What is Speedflex? Speedflex workouts are high in intensity, low in impact and short in duration- and boy do they make you work! They use Speedflex machines which mimic weightlifting movements (Squat Press, Clean and Press, Bent Over Row, High Pull etc) but the machines respond to your force as opposed to the addition of … More Trying Out Speedflex
Another Saturday, another parkrun! This time I headed on the train to Crystal Palace parkrun (nearest station for me is Penge West). I ran the Age UK 10k here earlier in the year so I knew a little of the park, although the parkrun route is 2 (and a bit) laps of a much shorter … More Crystal Palace Parkrun
As part of my October goals to be a Parkrun Explorer, on Saturday I headed to Lloyd Parkrun in Croydon. It’s another easy one for me to get to as there’s a tram stop called Lloyd Park just outside the gates! It was a gorgeous morning and there was a good turnout of people- it’s … More Lloyd Parkrun and Iffley Road Running Wear
The Om Yoga Show London is being held next weekend (24th-26th) at Kensington Olympia. The October edition of the Om Yoga Magazine has a big section on the show so definitely check it out if you’re interested in going along! There is a great programme of free classes, and workshops (which cost) taking place over … More The Om Yoga Show: Om Yoga Magazine October
Do you know how far it is to the moon exactly? Well the short answer is, ‘a very long way’. It is exactly 238,857 miles from earth, a distance that if someone decided they wanted to run (at say an average of 7 miles per hour pace), would take them a grand total of 3.9 … More The Running Bug: Run to the Moon Challenge
How much water do you drink each day? There have been several figures thrown around when it comes to the number of glasses suggested, but everyone agrees that drinking more water is a good thing. Even becoming mildly dehydrated can impact on your body’s ability to function, and water is essential after a hard sweaty … More Stur Drinks: Do You Drink Enough Water?
We’re already well into October, but I thought I’d outline my goals for this month, which I’ve made a pretty good start on! After training for Ealing Half Marathon I felt it was time to mix things up a little and let running take a back-seat for a while, so here’s what’s on the agenda… … More October Goals: Time for Something Different
I thought some of you might be interested in my post-Ealing Half Marathon recovery, as it seems to have left my legs feeling pretty good within the space of a week… Immediately after crossing the finish line: – at least half an hour of stretching on the grass in Lammas Park – drank 2 bottles … More Ealing Half Marathon Recovery
Last Thursday, ten years to the day since he founded Parkrun, Paul Sinton-Hewitt received a CBE for services to grassroots sports participation. The event which began as a time trial in Bushy Park with just 13 runners, has now spread to over 45,000 events in 9 different countries with upwards of 760,000 people registered- a phenomenal … More Happy 10th Birthday Parkrun!
Last weekend the #EalingFeeling took over west London! I smiled my way round an awesome half marathon, and will definitely be putting it on my list for next year. Ready to race! Plus point number one, the race was very organised. I arrived 45mins before the start, went to the toilet (no queue, plenty of … More Ealing Half Marathon Race Recap
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