Yesterday lunchtime I met up with running friend Steph, for a quick 20minute circuits session in the park across from my office. It was great to mix things up and do something different exercise-wise, especially as I do feel I need to make more of an effort to improve my running strength, and hopefully avoid … More 20 Minute Lunchtime Circuit: Running Strength
(like The Return of the Jedi but with less Ewoks…ahem, anyway…) If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter then you may have seen some photos over the last week of me getting back out there with my running shoes on! After struggling with a groin strain/tear over the last month or so, I’ve been on … More The Return of the Runner
This is a long post so please bear with me, but I have a lot to say after my “Juice Cleanse” experience! Here are my first 2 posts:5 Day Juice Cleanse with SoulmatefoodJuice Cleanse: Days 1-3 After my last post highlighting the crazily low daily calorie intake of this Juice Cleanse, some people may be … More Juice Cleanse: Days 4-6 and Final Thoughts
This is the second post on my Juice Cleanse “experience” covering Days 1-3. I will cover the last 2 days on Saturday and give a round-up of my final thoughts.Day 1– My juices were supposed to arrive this morning. You can see the issues with delivery I mentioned in my previous post. I managed to get … More Juice Cleanse: Days 1-3
5 day Juice Cleanse with Soulmatefood I’m a curious sort of person- by that I mean inquisitive not weird, although that’s probably true as well- when I hear a lot of hype and buzz around something I’m always keen to find out more. Like Crossfit for example- I’d read so much about it, some good, … More 5 Day Juice Cleanse with Soulmatefood
Even though I’m injured currently and am not allowed to run, sitting still is not really an option! Resting is a large part of recovery of course, but keeping active at a lower intensity/impact is important for maintaining mobility and flexibility of the muscles and joints. It also helps me to stay emotionally positive!Yoga and … More Body Balance and Walking
Today I have a guest post featuring two lovely ladies who have agreed to share some info on seeing a physio when you’re injured. Hilary Billie Wilson gives the physio’s perspective… Background:I graduated from the University of Otago in 2005 and have been working as a Sports and Orthopedics physiotherapist since. I started working in the private sector … More Seeing A Physio: Hints & Tips
I love my running medals. And I have an awesome hanger from the Runner’s Wall to display them- every time I walk past I feel proud of what I have accomplished. It’s a little more full than this now! However I have also seen people use other ways to celebrate their achievements, from tattoos, photo … More Runner’s Jewellery
I may have mentioned that I have been struggling with an aching hip/groin for the last few weeks. It started a couple of weeks before my half marathon- an intermittent pain in the crease at the top of my left leg where it joins the pelvis, pretty hard to pinpoint and often just a dull … More Injuries and Swimming
There are many different types of Yoga, and I believe that there is a variety for everyone! You just have to find the style and teacher that you like. Source But depending on your mood and current physical and personal situation, different yoga practises will fit best. I’ve tried a few different options and tend … More Yoga By Candlelight
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