With 1 week to go until the Run Reigate 10k, I have pretty mixed feelings about my training. Sunday was the Great North Run and I will admit it knocked me a little thinking that I was missing out, even though I know deferring was the right decision. I never like giving up on a challenge but … More 10k training update
There are some places so beautiful that they don’t seem real – scenery that you have to stop for a moment and breathe in, because you can’t help thinking it will all disappear before you’ve had a chance to appreciate the awe-inspiring splendour. There were definitely a few locations that hit that high when I was travelling … More Hiking in the Lake District
I bought my road bike, a Trek Lexa SL back in 2013 for the London Duathlon. I had been offered a media space and while the concept was definitely out of my comfort zone I am always one for taking on new challenges! At the time I lived about 6 miles from my job, and … More Halford’s Beginner Women’s Guide to Cycling Part 1 – Gaining Confidence
Finding the right type of yoga for you can be a challenge. Finding a way to fit it into your life so your practice feels natural takes time, and if I’m completely honest I still haven’t discovered that! Yoga at Home Doing classes in your own home can be a great way to incorporate yoga into … More Find your yoga
On Sunday I headed to Beddington Park, just down the road from me in Sutton, for the Decathlon Running Series 5k. I walk, run and cycle in the park a lot as it’s such a lovely space, and a great escape from the urban sprawl of Croydon, so when I heard that Decathlon were holding a … More Decathlon Running Series – Croydon
If you’ve read my last post then you will know that for a number of reasons, I’ve made the decision not to take part in the Great North Run in September, and instead focus on training for Run Reigate 10k. This hugely popular local race launched with a half marathon in 2014, and last year … More 10k Training with Run Reigate
Last weekend I cycled 80 miles. I sat on my bike for 6 hours, and was out on the course for 7 hours and 20 minutes. This week I decided to give my body a break and did no excercise at all, apart from walking lots. I also had a Deep Tissue Massage which was … More Listen to your body
I think the above photo sums up my RideLondon experience quite well. Sunshine, a massive smile on my face, surrounded by loads of other cyclists and just soaking up the scenery! I probably spent a fair few miles on cloud nine, purely amazed that I could cycle so fast because of the closed roads – … More My RideLondon Recap
Yoga and Creativity: Om Yoga Magazine July/August I can struggle sometimes to sit down at my laptop and get the ideas and thoughts in my head out onto the screen. Writers Bloggers block is pretty common and incredibly frustrating when you’ve got limited time, and a whole bunch of amazing posts that you know are … More Yoga and Creativity: Om Yoga Magazine July/August
It’s hard to put into words my experience at The Hacienda, because it was such a perfect week. It sounds really cliche to use the expression, but I honestly returned to the UK feeling the most “zen” I have in a long time… Aside from the most beautiful location, set up a winding gravel track … More Hacienda Yoga Retreat with Sally Parkes
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