Even though we’re experiencing a heatwave in London at the moment, the weather at the weekend was fairly horrible! The joy of living in Britain means that from one day to the next you can literally transition from summer to winter with entirely different weather systems! However, that didn’t stop me from heading down to the south coast for … More Beach trip to West Wittering
With 1 week to go until the Run Reigate 10k, I have pretty mixed feelings about my training. Sunday was the Great North Run and I will admit it knocked me a little thinking that I was missing out, even though I know deferring was the right decision. I never like giving up on a challenge but … More 10k training update
Finding the right type of yoga for you can be a challenge. Finding a way to fit it into your life so your practice feels natural takes time, and if I’m completely honest I still haven’t discovered that! Yoga at Home Doing classes in your own home can be a great way to incorporate yoga into … More Find your yoga
Last weekend I cycled 80 miles. I sat on my bike for 6 hours, and was out on the course for 7 hours and 20 minutes. This week I decided to give my body a break and did no excercise at all, apart from walking lots. I also had a Deep Tissue Massage which was … More Listen to your body
Yoga and Creativity: Om Yoga Magazine July/August I can struggle sometimes to sit down at my laptop and get the ideas and thoughts in my head out onto the screen. Writers Bloggers block is pretty common and incredibly frustrating when you’ve got limited time, and a whole bunch of amazing posts that you know are … More Yoga and Creativity: Om Yoga Magazine July/August
It’s hard to put into words my experience at The Hacienda, because it was such a perfect week. It sounds really cliche to use the expression, but I honestly returned to the UK feeling the most “zen” I have in a long time… Aside from the most beautiful location, set up a winding gravel track … More Hacienda Yoga Retreat with Sally Parkes
Whilst you might want to stay up to watch the latest episode of Game Of Thrones, or finish that work project you’re sweating about, burning the candle at both ends will soon catch up. And it can have an impact on how quickly you recover from your workout, and how well you perform the next … More The Surprising Side Effects of Lack of Sleep
Expanding my activewear and fitness kit to include cycling gear these past few months has been pretty fun. Even if it means that most of my wardrobe is now sports clothes! These are some of the products that helped get me through the London to Brighton Bike Ride last month. Quechua Arpenaz 10L Hiking Backpack … More My New Cycling Kit
I was relaxing at The Hacienda in Spain on a yoga retreat when the British 10k took place, so I asked Ruth from Rula Runs to take part for me – here’s how she got on! I know I repeat this statement A LOT, but I really do love running in London, and after running … More British 10k Race Recap
Tired and grumpy and it’s not even Monday? Your postural habits may be to blame. Feeling slumped, chin down, eyes downcast creates a negative body position, before we even start to consider how uncomfortable it is! Poor posture can lead to nerve and muscle pain, breathing difficulties and headaches. And when you’re not feeling your best … More 3 ways to lift your mood
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