So we’re already into Day 4 of 2018 and I’m finally starting to sit down and think about my goals and ambitions for the year – if I’m honest, there’s nothing BIG that’s jumping out at me, screaming that I HAVE to do it this year. I’m just excited to see what the year holds … More Happy New Year: Breathe in 2018
As is the tradition on my blog, every year at the end of the year, I like to look back and reflect on what I’ve achieved. It’s a nice way to remember some of the memories that may have been forgotten, and celebrate just how far we’ve come in those twelve months, which really do … More A look back at 2017
As you may have seen on social media, at the beginning of December I moved to Hemel Hempstead! I’m now living with James, my boyfriend, and am looking at renting out my flat in Croydon from January (let me know if you’re looking for somewhere!). It’s a very exciting move, and a little bit scary … More Hello Hertfordshire
It’s that time of year when everyone starts rolling out Christmas Gift Guide posts so here’s mine! These are all items I’ve tried myself and thought were useful, fun or quirky. This year, what with moving house and being a little financially stretched, I wanted to share some ‘budget’ Christmas present ideas so all fifteen … More Fitness and Outdoor Christmas Gift Guide
I haven’t played team sports properly since I was at University, these days preferring to take part in solo exercise such as running and cycling – even if I do enjoy doing those things with other people! However, I’m lucky enough to have landed a job where my colleagues are like my team-mates, a huge … More Rediscovering Team Sports – WIN Netball Tickets
Glamping /ΛΙ‘lampΙͺΕ/Β nounΒ BRITISHΒ informal a form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping We found Deerland Safari on the Quality Unearthed website and fell in love with the description and imagery – upon arriving last week it quickly became clear that we would fall in love with the place … More Glamping in Dorset – Deerland Safari
The Manchester Half MarathonΒ is billed as fast, flat and friendly but did it live up to these claims? I headed up north to the city a few weeks ago to take part and find out for myself… Fast So I definitely wasn’t fast! I’ve never been a speedy runner and unfortunately the lack of training … More Manchester Half Marathon
This year I was honoured to be asked to be an ambassador for the Women’s Running Race Series. I’ve taken part in several of their events previously, and it was amazing to be featured in the magazine and on their website, alongside some other fantastic runners and bloggers. A couple of weeks ago I ran … More Tips for racing with asthma – Women’s Running Finsbury Park 10k
Everyone has different family holiday traditions. When I was young, my family went to Haven caravan parks, and then rented holiday cottages once we were all a little older and too big to fit in a tiny caravan! Some people go abroad, others camping, some might go to the same place year on year and … More A weekend at CenterParcs Woburn Forest
I’ve always been a bit terrified of the idea of doing an obstacle course race, particularly Tough Mudder which includes freezing ice-water and electric shocks! Fortunately this year the Tough Mudder Half was introduced, a shorter distance which misses out those aforementioned scary obstacles and is meant to be more accessible for OCR first-timers! Thus … More Tough Mudder London South Half
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