Post-Baby Return to Running: Part 1 Preparation

woman in yellow running top smiles at the camera, with a green grassy trail behind her

I made the decision pretty early on in my pregnancy to stop running. I was lucky not to suffer with morning sickness, but instead battled constant nausea throughout the day (no actual vomiting) for most of the first trimester. It…

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New Forest Family Adventures

Three new Forest ponies underneath a tree

Our first summer holiday as a family of four was to Ringwood for some New Forest adventures. We stayed in a lovely 300 year old thatched cottage that mixed original features with modern facilities and spacious bedrooms. It had a…

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Summer Outdoor Activities with a Baby

Baby in an adidas outfit is lying on a black and white playmat with toys around him

With the arrival of summer, Arthur and I are still heading out on lots of walks as I mentioned in my last post. My trainers might not be seeing much running at the moment, but they're still getting the miles…

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Getting Active after having a Baby

It's 4 months into 2023 and I'm back, and with a new baby adventurer in tow! Arthur was born in mid-February and since then my world has been turned upside down by this little man. The first few weeks were…

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Pregnancy Fitness Christmas Gift Guide

Selection of Christmas fitness gifts for pregnant women

My usual Christmas Gift Guide looks a bit different this year, and features some of my favourite pregnancy fitness items that have been helping me to remain active over the last few months. Most would make good gifts even if…

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We've Got Some News!

Pregnant women sits cross-legged on the grass, with her hands making a heart on her belly. She wears grey leggings and a purple top.

You may have noticed that I've been a bit quiet on here and on social media recently. I've also not been particularly active on Strava if you follow my antics over there as well. There's a good reason though and…

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