This Girl Ran

This Girl Ran: Tales of a Party Girl Turned Triathlete
By Helen Croydon

This Girl Ran is a witty and inspiring memoir that follows Helen Croydon's unexpected transformation from nightlife-loving socialite to competitive triathlete. Once more at home in cocktail bars than in running shoes, Helen found herself questioning the late-night lifestyle as her friends settled down and she searched for new meaning.

What began as a casual dabble in exercise soon led her into the world of endurance sport—triathlons, trail running, long-distance cycling, and even ocean swimming. With no prior background in athletics and plenty of humorous mishaps along the way, she shares the ups and downs of this radical life shift with honesty and heart.

Written with sharp self-awareness and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, this book explores how pushing physical limits can unlock new strength, resilience, and purpose.

This Girl Ran is not just about running—it’s about rediscovery, growth, and proving to yourself that you’re capable of far more than you ever imagined.