Jogging her troubles away: Nikki Reed throws herself into her workout regime after split from husband Paul McDonald

By Sarah Bull

It can be difficult to continue with normal life after the end of a relationship.

But Twilight actress Nikki Reed was seen doing her utmost to continue with her regular regime over the weekend, after announcing her split from American Idol husband Paul McDonald.

The 25-year-old actress was accompanied by her dog as she headed out for a jog in the sunshine on Sunday following the sad news being made public.

Taking her mind off things: Nikki Reed headed out for a jog on Sunday after her marriage breakdown was announced

Taking her mind off things: Nikki Reed headed out for a jog on Sunday after her marriage breakdown was announced

Nikki showed off her trim and toned physique in a pair of tiny shorts and a blue vest top over a turquoise sports bra as she pounded the pavements in Los Angeles.

Noticeable absence: Nikki's wedding ring was missing from her left hand

Noticeable absence: Nikki's wedding ring was missing from her left hand

With her hair tied back and wearing sunglasses, Nikki appeared deep in thought at points during the exercise regime.

It was revealed over the weekend that Nikki and 29-year-old Paul had split, with their rep telling
People Magazine: 'They have been living separately for the past six months due to work obligations.

'They remain best friends and look forward to their continued journey together.'

Nikki and Paul wed three years ago, and they share two German Shepherds Enzo and Ira.

Just three weeks ago, Reed shared a romantic Instagram letter to McDonald on their three-year anniversary.

Nikki wrote: 'Here's to many more of those awkward hugs and butterflies. I am endlessly amazed by your spirit, kindness, and talent. Your soul is one of a kind. Love ya babe.'

The Independent Spirit Award winner and the Alabama native might be ending their marriage, but they still plan on making beautiful music together.

Working up a sweat: Nikki looked deep in thought as she pounded the pavements in her workout gear
Working up a sweat: Nikki looked deep in thought as she pounded the pavements in her workout gear

Working up a sweat: Nikki looked deep in thought as she pounded the pavements in her workout gear

The rep continued: 'They will continue to share their love of music, and are still working on their debut album, I'm Not Falling, releasing in 2014.'

Back in 2012, their song All I've Ever Needed, was selected to run during the end credits of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.

'Paul and I have...a very strong connection,' Nikki told The Hollywood Reporter at the time.

'They remain best friends': Nikki and the 29-year-old American Idol alum wed three years ago, and they share two German Shepherds Enzo and Ira

'They remain best friends': Nikki and the 29-year-old American Idol alum wed three years ago, and they share two German Shepherds Enzo and Ira

'Love ya babe!' Just three weeks ago, Reed shared a romantic Instagram letter to McDonald on their three-year anniversary

'Love ya babe!' Just three weeks ago, Reed shared a romantic Instagram letter to McDonald on their three-year anniversary

'It’s easy for us to write love songs together that have a very similar feeling to the film and I think evoke the same emotions.'

The Thirteen actress has three films premièring at the TriBeCa Film Festival.

Reed's indie sports comedy Intramural with Kate McKinnon comes out April 19, In Your Eyes with Jennifer Grey drops April 20, and Murder of a Cat with Fran Kranz screens April 24.

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Celebrities are funny you know... one minute they are holding hands on a stroll together the next minute they are citing 'irreconcilable difference' on their divorce papers.. i mean what could possibly have gone so wrong in the space of three weeks to file for divorce?

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No better way to get over heartbreak than to release endorphins!

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Can't believe they've split up

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that was a short marriage

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Looks differential. Gets em every time.

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love her legs...or pins as they're called across the pond.

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She's gorgeous!

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she runs with a phone i her hand? can't these holywood ttypes be without it? ha is that grafted on?

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