Running with a toddler can be fun and fulfilling with the right mindset and preparation, especially for toddlers still learning to run. Here are 6 tips that will help you make it a fun and enjoyable experience for you and your child. 1. Don’t Take Things Too Seriously Running is an activity that strengthens the […] Read more…
Best After Run Food to Refuel
Long runs are my favourite at the moment ( not that I get much time for them currently) but with a toddler and other life commitments I have to come home, shower and then resume the day to day activities that I have going on! In order to avoid the 4 oclock need for a […] Read more…
Run Reigate Kids Race Review 2017
The little guy took part in the Run Reigate Kids Race this year and loved it! I have taken part in the Run Reigate since it started in 2014, running the half marathon in 2014 and 2015, and the 10k in 2016 (see that review here.) This year, however, the little guy had to represent […] Read more…
Running Track Workout For Beginners
The running track is my new favourite place and it’s perfect for beginners Although I have already dropped some of the pregnancy weight, with what’s left and the lack of strength in my muscles I feel like a beginner runner again. So I am dragging out all of my old training plans and workouts to […] Read more…
Ways To Stay Healthy & Have An Active Pregnancy (+Infographic)
Having an active pregnancy is something I purposefully aimed for this time around. This is how I did it, as well as some of the tips to stay healthy! Staying active during pregnancy is one of the things I attribute to such a speedy recovery and good C-section experience. Also as I was a parent […] Read more…
Finding Running Motivation On A Bad Day
Some days I don’t want to run…at all and finding running motivation on a bad day can be really hard. I get it, sometimes motivating yourself to run is easier said than done, especially if you’ve had a bad day, mustering the will power to go workout can prove to be just another hurdle […] Read more…
Essential Running Safety Tips
Running safety is important so here’s a few tips so that you can worry less and be as safe as possible when you’re out on your next run. Whether you’re a beginning runner or not, these days you can never too cautious and I always aim to enjoy my run but my safety comes first, even […] Read more…
Why Runners Need ICE Cards (+Free Printable)
Safety is important so I am about to get real for a second because ICE cards could literally save your life and here’s why. It’s not nice to think about but accidents can happen and runners in particular, tend to be more at risk for road accidents. Whether it’s listening to music, unsafe crossings or […] Read more…
The Importance of Goal Setting
Personally, I feel like I am in a sense of limbo if I am not working towards a goal! Whether that is fitness, work, blogging or parenting, I tend to stay motivated and succeed if I am working towards something to keep me on track. I lost 5 stone on my weight loss journey and […] Read more…
Run Reigate 10k Recap + Review
Family bonding, sporting icons, a great finish and lots of food at the Run Reigate 10K Name: Run Reigate Where: Reigate, Surrey Distance: Yes, it’s shockingly 10k Sponsors: Jellyfish, Intersport, and others. Terrain: Undulating, Road My Time: 55:27 (Official) It was a new experience for me this year because I usually run the Run Reigate […] Read more…