School Run Run
My kids are all at secondary school now. My daughter was the last to leave primary school and while I like the fact my work capacity has increased by not…
Do You Eat Breakfast?
‘Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper’. It’s impressed upon us from an early age that breakfast is the most important meal of the…
Running Along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
I’ve really been enjoying exploring new running routes recently. It’s helped so much to keep running interesting and fresh. During the lockdowns I’ve found lots of new footpaths and routes…
Active Women – meet Alison Wren
For many people, the push to exercise comes from a health scare, whether it’s high blood pressure or like today’s guest, breast cancer. The desire to do as much as…
Nature’s Treats: Running in Lockdown
Autumn running is certainly serving me up some treats at the moment. We’ve had endless rain in the NW of England but in between there have been some real gems…
Face Your Fear!
Do ever dream about living a life which is completely different to the one you’re in? Do you wonder how others achieve things that you don’t seem to be able…
Active Women – meet Gemma Hicks
Consistent, healthy choices, every day over time can make a huge difference to your health. In this Active Women Interview, I talk to Gemma Hicks. She discovered that aside from…
Project Allotment – an update
I blogged back in May about how we had taken a space on our village allotment during lockdown. It was a way to get us active, working together as a…
Quick Question – Can I exercise during my period?
Cramps, heavy bleeding, fatigue. Periods don’t exactly make you want to bound out of the door do they? But, is it actually ok to exercise when you have your period?…
Come and Move The World with 261 Fearless
I don’t know about you but my running motivation has been lacking recently. I know events are starting to slowly reappear and I’m sure parkrun will be on the horizon…