Eleven strength training sessions in a month, and it’s time for the results of the MyPT Transformation Challenge! Last week was mentally quite hard – resisting the urge to turn to chocolate after a bad day and craving sugar as a pick-me-up for tiredness was tough. I also struggled with a three-day headache which affected me … More Week 4 Check-In: MyPT Transformation RESULTS
Week 3 – one week to go! Last week I felt like a bit of a failure in terms of exercise – due to bad planning I only managed to fit in two sessions at MyPT Studio (plus a couple of yoga classes at the OM Yoga Show). It sounds silly, but it’s a bit … More Week 3 Check-In: MyPT Studio Transformation
It can be hard to remain motivated as the days get shorter, the mornings darker and the evenings colder. However, I do love running throughout this season – there’s something exciting about exploring places after dark, with the iconic City buildings lit up or offroad trails requiring headtorches to negotiate safely! One way to stay … More Winter Goals with the London Winter Run 10k
So I’m now halfway through my four-week Transformation Challenge with MyPT Studio, and I won’t lie – there were a few wobbles this week. Mainly due to lack of planning surrounding food! Like last week, I managed three workouts – a kettlebells class, and two circuit sessions – plus a 12 mile bike ride with … More Week 2 Check-In: MyPT Studio Transformation
I turned up a few minutes late to my Mild Flow class at the new Hot Yoga Studio at Everyone Active Westminster Lodge, but I managed to creep in at the back and discreetly unroll my mat. And even though I’d arrived feeling flustered and rushed, it wasn’t long before that all melted away – … More Hot Yoga at Everyone Active Westminster Lodge
Week 1 done! I survived the first seven days of the MyPT Studio Transformation Programme with some interesting highs and lows. The main goals are 3-4 workouts per week, drinking 3L water, and sticking to a lower calorie nutrition plan – for me this has meant smoothies for breakfast, salads or leftovers for lunch, and … More Week 1 Check-In: MyPT Studio Transformation
Choosing which bike to get depends a lot on what type of riding you are going to do. I love off-road cycling, and while I’ve definitely become more confident on my road bike I think I will always prefer to visit a trail and get a bit muddy! Check out my experience in the Forest … More HALFORD’S BEGINNER WOMEN’S GUIDE TO CYCLING PART 2 – TRAIL CYCLING
Happy October! I can’t quite believe we’re already in the 10th month of 2016, this year is flying by. The last few weeks have been particularly hectic at work, and my eating habits have definitely deteriorated. Normally I try and take a packed lunch every day, and batch cook on the weekend so I can … More MyPT Studio Transformation Programme
Two 10ks in two weeks! I’m slowly getting my running legs back, although they were particularly heavy on Sunday. I decided it would be a good idea to go for a 40-mile trail ride the day before the Women’s Running 10k in Finsbury Park – four hours of cycling equals some pretty tired muscles! Fortunately … More Women’s Running 10k – Finsbury Park
Hills are my nemesis, both on the bike and on foot. I think it comes from learning to run (if that’s a phrase) in flatter-than-a-pancake Norfolk! And even now, when I head out for a run I opt to follow trails along the river rather than routes which might challenge me a little more in … More Run Reigate 10k race recap
Miss Wheezy 