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Trail shoes are a relatively new concept for me. Although I do run on trails I am not a “trail” specific runner and I don’t do a lot of cross country running so I never really thought I needed a pair. To be perfectly honest the reason I bought these initially was because my old […] Read more…
What are plyometrics? How can they help you and what to watch out for! Plus some exercises to get you started! Ok, so what am I talking about? Plyometric exercises are moves that focus on increasing your speed-strength (or power). They are also known as explosive exercises and these are particularly useful for those who play […] Read more…
Food and exercise are the foundation of weight loss so here are some food hacks to put you ahead! Food was always something that I struggled with and sometimes it can be difficult not to fall back into old habits and fall off the food wagon. These are a few of the ways I found […] Read more…
Sets and reps can be so confusing, I am here to set the record straight! I wanted to write a post about this on its own because it’s so intimidating as a beginner to get a grip on all of the “lingo”. I remember hearing people in the gym talking sets and reps and I […] Read more…
I bought these as a gift to myself when I started adding more miles into my program. This was because they were a bit more expensive than others and I wanted to splash out. I have worn them for a few months and although they are great for speed and comfort, the design took some […] Read more…
I own a Samsung Gear Fit and I wear it almost 24/7 so I thought I would be able to give you a pretty good idea about what it is, does and most importantly whether it’s worth buying? Sports watches are one of those things that you know are going to cost you – they […] Read more…
Exercising is just another task to fit into your day so how do you make exercise fit your routine without giving up on anything else? In some form or another, the number 1 thing I hear about exercise (all the time) is: “I don’t have time”, “I can’t fit it in right now”, “how do […] Read more…
Running with music is a widely contested subject, here is where I weigh in There has been a lot of debate in the running community about whether or not to run with music. It seems to depend on the person. I am categorically pro music (for now), I cannot run any other way and I […] Read more…
Who doesn’t love a race playlist! Here’s one of my favorites Music is a real motivator and one that I use frequently to help me during training and racing. It is something that helps me to stay focused and not think about the harsh breathing or pain in my legs! I generally change my music […] Read more…
Is the Beginner HIIT Blast workout too easy? or are you jumping straight in at the deep end? This 30 minute workout really steps it up for those who want to get a real sweat going in a short space of time, but be warned there is a large difference in intensity between the beginner […] Read more…