When I announced to G that I was going to enter an 'Open Water Swimming' event at Henley, he looked at me like I'd completely lost the plot and started laughing... Read More...
I honestly think that at least once a week we should all sit down and take a moment to be bloody grateful for the opportunities that come our way in life. ... Read More...
If was I was to describe my relationship with fitness trackers in one word, I'd choose 'complicated'. I'd become sick and tired of the unpredictable ... Read More...
It wouldn't have been a training walk without me casually sitting on a large rock, staring thoughtfully into the distance, wondering when it's going to be accep... Read More...
As a nation, over the past few years, we've become more aware of what we're putting in our body than ever before. Unless you've been living under a roc... Read More...
They say that time flies when you're having fun, a few months back I wrote my first post about training for 'The 3 Peaks Challenge' and as the days pass, the ch... Read More...
Firstly let's talk about this picture, ah...
It's so social media it hurts, here I am casually chilling against a tree with my book on sports bra's, my c... Read More...
These days more people than ever are looking to make a complete career change and want to start working within the fitness industry. Whilst to some of us this m... Read More...
Firstly, I'll start with the fact that this isn't a post that I intended to write, I'm the first person to tell someone that they don't need to change. I'm anti... Read More...
It was a blustery, cold day in February, parts of the UK where being covered in fluffy white snow and as I stepped out of the tube station at Holborn, London, ... Read More...
I looked at my phone, the one thing that seems to take up more and more of my time, and a message flashed up 'Do you want to come to my gym and try are Barre cl... Read More...
Last year we made the choice to sign up to attempt to complete the 3 Peaks Challenge, which is something that had been on our bucket list for some time. I w... Read More...
To me, money has always been pretty simple, I earned it, save it and spend it.
But recently the news has been full of a new currency and a diffe... Read More...
If you, like me heard the words '24hr ECG' and went into 'panic mode' don't worry, you're not alone! Thousands of people each year have this straightforward a... Read More...
Cardio and I are in what I'd describe as a long-term relationship.
I like most people started a heavy cardio routine as part of my weight loss journey,... Read More...
Firstly, let me start this with a confession and then an apology.
I was that person, the one who complained about new people in the gym. The one who would make... Read More...
I became sick and tired of public gyms; waiting for equipment, rudeness, the feeling of being watched and/or judged and it wasn't good for my anxious mind. ... Read More...
It's the time of year when all my long-sleeved running tops come out of hibernation, alongside my ear warmers, funky jackets, and warm socks. I understand that... Read More...
“For me, fitness is not just about hitting the gym; it is also about an inner happiness and an overall well-being”
I log onto Facebook, Instagram and Twitter d... Read More...
When I was growing up I loved to swim, it was the only time when I wouldn’t excuse myself from P.E and I’d long for summer when I could spend my days splashing ... Read More...
It’s hard to believe how much the fitness scene has changed over the past few years.There’s been a complete 360, back in the day there was only a few local ra... Read More...
This is a public shout out to my fellow runners who love snacking and think about food all day long. You're not alone, snacks are brilliant, who wouldn't want l... Read More...
Around 6 months ago, I found myself waiting at the hairdresser's, this is not unusual but what was slightly unusual is the fact I'd found myself deeply engros... Read More...
When it comes to food, I’m very much an advocate of two things:
1) Eating wholesome food that I really enjoy
2) Eating enough food, I don’t care... Read More...
Reader, I hope you understand...
I'm on a self-imposed spending ban, which leaves me with twitchy fingers from not surfing the internet looking for my next pur... Read More...
On Sunday 16th July I woke up with a stinking headache, my body was achy from the 8km Obstacle Course I’d ran the day before and I was going back for more.... Read More...
Desperately Seeking: a Personal Trainer
My past experience with personal trainers has been far from successful, it all started with joining a small group PT ... Read More...
Over time, my reason for working out has changed, it started simply as part of my weight loss journey and over time became so much more.
It’s interesting to as... Read More...
It finally feels like summer is here, afternoon's spent in beer gardens, long cold drinks and running first thing to beat the heatwave.
I'm one of those ... Read More...
Runner
1A person that runs, especially in a specified way.
‘Mary was a fast runner’
1.1 A person who runs competitively as a sport or hobby.
‘a 400 ... Read More...
I was recently contacted by the lovely folk at Deichmann to see if I wanted to review some trainers, as a self-confessed trainer addict, It didn't make any ... Read More...
If you're anything like me, once you catch sight of a great pair of leggings or a colourful sports bra, it's game over. You'll immediately want to stop focu... Read More...
Over the last few week’s, I’ve had the pleasure of attending various events, all of which were free or low cost. There was the Spartan Training Day, The Obsta... Read More...
I love working out, it clears my mind, allows me time to focus on 'me' and when it's a social event? Even better...
A huge motivator for me is new fitness cl... Read More...
It's that joyful time of year, if you're anything like me then you've spent a reasonable amount of time relaxing on the sofa, eating cheese and the last of the ... Read More...
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that the ultimate wrist accessory for 2016 was not in fact a designer watch, or charm bracelet... Read More...
I had a realisation that I've not shared a playlist in an age, music is such a huge part of my life. You'll rarely see me working out, driving, cooking, worki... Read More...
I was recently contacted by Decathlon to take on a few challenges a little out of my comfort zone, who was I to say no?
The interesting thing is, these are... Read More...
It's that time of year again, shorter days and darker nights, defrosting the car before work and evenings in front of the fire. I know that many of us find st... Read More...
I'm delighted to announce that I've joined a group of 20 fantastic bloggers to become Julia Buckley's 'Fitness Rockstars'.
Let me share a little about wh... Read More...
A few weeks ago with sleepy faces and a serious requirement for a coffee drip (okay,that was just me!) we all bundled into the car and headed to Portland to... Read More...
I’m a Brit, it’s ingrained in me to talk about the weather; I smile when the sun shines and roll my eyes when it rains. When the sunshine’s in Snowdonia, people... Read More...
Once upon a time, an Insurance Broker and a Legal Eagle hopped on a 7.30am train to London…
Clad in funky sportswear, trainers and fuelled by coffee, the... Read More...
This weekend I took myself to London, which is pretty much always a treat for me, I love the rush of being in the capital. My reason for visiting is the fact I ... Read More...
It was 6.15am, I closed the door behind me, switched on my Garmin and slowly started running…
Allowing the cold breeze to wake me up and the sound of my breath... Read More...
The sun was shining, the familiar feeling of achy calves set in and I slowly started my descent down the snow covered piste..
After a year off, I was delighted... Read More...
It’s a known fact that I’m a sportswear addict, I’ve even sectioned part of my wardrobe(s) to allow for my not so very secret addiction…
I’m also a huge fan o... Read More...
I always thought that learning to ski wouldn't be for me, I considered it to be a pretentious sport, something my lack of balance and fear of speed would pr... Read More...
I don't like to stop.
I am one of those people who find exhausting themselves with a workout rewarding, I like racing around trying to fit everything in - ... Read More...
Working out at home is my 'thing', I love being able to fit my workouts in with my life. I love the privacy and I even 'love it' when my other half laughs at me... Read More...
