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The Asics Gel-Pulse 6 have been fantastic and they are still going strong 1 year later! These were a great and unexpected gift last Christmas (thank you mummy) and although my mum is not very knowledgeable about running – she is great at shopping! Here’s how I got on with the them: Name: Asics […] Read more…
I have discovered Parkrun! For those of you who don’t know what Parkrun is: It is a free 5K running series of events that are held around parks and open spaces on a Saturday. There are many in the UK and different countries and their aim is to get people active and fit! Well, what can […] Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Running in the winter can be beautiful, scenic and at times better than running in the summer but you have to be prepared, stock up and know the harsh realities out there. As someone who was incredibly under-prepared for her first winter running season and with the temperature rapidly dropping (it is the UK after […] Read more…
Running in the dark is an important skill that you need to master all year round, however coming into winter when the days are shorter makes it even more important If you have just started running you may feel apprehensive about running in the dark and this can stop you from going out. Although you […] Read more…