With only a couple of days left of this year it’s time for the annual recap and reflect of 2015 – I always love to scroll back through my blog posts picking out the highlights, and rediscovering things that I’d forgotten I did! It’s amazing how much things change within the short space of a … More A Look Back at 2015
It’s become a tradition for me to run a festive 5k every Christmas – or at least, I’ve done it for the last few years and loved it so much I wanted to keep going! This year, instead of the Team Naturally Run ladies, I roped in a couple of my new work colleagues. For … More Festive 5k in Greenwich Park
Running clubs can be intimidating. Taking that step to go along to your first session with your local group is a little scary. You don’t know if the people will be friendly, competitive, super-fast, inclusive or likely to leave you behind! For me, it’s never something I’ve really considered – I’m an asthmatic slow plodder, who … More Top 5 Reasons to Join a Run Club
I updated you on my knee progress in my last blog post – it’s an overuse issue exacerbated by my biomechanics, something which can most definitely be managed, so I’m still planning my race schedule for next year! But with an element of caution of course. After having a pretty long break from training and … More Winter Running: Winter Races
I’ve been struggling with dodgy knees for much of this year. After I ramped up my training for Brighton Half Marathon in February, followed by Run Hackney in May they never really recovered. I buried my head in the sand for a bit and filled my summer with ClassPass sessions, yoga retreats and occasional running hoping … More Yoga Strong: Om Yoga Magazine November
A week or so ago I headed down for a British seaside break in Whitstable – a gorgeous balance of indulgent relaxation, and fun activity! I stayed at the Marine Hotel, which I can totally recommend. My room had a bay window with sea view, and the food (and wine) was lovely. The Whitstable parkrun … More Cycling in Whitstable with Kent Cycle Hire
Autumn is the time for exploring, for stomping through crunchy leaves and muddy puddles. It’s one of the best seasons of the year – wrap up in your coat, scarf and hat and get out there! And of course, don’t forget the perfect pair of wellies to keep your feet warm and dry. Joules has … More Design Your Own Wellies & Win a Luxury Break with Joules
Thanks so much for the feedback left on my previous blog post about being subjected to negative comments whilst out running – I’m sorry to hear so many of you have been affected, but it’s good to know it hasn’t put a stop to you keeping active! I’m heading down to Whitstable for a short … More Health Food Hampers with Discount Supplements {giveaway}
November’s Women’s Running magazine is the first ever to feature a “plus-size” runner on the cover in the awesome Lindsey Swift. Her open letter to the van driver who heckled her while she was out running went viral after she posted it on Facebook, and it was shared by thousands of other women who could … More Heckled While Running – Lindsey Swift {Women’s Running November}
HAPPY WEEKEND! I hope you have some great plans to get out and enjoy the end of September sunshine. I’m taking on the Shine Night Walk Half Marathon this evening – walking 13.1 miles around the streets of London with some lovely ladies as part of #TeamSOLE! I’m looking forward to taking in the amazing … More Preparing for the Shine Night Walk 2015
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