There has definitely been a change in the weather in the last few days, and I feel like we might be slowly creeping towards Spring now, with increased sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures on the horizon – hey, it’s only a few days until the clocks go forward! However, if you’re still struggling to gain … More An Energy Refresh with E.ON (Win £150 voucher)
Offa’s Dyke National Trail Have you heard of the Offa’s Dyke National Trail? This 177 mile footpath follows the English/Welsh border, and is supposedly named after the spectacular trench (dyke) that King Offa ordered to be constructed in the 8th century to protect his kingdom from the invading hordes! Nowadays, the Offa’s Dyke path offers … More Glamping Wales – hiking the Offa’s Dyke National Trail
Did you know, Osprey have been making women’s specific backpacks for 25 years, creating ergonomically designed bags and changing specifications to suit the female body? There aren’t many brands that put this much effort into ensuring that outdoor and sports kit isn’t just met with a ‘one size fits all’ approach – one of the … More Osprey Raven cycling pack review
As you may have seen on my social media I’ve had a challenging start to 2019, and haven’t had the motivation to write anything on my blog since the beginning of the year. This is due to a combination of factors including disappointment around a new job, the trials of being an unofficial stepmother, running … More Get Outside this Valentine’s Day
Merry Christmas! I hope you all had a lovely day, whether celebrating with friends and family or enjoying some peace and quiet at home. As the year draws to a close I always like to take time to look back and reflect on the things I’ve achieved – while my blog doesn’t showcase everything I’ve … More A look back at 2018
James and I have been on a few glamping breaks now, and after a hectic couple of months another weekend away was well needed! This time we booked through the Canopy & Stars website and headed up to the beautiful Lake District, for a stay at ‘Blencathra’ on Scales Plantation. Scales Plantation ‘Blencathra’ is one … More Glamping in the Lake District – Blencathra
It feels like a little while now since we headed down to Portsmouth for the Great South Run! I won my entry in a social media competition, and having never completed a Great Run event before I decided to make the trip. We turned it into a family weekend with E completing the Junior event … More Great South Run – Race Recap
It’s that time of year again… With less than 30 days to go until Christmas (eek!) I’m sharing my round up of fantastic outdoor and fitness gifts to grab for those people who love to get outside and work up a sweat! I have to say, I think I’ve got a pretty awesome selection of … More Outdoor and Fitness Christmas Gift Guide
The depths of winter might seem far away, but with the nights drawing in and wet, windy weather on the horizon, I know I’m feeling a bit low in energy. In fact, research has shown that 42% of Brits admit to having lower energy levels at this time of year, with many saying that 2018 has … More Recharge this Autumn with E.ON
I’m not a natural public speaker. If I’m asked to stand up in front of people and give a speech I’m likely to feel panicky, my heart will start racing, I will talk really fast and afterwards will tell everyone I did a terrible job and they should ask someone else next time! So when … More Public speaking with Ordnance Survey
Miss Wheezy 