The Asics Gel Nimbus 16’s were the trainers I bought myself when I signed up for my first half marathon. After training on an old pair for a while I decided that my first race deserved a new pair of trainers. They were quite new at the time and so were expensive (relative to previous […] Read more…
Adidas Duramo 5 Trail Shoes Review
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…
The Power of Plyometrics
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…
Sets & Reps made simple
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…
Adidas Women’s Ultra Boost Review
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…
Samsung Gear Fit Review
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…
Volvo Life Paint Review – Runner Style!
So thanks to my husband being handed this nifty can at a train station in London by way of a freebie – Thanks, Volvo – I got to test out this new Volvo Life Paint! As an avid runner, I don’t like to make excuses about the dark but I have to say my budget […] Read more…
The Mental Truth About Weight
If you have seen any of my other Health & Fitness posts you’ll know that I enjoy creating and implementing exercises and finding new routines to help with weight loss, maintenance or toning. What I wanted to address in this weeks’ post is the mental aspect of weight loss and all of the realizations and struggles […] Read more…
How to Make Exercise Fit Your Routine
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…
The Pro’s & Con’s of Running With Music
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…