I’ve had a couple of months off from Foodie Penpals as things have been pretty busy, but decided to get involved again for June. In case you haven’t heard of Foodie Penpals, it’s a really cool way for food bloggers and blog readers to get to know each other, via a lovely parcel in the … More Foodie Penpals: June
Monday– REST Tuesday– Run 2miles Wednesday– Crossfit 7-8pm Thursday– Crossfit 7-8am Friday– REST Saturday– REST Sunday– Wimbledon 5k After recovering from my cold I managed to get out for a short run on Tuesday, but it was pretty tough. Consequently I felt rather unprepared for the Wimbledon 5k on Sunday, and struggled quite a lot. … More Weekly Workout Recap: Crossfit and Running
On Saturday Mark and I went along to watch some of the second World Rowing Cup of 2013, which was held from 21st to 23rd June at Eton Dorney. Check out the waves on the lake- it was very choppy! Saturday was the semi-finals and B-finals of some events, with the opportunity to cheer on … More Samsung Rowing World Cup- Eton Dorney
This Friday is just a quick post to point you in the direction of a blog written by one of my ex-work colleagues. She was really helpful and supportive when I started running last year, pointing me in the direction of a recommended running shop and motivating me to get out and run at lunchtimes, … More Fun Friday Links – Karen’s Challenge
Yesterday, Wednesday, was a day of fun food and tasty treats! As always, check out Peas&Crayons for more info on the WIAW party! Breakfast2 shredded wheat with Greek yoghurt, blueberries and raspberries – this has quickly become my go-to summer breakfast. It’s so quick to assemble in the mornings and tastes amazing! 🙂LunchHam, houmous and lettuce … More WIAW : What I Ate Wednesday 17
Monday – Crossfit Element 7-8pmTuesday – Crossfit Elements 7-8amWednesday – Cyclebeat 45minsThursday – RESTFriday – REST (Walking)Saturday – REST (Walking)Sunday – REST I didn’t intend to have so many rest days this week, but after two Crossfit sessions and Cyclebeat I needed a day to recover, and then unfortunately came down with a horrible cold … More Weekly Workout Recap : Elements
What is Crossfit? “CrossFit uses a blend of gymnastic elements, Olympic weightlifting movements, kettle bell exercises and other real world activities to improve the ten components of fitness: strength, power, speed, stamina, cardio-respiratory endurance, coordination, agility, balance, accuracy and flexibility.” Source I’ve been umming and ah-ing about starting Crossfit for months – if you haven’t … More Crossfit Intro Recap : Getting Strong Part 1
#WIAW number 16 continues the theme of “Sensible Snacking”…Head over to PeasandCrayons for more information.This week I decided to put times next to my meals, to illustrate how they’re spaced throughout the day. TuesdayBreakfast Part 1 – 6:15am/8:15amA Nature Valley bar – half eaten before my 7-8am Crossfit workout, and half eaten straight afterwards. Breakfast Part … More WIAW : What I Ate Wednesday 16
Monday – Crossfit Intro A Tuesday – REST Wednesday – Fitness Freak Rave! Thursday – Crossfit Intro B Friday – Crossfit Intro C Saturday – REST Sunday – 4k run with Salomon City Trail This was a busy week in contrast to last week’s recap! I’m excited to get back into running again (my knee … More Weekly Workout Recap : Salomon City Trail
Wednesday evening I was getting my rave on, dancing to 90’s tunes, and singing my head off whilst bopping around with glow sticks in each hand! I went along to the Fitness Freak Rave held at the Vaults, under Waterloo station. It was high energy, super sweaty and the most fun “exercise class” I’ve ever … More Fitness Freak Rave : Glowsticks Galore!
Miss Wheezy 