Homeschooling and activity levels – why I’m worried.
Here we go again with the homeschooling. Like everything in this pandemic it’s not easy but it has to be done. I’m a mother. I worry about my children. It’s…
Quick Question – Is strength or cardio exercise best?
I blogged a few weeks ago about how, after years of trying and failing, I have finally found a way to add strength work to my fitness routine. By making…
Making Strength Work Fun
I know that doing strength work is important. I know that I need to do it regularly but if I’m completely honest, I’ve failed. I alway struggle to keep myself…
Why I Started Running
It’s fair to say that running changed my life. It’s not an over exaggeration. I went from someone who thought running wasn’t for her to someone who left her career…
'Transcending Sport' Podcast with WiSP
I was honoured to be invited to take part in the ‘Transcending Sport’ podcast with WiSP Sports. You can listen to my interview with Chris Stafford, President and CEO of…
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…
The Rollercoaster of Running
Is it just me or do you find that your running journey is a bit of a roller coaster? Exhilarating, unpredictable, fun and occasionally nauseating! I’ve been running now for…
Active Women Interview – meet Katie Holmes
More and more women over fifty are increasing their fitness levels and discovering just how much they can do. From a health perspective, it’s a wonderful time of life to…
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…
My Top Five Blogs of 2018
I’ve absolutely loved my blog this year. I set myself a goal of doubling the number of views my posts get and I’d achieved that by October. Goal officially smashed!…