hour marathon debut! Legend!! 💗 . . . #Repost @miranda_farquhar with @get_repost ・・・ #flashbackfriday 🤗 to Sunday’s @gcmarathon. Thought I’d share the nicest of my official photos with you (the ones where I don’t have boob sag or horror face...they’re for another day!) I always look at race photos and think why can’t I have a nice athletic build instead of this chunky body but you know what, this body completed a marathon strongly and without injury. I went from 0 to 42.2kms in two years, and I can’t wait to see how far I can go! Yes I’m still a little intimidated at events by the ‘real’ runners, but I didn’t let that stop me from completing a sub 4 hour first marathon. Since day one I’ve had the support of the @evolution.runners who have never judged me or made me feel inferior, and so many other amazing runners I’ve met on my journey who have given advice and encouragement. We should always do what makes us happy, so I’m just going to keep on running ✌️
We bloody did it!! @gcmarathon done and I am proud of each and everyone of these guys!! Not only did they run but the half marathoners came back out on course to support the marathoners and that support got us through. And the love and support we have received from the Evolution Runners back home has been amazing!! You are the best and I love you all!! Coach Louie 💙 More pics and recap to come after some celebrations 🍻🥂💃🏻🕺
Race bibs collected with a few of the @evolution.runners gang. Looking forward to seeing you all out there tomorrow legends!! 💗 . . 1 day until @gcmarathon 🤗
10 weeks ago was the first big run Miranda and I ran together as part of our training for @gcmarathon. Just two years ago Miranda ran her first 3km at @theathletesfootballarat runclub and since that time what she has achieved has been inspiring!! I have loved being part of your running journey and sharing this marathon journey with you. I can’t wait to be there with you at the start of your first marathon in just 8 days time!! ‘You CAN and you WILL’ Love you to bits girl!! Coach Louie😚💗 #Repost @miranda.farquhar ・・・ A year ago I couldn’t run a HM distance without walking, and today I ran an easy 24kms in preparation for my first marathon. My amazing coach @louelle_runs has been by my side every step of the way, giving me endless support and friendship, and I’m so excited to share my marathon journey with her now as well!!