Restless Legs, Running and Menopause
Oh joy of joys, here’s another menopausal symptom that might pop up for you. Deep apologies to the gentleman next to me on a long haul flight a few weeks…
What Actually is a Runner’s High?
Have you had a runner’s high? What goes on in your body during a runner’s high that makes you feel so GOOD? Let’s explore this phenomenon. You might find yourself…
Dry eyes for Menopausal Runners
Have you had problems with dry eyes recently? You might not even have considered this could be due to the menopause but dry eyes are one of the less well…
Just a Bad Run or Perimenopause?
There’s no denying that perimenopause can have a huge effect on your running. From physical symptoms such heavy periods, tender breasts or aching joints to fatigue, zero motivation and anxiety….
Standing up for Menopause
It’s so easy to get caught up in all the small and complicated stuff when you’re trying to improve how you feel during the menopause. Calculating protein intake, looking at…
Quick Question – What are oxygen sats?
We seem to have developed a range of new vocabulary since the onset of the Covid-19 global pandemic. Suddenly words such as self-isolate, health modelling and social distancing have become…
Quick Question – How can I stop hay fever affecting my exercise?
I’m beginning to sneeze already! As soon as March kicks in and the tree pollens start to appear, hay fever can begin to interrupt exercise. If you’re unlucky, the sneezing,…
What I learnt by having a social media detox on holiday.
I decided to have a complete break from social media while we were away on holiday this year. I use my phone and computer A LOT. I run social media…
Tips For Being Active When You Work From Home.
Data from the Office of National Statistics showed that in 2014 there were 4.2 million people regularly working from home. With studies demonstrating reduced stress, increased happiness and increased productivity,…
So you Want to Start Running? Here's Some Dos and Don'ts.
I thought I’d put together some very basic Dos and Don’ts for people who are considering running or for beginners just starting out on their running journey.