With 1 week to go until the Run Reigate 10k, I have pretty mixed feelings about my training. Sunday was the Great North Run and I will admit it knocked me a little thinking that I was missing out, even though I know deferring was the right decision. I never like giving up on a challenge but … More 10k training update
I bought my road bike, a Trek Lexa SL back in 2013 for the London Duathlon. I had been offered a media space and while the concept was definitely out of my comfort zone I am always one for taking on new challenges! At the time I lived about 6 miles from my job, and … More Halford’s Beginner Women’s Guide to Cycling Part 1 – Gaining Confidence
On Sunday I headed to Beddington Park, just down the road from me in Sutton, for the Decathlon Running Series 5k. I walk, run and cycle in the park a lot as it’s such a lovely space, and a great escape from the urban sprawl of Croydon, so when I heard that Decathlon were holding a … More Decathlon Running Series – Croydon
If you’ve read my last post then you will know that for a number of reasons, I’ve made the decision not to take part in the Great North Run in September, and instead focus on training for Run Reigate 10k. This hugely popular local race launched with a half marathon in 2014, and last year … More 10k Training with Run Reigate
Last weekend I cycled 80 miles. I sat on my bike for 6 hours, and was out on the course for 7 hours and 20 minutes. This week I decided to give my body a break and did no excercise at all, apart from walking lots. I also had a Deep Tissue Massage which was … More Listen to your body
I think the above photo sums up my RideLondon experience quite well. Sunshine, a massive smile on my face, surrounded by loads of other cyclists and just soaking up the scenery! I probably spent a fair few miles on cloud nine, purely amazed that I could cycle so fast because of the closed roads – … More My RideLondon Recap
Expanding my activewear and fitness kit to include cycling gear these past few months has been pretty fun. Even if it means that most of my wardrobe is now sports clothes! These are some of the products that helped get me through the London to Brighton Bike Ride last month. Quechua Arpenaz 10L Hiking Backpack … More My New Cycling Kit
I was relaxing at The Hacienda in Spain on a yoga retreat when the British 10k took place, so I asked Ruth from Rula Runs to take part for me – here’s how she got on! I know I repeat this statement A LOT, but I really do love running in London, and after running … More British 10k Race Recap
As you may have seen if you read my blog post last week, I have decided to go for it and take part in RideLondon, which is now in 3 weeks time – eeek! As part of that I have joined Team Asthma UK, in order for my efforts to support other people who also … More Team Asthma UK
And we’re in July! Supposedly summer, although I’m yet to really see evidence of that in the UK, and the month of the biggest challenge I have undertaken yet – RideLondon. RIDE LONDON I’ve had an ongoing inner debate with myself as to whether to actually tackle this race this year, after it took me … More July Goals: To Ride or Not to Ride
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