When I saw that the weather forecast for Sunday said 30 degrees, I felt a little apprehensive about the BHF London to Brighton bike ride! I also seem to be making a habit of not having the best race prep (see the London 10 mile run) and ended up working a long 12 hour shift … More A HOT London to Brighton 2017
The inaugural London 10 mile around Richmond Park was hot, hilly and TOUGH! But that was mainly through my own lack of preparation rather than the race itself. I spent the previous week on holiday, camping on the south coast. It was a fantastic break, but I drank a lot of gin, ate fish and … More London 10 Mile Race Recap
With less than two weeks to go until the London 10 mile, I decided to take a look ahead to the next few months and share my challenges for the remainder of the summer – it’s shaping up to be a pretty busy one! Please do let me know if you’re going to be at … More A summer of challenges
Did you know that 9 out of 10 people with asthma don’t have their condition under control? I’m lucky in that my own asthma is mild and has little interference on my daily life, to the point that I’m able to exercise at relatively high intensities with minimal effect. However, millions aren’t so lucky and … More Asthma, Exercise and Pollen with Lloyd’s Pharmacy
Cleaning your bike isn’t the most fun task, but it can make a huge difference to how long the different components last, and ultimately how easy it is to ride. I will admit I’m not great at looking after mine – when I get back from a wet and muddy cycle, I’m thinking about how … More Bike spring cleaning with Muc-Off (and Cycle Republic)
The recent four-day weekend was just what was needed to recharge my batteries, and enjoy lots of time outdoors. The weather wasn’t particularly warm, but it was mostly sunny and dry which is all you really need for some active adventures! On Good Friday I squeezed in a 3mile run around Beddington Park – which … More Fitness and fun over the Easter weekend
I will admit I’ve got stuck in a bit of a rut with my training since my membership at MyPT Studio ended. I’ve been running and cycling, maybe once or twice a week each. I know that this isn’t really enough for the goals I have in mind for the remainder of 2017, but I’m … More Mixing up my training with Fitness First
After struggling with knee issues for most of my running life, and having recently discovered a love for cycling, I’d resigned myself to the fact that I probably wouldn’t run any more long distance races. I’ve always enjoyed the half marathon. It’s a big challenge, but it’s possible to train for without it taking over your life, … More Training for the London 10 Mile
If you’ve never been to a Decathlon store then you’re missing out. The huge sports warehouses are utopia for fitness fans, with over 70 different sports under one roof including running, cycling, football, hiking, diving and so much more. Decathlon have their own ‘passion brands’ for all of these sports – Kalenji for running, B’twin for … More Decathlon Scavenger Hunt: 70 Sports Under 1 Roof
What if you knew that: …you are gluten tolerant and can enjoy your favourite pasta and breads without worry? …you could benefit from eating slower and running less to lose more weight? …you shouldn’t be that scared about heart attack but should track your insulin more closely? I’ve always wondered if my DNA and genetics … More DNA testing for health and fitness
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