Snack addict tries 16:8
I am a serial snacker, and I bounce from salty to sweet, faster than a dodge ball being hurled across a school gymnasium as some poor slightly distracted kid. Wham – the ball ploughs right into his face, much like the snacks go from cupboard, to hand, to mouth, in the blink of an eye. And before I know it the entire pack of Haribo … Continue reading Snack addict tries 16:8
Two little white lies I tell
When it comes to running and juggling family life, there is a whole host of guilt that can sometimes come along for the ride. Mostly my kids and husband are proud and happy for me to be out running and being a fitter, healthier person – and a great role model to boot. But sometimes, Mummy’s out the door at bath/bed time or early in … Continue reading Two little white lies I tell
Poll: Where’s your phone?
I spent a lot of money on a Tom Tom Runner Watch, as it plays music, and I can run with music and no phone – perfect. Except on those long (sometimes dark) runs, for safety I need to bring my phone. I have an arm holder thingy, a cheap belt from Sweatshop, and countless leggings that profess to have the perfect size pocket for … Continue reading Poll: Where’s your phone?
How running changed my life
Guest blog from amazingly determined Fiona Linten (@can_fi_run) talking about how she got started running, what it means to her, and how she juggles running with family life! 2-ish years ago I found myself in a bad place. The birth of my third child really took it out of me. I had been constantly ill during the pregnancy and hubby was working away most of … Continue reading How running changed my life
I didn’t enjoy that.
The movie was on, the house was toasty I laced up my trainers, and got ready, mostly I hesitated gingerly, by the front door As I watched it rain, more and more I tried to believe, no one has a bad run I jumped over puddles, this was fun Then I landed right, in the middle of one And thought every curse word, under the … Continue reading I didn’t enjoy that.
Stroller Miles
My neighbours Bernard and Jennie have an awesome running buggy, and I can’t lie, I was dead jealous. I had been scouring Ebay listings and nothing was working. In fact, probably on one of the first searches on Ebay, I ever did for a running buggy, there was a single-seat Out and About Running Buggy – ending soon, very few bids and very local. With … Continue reading Stroller Miles
Poll: To plan or not to plan
I’m following a training plan, properly for the first time in ever. I’ve always read through plans, and roughly seen how much mileage and the type of sessions I should do and then I go my own way. It works as it is super flexible, but maybe those experts know something I don’t. So, as I train for a 10K at the end of May, … Continue reading Poll: To plan or not to plan
First Run…
Guest blog from the very lovely, and uber talented Christie Walsh, who shares her feelings surrounding that ‘first run’ after having a baby. Hope you enjoy. Running has always played a big part in my life, a time for me to gather perspective, disconnect, whilst also a chance to come up with some fairly creative ideas (which for me is saying something as creativity in … Continue reading First Run…
This kid has got it
I look at my 7-year-old son Ellis, and this kid has got it. He’s lean, he’s keen (well as keen as you can be at 7) and he wants to be an Olympic runner when he’s older. My heart aches with proudness when I relive the first time he shared his dream with me. And I have to face facts – one day – probably … Continue reading This kid has got it
6 tips for bicycle commuting
I don’t just run, and one my my biggest fitness milestones was when I started riding my bike to work. I was terrified, but I was also determined not to be terrified and to conquer the road. I wanted a way to fit fitness into my daily life and save money – the cycle commute was an easy answer. My commute is 9 miles each … Continue reading 6 tips for bicycle commuting
Running Milestones 