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How to Style Activewear Autumn/Winter 2022

How to Style Activewear Autumn/Winter 2022

Tom asked me the other day if I was planning on wearing activewear everyday while we're in Charleston. YES, probably. I feel that comfort items are going to be in heavy rotation. I often arrive for dinner, brunch, drinks etc in running kit - pre or post run! That...

Chicago Marathon BQ Training Week 1

OK so technically we're not fully into proper marathon training yet, last week felt like the first proper week of training post-Big Sur Marathon. I found it really helpful sharing my training in previous cycles to not only help keep me accountable but to help provide...

RunThrough Dorney Lake 10K Race Recap

RunThrough Dorney Lake 10K Race Recap Dorney Lake on a windy day is brutal. The wind roars along the straight, flat lake and there's no hiding from it. Luckily for me Sunday's race was actually just a long run with company & a medal at the end of it. I had 10...

Runners, these Apple Watch Features are Worth Knowing

This post is in collaboration with Very.co.uk, the Apple Watch Series 7 was kindly gifted for review. I have to say, I’ve been really impressed by the safety features being advertised on the new Apple watch Series 7. The TV adverts are powerful, particularly as...

Cape Town, South Africa Active Travel Guide

When our ski trip was cancelled, we made a last minute plan to fly to South Africa for a week. We flew overnight on the 31st December, which may be my new favourite way to spend New Year's Eve! It meant that whilst I usually plan our holidays months in advance, I...

Does Natural Deodorant Actually Work for Sweaty Runners?

Does Natural Deodorant Actually Work for Sweaty Runners?

For the last couple of weeks, I've been testing out natural deodorant vs my traditional roll on. I am a sweaty person and so a good deodorant is key - especially on the days where I run before work or walk from the station and do a quick shower or baby-wipe wash! It...

RunThrough Dorney Lake 10K Race Recap

RunThrough Dorney Lake 10K Race Recap Dorney Lake on a windy day is brutal. The wind roars along the straight, flat lake and there's no hiding from it. Luckily for me Sunday's race was actually just a long run with company & a medal at the end of it. I had 10...

Looking After Your Immune Health when Marathon Training

This post is sponsored by Wellmune® through Maverick Mindshare.  Looking After Your Immune Health when Marathon Training I recently finished Alexi Pappas book ‘ Bravery’ and have folded down a number of the page corners which contain passages or lines that really...

Runners, these Apple Watch Features are Worth Knowing

This post is in collaboration with Very.co.uk, the Apple Watch Series 7 was kindly gifted for review. I have to say, I’ve been really impressed by the safety features being advertised on the new Apple watch Series 7. The TV adverts are powerful, particularly as...