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When is it too late to start running? And when are you too old to run? From what I have seen, the answer is never. I am constantly overtaken at races and events by the mature runners more often than the “young and spritely” looking ones. This definitely inspires me to improve as I get older […] Read more…
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…
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…
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…