Every January, there’s a familiar pressure to start again. New goals, new routines, new expectations. The idea that turning the page on the calendar should somehow turn us into more motivated, more disciplined versions of ourselves. Over the years, I’ve learned that approach doesn’t work for me. Instead of resolutions, I choose a word for … More My Word of the Year: Running with Intention
Let’s be honest: summer running can feel like a bit of a slog. The sun’s blazing, the air is thick, your toddler refused to nap, and you’re already dreaming about your next ice cream before you’ve even stepped out the door. I love running, but when life is full and the heat is on, I … More Real-life tips for summer running
Running has been part of my life for several years now, but like many new mums, I have definitely found it difficult to get back into a consistent routine after having my son. Juggling motherhood, work, and self-care is a challenge, but I was determined to start 2025 by setting a goal: running the 5K … More Achieving my post-baby PB at the MK Festival of Running
My Return to Running after having Arthur has been a slow but steady journey, and this final phase (not to suggest this is the endpoint) is about celebrating what I’ve achieved. With that in mind, I signed up for the Bedford Running Festival 5k a couple of weeks ago, wanting to claim a medal that … More Bedford Running Festival Race Recap
I started running again last September, 7 months after having my son, full of enthusiasm about completing the Couch to 5k programme that autumn and maybe running a New Year’s Day parkun as a way to kick off 2024. The positivity remains but I’ve had to reel in my ambition and settle for a slightly … More Post-Baby Return to Running: Part 2 Progress not Perfection
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 was made worse by the bouncing up and down that comes with running so unfortunately … More Post-Baby Return to Running: Part 1 Preparation
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 you’re not pregnant though! Pregnancy Fitness Gift Guide 1. Natal Active Leggings These beautifully soft, … More Pregnancy Fitness Christmas Gift Guide
I’ve been struggling to regain my running mojo a little since we moved. It takes time to settle into a new routine and for the first couple of months, weekends were spent visiting homeware shops or doing DIY and unpacking boxes! I also found myself a bit lost on where to run. I mentioned in … More Running Errands: Ultraboost Review
I can’t believe that it’s been ten years since I decided to start writing this blog, and documenting my outdoor and fitness adventures. There have definitely been some major changes in the blogging world and ‘influencer’ space in that time. I’m glad I still have ownership of this little corner of the internet and am … More Ten Years of Miss Wheezy
Well, it’s been a while since I’ve written something as Miss Wheezy and things have changed a bit! So I thought I’d start this blog post with a little life update, and sharing my word for 2022. It’s a habit I started back in 2015 as a way to focus on a theme for the … More 2022: Time to EXPLORE