At the end of 2014 after Ealing Half Marathon, I took a break from “serious training” and went on some fun runs. For several weeks in succession, I made an effort to explore a new parkrun visiting Roundshaw Downs, Lloyd Park and Crystal Palace. Over the Christmas break, I did some more parkrun tourism, tackling … More Parkrun Tourism: Wimpole Estate
New year, new start! At the start of 2014 I decided that I wasn’t going to make any resolutions as such, but rather set myself monthly goals of smaller, more attainable tasks. I will be doing the same for 2015 and I’ll post about them on Monday. However, many people have written about the power … More 2015: BELIEVE
There was no elf costume this year, just a sparkly new 5k PB for me at the Team Naturally Run Christmas race! We’d chosen the Run Through Greenwich Park 5k (or 10k) as our annual gathering, and some of the girls had definitely gotten into the festive spirit, with trees to add to last years … More TNR Xmas Run: Greenwich Park 5k
Winter Running: Be Seen with Nathan Sports Over the next few weeks I will be running a “Winter Running” feature, looking at different aspects of exercising during the colder months. Posts will range from skincare, to how to deal with asthma and cold weather. Let me know if you have anything specific you’d like to … More Winter Running: #fireupyourrun with Nathan Sports
I love trying out new fitness classes- it’s one of the great things about living in London, there’s always so much going on! On Saturday thanks to the awesome Zero Calorie Advent Calendar, I got to give a Wireless Fitness session a go! These fun bootcamp-style classes are like fitness versions of a silent disco, … More Wireless Fitness with Zero Calorie Advent Calendar
Happy Friday! I have some great offers for you today on some upcoming fun events- food and fitness, totally in line with this blog’s catchphrase 🙂 BBC Good Food Eat Well Show The brand new BBC Good Food Eat Well Show is coming to London on 27 February – 1 March. Learn how to balance … More Friday Offers: BBC Good Food Eat Well Show and Run Hackney
Happy Advent! To celebrate the run-up to Christmas I will be posting three Christmas Fitness Gift Guides, each with a different theme, and each with an awesome giveaway. Stay tuned for the next week to enter them all 🙂 These guides feature items that are on my wish-list this year, maybe because of recommendations from … More Christmas Fitness Gift Guide: Clothing, Bags and Jewellery (giveaway)
Happy Advent! To celebrate the run-up to Christmas I will be posting three Christmas Fitness Gift Guides, each with a different theme, and each with an awesome giveaway. Stay tuned for the next week to enter them all 🙂 These guides feature items that are on my wish-list this year, maybe because of recommendations from friends, reading … More Christmas Fitness Gift Guide- Accessories, Gadgets and Food (giveaway)
Happy Advent! To celebrate the run-up to Christmas I will be posting three Christmas Fitness Gift Guides, each with a different theme, and each with an awesome giveaway. Stay tuned for the next week to enter them all 🙂 These guides feature items that are on my wish-list this year, maybe because of recommendations from … More Christmas Fitness Gift Guide – Books (giveaway)
As well as the amazing Zero Calorie Advent Calendar who are offering workouts, healthy recipes and fitness offers, there are several other websites putting on a Christmas Countdown with competitions and giveaways. Here are some of the best: Athletics Weekly Athletics Weekly has teamed up with a number of top brands and event organisers to … More Online Fitness Advent Calendars
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