Active Women – meet Lucy Thorpe
When it comes to exercising, we’re often told to ‘find something you love’. There’s no doubt that will help to keep you motivated. Some of us do find that one…
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…
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…
My Lockdown Running
I’ve never been more grateful to love running than right now. Since I began running 12 years ago, it’s always been there for me, through thick and thin, happy and…
Exercise and the Menopause
Top marks to the BBC Breakfast team for #BBCMenopause. They have without doubt, raised the profile of and broken down taboos surrounding the menopause. The coverage has been interesting, informative…
Moving on From a Running Plateau
I have to admit it, my running has been a bit stagnant over the last year. I haven’t stopped running. I’ve done a few races, including some marathons, I’ve got…
Running Finds You When You Need It Most
I have this theory that running finds you when you need it most. Let’s face it, starting to run is really hard. Going from walking to constant running takes time…
Fun at the Malaga Marathon
I was pretty excited about heading to the Malaga Marathon. In all honesty I was more excited about having four days away in Spain with my girlfriends than I was…
Inspiring or Intimidating? Just be Proud.
I’ve been pondering the fine balance between being inspiring and being intimidating recently. The thing is, I think as we improve and smash our targets, as we progress in our…
Quick Question – Why does my nose run when I exercise?
You’re finally out the door for a brisk walk, jumping around in your gym class or bouncing your ball on the netball court and before you know it you’re searching…