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
It’s kind of hard to put into words my experience last week at the BHF London to Brighton Bike Ride. I’ve had a full week for the achievement to sink in, and that medal is now probably one of the ones on my hanger that I am most proud of. The event was amazingly well … More London to Brighton Bike Ride
With only 2 days to go until the BHF London to Brighton Bike Ride I’m feeling rather nervous! I know I’m undertrained but I’m also massively determined, and if you know me at all, you’ll know I don’t give up. When I’ve said I’m going to do something I will do it. And I know … More Cycling training update
Addiscombe Cycling Club run “Leisure Rides” throughout the summer, for those looking to broaden their cycling horizons and take on a bit more of a challenge in a relaxed cycling environment. They are fully supported by up to four outriders and led by a guy called Monty. Graded Rides Easy – 2hours plus 30min cafe stop … More Cycling with a Club
As training for Ride London (which I will admit has so far been pretty non-existent apart from my weekly BOOM Cycle class), I’m tackling the British Heart Foundation London to Brighton bike ride on 19th June. At 54 miles this will be a great test to see how I fare when upping the mileage, (and … More BHF London to Brighton bike ride
If you follow me on Instagram you will probably have seen quite a few photos over the last month taken at MyPTstudio – I started working with the guys at the beginning of March, attending their small group training sessions. The classes are circuits-based with 12 stations mixing strength training and cardio. You spend 40 seconds working … More Training at MyPT Studio
Hello and welcome to May! I didn’t manage to write any goals for April, but it was a pretty hectic month as I mentioned in my “Time to Breathe” post. Week 1 Monday – BOOM Cycle Wednesday – MyPT Studio group training Week 2 Monday – MyPT Studio group training Wednesday – MyPT Studio group … More May Goals
My blog has been somewhat neglected of late. There have been other things on my mind, but I wanted to fill you in and let you know that I’m still here, I’m still writing and I definitely have a lot of really exciting things planned! It can be a difficult balance to maintain a “hobby” … More Time to Breathe
If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you – I wrote a blog post for work recently on this theme. How sometimes we need to face our fears in order to move forward, and progress as a person. I definitely feel that this was the case with the active break I went on recently with … More How Healthy Start Holidays helped me face my fears
Man, these months are flying by! End of February already? Even with that sneaky extra 29th day. It was my birthday on the 28th so I definitely ended the month on a fantastic positive note. Check out my blog post here on our Yoga up the Shard antics! My February goals were pretty relaxed – … More March Goals
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