If you were inspired during lockdown to take up cycling, you might be wondering what the difference between road cycling or mountain biking is, and which one you might prefer? Or if you’re looking to purchase a bike and feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the different types (I agree with you there!) then here’s … More Road Cycling vs Mountain Biking
Today, Monday 19th July 2021, is the day that society begins the return to ‘normal’, whatever that might look like. I don’t believe that things will ever be the same; the pandemic has changed our lives so much, both positively and negatively. However there are definitely some elements that I want to hang onto, including … More How running through lockdown helped my mental health
Welcome to May! We’re well into Spring now but as is always the way with the British weather, we still have absolutely no idea what to wear when we leave the house. From snow in April, to weeks without rain, we’re all as confused as each other as to what this Bank Holiday Monday might … More Bank Holiday Weekend Adventures with Regatta
I have always found that cold weather is the main trigger for my asthma, and I know that this is the case for many other people as well. Breathing in dry, cold air irritates the airways, and our lungs then react to this by becoming tighter and this makes it more difficult to breathe. Some … More Winter Running: Asthma and Cold Weather
2020. Where to start?! This year has definitely been a challenging one, and it’s almost a relief that we’ve reached the final month and can look ahead to what will hopefully be a more positive 2021. There has been so much about this year that has been ‘abnormal’, that I decided to try and regain … More 2020 Christmas Gift Guide and lockdown essentials
So the last time I wrote something on this blog I’d just kicked off the year feeling energised, motivated and excited about all the active adventure plans we had in place. Fast forward a couple of months and the world couldn’t be more different. If I’m honest I’ve mainly spent the last few weeks figuring … More Adjusting to the ‘New Normal’
With the last couple of weekends dominated by Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis, there has been a lot of time for planning adventures and booking races! I don’t know about you, but if I can’t get outside I end up spending my time researching new opportunities to go cycling, running or hiking and booking trips! … More Outdoor and Fitness Challenges in 2020
Okay so we’re nearly four weeks into 2020 now, but I feel like I’ve finally got time to sit down and reflect on the last twelve months, and think about what I want to achieve this year. 2019 was a turbulent year, and it ended up being particularly challenging in a lot of ways. I … More 2020: Love is in the air
If you’re looking for a fantastic glamping holiday, then look no further than Drover’s Rest, near Hay-on-Wye. They have actually just won Caravan/Camping Site of the Year at the inaugural Staycation Awards, and after our visit earlier this year, I would 100% agree they deserve it! Located at the foothills of the Black Mountains, Drovers … More Brecon Beacons Glamping and climbing Pen Y Fan
The Royal Parks Half Marathon is one of the most iconic races in the capital and as such it’s notoriously hard to get a place in the ballot. I’d tried for the last few years with no success, so when I got an offer from a friend and employee of the organisers for their ‘friends … More Royal Parks Half Marathon: Race Recap
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