Today, Monday 19th July 2021, is the day that society begins the return to ‘normal’, whatever that might look like. I don’t believe that things will ever be the same; the pandemic has changed our lives so much, both positively and negatively. However there are definitely some elements that I want to hang onto, including … More How running through lockdown helped my mental health
Welcome to May! We’re well into Spring now but as is always the way with the British weather, we still have absolutely no idea what to wear when we leave the house. From snow in April, to weeks without rain, we’re all as confused as each other as to what this Bank Holiday Monday might … More Bank Holiday Weekend Adventures with Regatta
2020. Where to start?! This year has definitely been a challenging one, and it’s almost a relief that we’ve reached the final month and can look ahead to what will hopefully be a more positive 2021. There has been so much about this year that has been ‘abnormal’, that I decided to try and regain … More 2020 Christmas Gift Guide and lockdown essentials
As the summer finally makes an appearance, I thought I’d do a recap of some of the cool bits of outdoor kit I’ve been testing over the last few months. I feel very lucky that I’ve had the opportunity to discover some great brands through my work as an outdoor blogger and am always on … More Outdoor Kit I’m Loving This Summer
Did you know, Osprey have been making women’s specific backpacks for 25 years, creating ergonomically designed bags and changing specifications to suit the female body? There aren’t many brands that put this much effort into ensuring that outdoor and sports kit isn’t just met with a ‘one size fits all’ approach – one of the … More Osprey Raven cycling pack review
As you may have seen on my social media I’ve had a challenging start to 2019, and haven’t had the motivation to write anything on my blog since the beginning of the year. This is due to a combination of factors including disappointment around a new job, the trials of being an unofficial stepmother, running … More Get Outside this Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of year again… With less than 30 days to go until Christmas (eek!) I’m sharing my round up of fantastic outdoor and fitness gifts to grab for those people who love to get outside and work up a sweat! I have to say, I think I’ve got a pretty awesome selection of … More Outdoor and Fitness Christmas Gift Guide
Believe it or not, the Kew Gardens 10k was my first running race of 2018! I’ve mainly focused on cycling this year, and haven’t actually managed to fit in many events on my weekends due to being so busy. However, I was really excited about giving the Kew Gardens 10k a go – part of … More Kew Gardens 10k race recap
It’s been a few weeks since I was lucky enough to head to Sallanches in the French Alps with Decathlon, for a fantastic couple of days of hiking and exploring. The weather was just as gorgeous as it is now though, and the scenery was simply stunning! As someone who doesn’t ski, I’d never really … More Hiking in the French Alps with Quechua
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and take on an adventure, especially with this gorgeous weather! I’ve been reading a couple of new books to get some inspiration, as well as enjoying a few exciting new kit items on our recent travels. Here’s a quick rundown of my current July favourites… Osprey Ultralight … More Adventure Kit I’m Loving – July
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