Alison Takes on the Yorkshire Marathon 8 Months Post-Partum

13 October 2025

Alison is taking on the Yorkshire Marathon this October, returning to running after having her fourth baby in February this year.

Alison has done triathlon for many years, and is also a running coach, PT and pre- and post-natal specialist, but running in particular has proved important to Alison over the past few years.

“Running has been my saviour through pregnancy and postpartum over the last seven years. It has enabled me to cope with the demands of becoming a mum in a better way than I ever could have imagined.”

And now, Alison has set her sights on completing a marathon, and where better than the Altra Yorkshire Marathon?

“I have set myself a challenge after each child which gives me a focus to getting back to feeling like myself.”

“I went to uni in York and met my husband there so it feels like the perfect marathon to take on!”

At 8 months post-partum, this is a huge achievement, and Alison has taken all the steps to ensure she is healthy, ready and can get the most out of her marathon.

“As I gave birth in February I have been building my endurance and speed back up again so we will see what the day brings!”