Category: Lifestyle

10 tips for anyone starting their fitness journey

January 3, 2020

So you’re ready to embark on your fitness or weight loss journey? Or you simply want to set some new goals and smash them? The last decade has been one of huge change for me. From being unable to run for a bus, to running marathons and participating in triathlons. It’s not all been plain sailing, there are always bumps in the road, but here are the valuable lessons I’ve learned along the way and I hope they help as you begin your journey or start planning your next goals … More 10 tips for anyone starting their fitness journey

Thank you for your votes and support. What my recent nomination for the Let’s Do This Challenge Awards means to me…

September 6, 2019

I am absolutely delighted (and rather stunned) to announce that I have been nominated in the Inspirational Woman category Let’s Do This Challenge Awards powered by Runners World and Women’s Health. To simply be nominated is a huge honour, I know I won’t win but I’m so grateful to everyone who has supported me by voting so far! And if you’re yet to vote please do as voting closes on the 15th September! … More Thank you for your votes and support. What my recent nomination for the Let’s Do This Challenge Awards means to me…

10 reasons to try your first running holiday

January 26, 2019

I am really excited to be travelling to the South of France this summer as I have been gifted a place with Albera Travels. I can’t wait for mountains, fresh air, sunshine and good food. A running holiday is truly a great way to escape, enjoy some time training and forget about work, anxiety or stresses of daily life. Even though you spend a lot of time being active you come back feeling more refreshed and revitalised. I honestly recommend everyone tries some form of active travel or active holiday at some point! So here are my top 10 reasons to try your first running holiday….. … More 10 reasons to try your first running holiday

Win a running holiday in the Pyrenees with Albera Expeditions

November 25, 2018

Last week I announced the biggest competition I’ve ever ran- a chance to win a week’s running holiday in the South of France with Albera Expeditions on the 1 – 8 June 2019. Albera Expeditions are a small, local tour company providing running holidays where you can immerse yourself in the local scenery and culture. … More Win a running holiday in the Pyrenees with Albera Expeditions

Stretch and the City- Yoga in the Walkways @ Tower Bridge

February 22, 2018

Earlier this week i enjoyed a blissful start to the morning 42m above the River Thames at my first Yoga in the Walkways class. I am trying to incorporate more active recovery into my marathon training and for me yoga is the perfect solution. It gives me the chance to focus on properly stretching out … More Stretch and the City- Yoga in the Walkways @ Tower Bridge