If you were following my blog last year you will remember me blogging about the Zero Calorie Advent Calendar. Well, good news, it’s back for a 3rd year, bringing you a healthy alternative to a chocolate filled advent calendar! Last Thursday I attended the launch party, which involved a festive themed spinning class at Good … More Zero Calorie Advent Calendar Launch: Glow Cycle with Good Vibes
Last week, Week 2 of my 16-week Brighton Half marathon training plan saw my first EVER interval session in my (short) running career. I was a little nervous. So I turned to Twitter, and the amazing group of running friends I have for advice. Here are some of their words of wisdom that they sent … More My First Running Interval Session
This lovely dark and rainy November day is the perfect time to be talking about winter cycling! In case you haven’t heard last week my road bike was stolen- the police are looking into it and have already arrested one youth so hopefully there should be a positive outcome, although I don’t expect to get … More Bella Velo and Winter Cycling Tips
Wow this year is flying! November already, and after the fun and fireworks of Halloween and Bonfire Night the shops are now full of mince pies and tinsel. Stay tuned in the run up to Christmas for my favourite gifts for runners and fitness fanatics, and some tips for exercising during the winter months… But … More November Goals: Getting a Running Coach
The Om Yoga Show took place on the 24th-26th October and as part of my partnership with Om Yoga Magazine, I got tickets to go along. I also paid for a workshop (£10) which were taking place over the weekend, along with the free classes and demonstrations. One of the free classes at the show … More Hip and Shoulder Opening Workshop at The Om Yoga Show London
What is Speedflex? Speedflex workouts are high in intensity, low in impact and short in duration- and boy do they make you work! They use Speedflex machines which mimic weightlifting movements (Squat Press, Clean and Press, Bent Over Row, High Pull etc) but the machines respond to your force as opposed to the addition of … More Trying Out Speedflex
Another Saturday, another parkrun! This time I headed on the train to Crystal Palace parkrun (nearest station for me is Penge West). I ran the Age UK 10k here earlier in the year so I knew a little of the park, although the parkrun route is 2 (and a bit) laps of a much shorter … More Crystal Palace Parkrun
As part of my October goals to be a Parkrun Explorer, on Saturday I headed to Lloyd Parkrun in Croydon. It’s another easy one for me to get to as there’s a tram stop called Lloyd Park just outside the gates! It was a gorgeous morning and there was a good turnout of people- it’s … More Lloyd Parkrun and Iffley Road Running Wear
Do you know how far it is to the moon exactly? Well the short answer is, ‘a very long way’. It is exactly 238,857 miles from earth, a distance that if someone decided they wanted to run (at say an average of 7 miles per hour pace), would take them a grand total of 3.9 … More The Running Bug: Run to the Moon Challenge
We’re already well into October, but I thought I’d outline my goals for this month, which I’ve made a pretty good start on! After training for Ealing Half Marathon I felt it was time to mix things up a little and let running take a back-seat for a while, so here’s what’s on the agenda… … More October Goals: Time for Something Different
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