Tools You Need for Taking Care of Your Kids, Home & Yourself!
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…
Plank workouts are an excellent way to get a full body workout from anywhere and there are a lot more variations than people realise! Plank, if you’re low on time then planks are the way to go. These diverse exercises are perfect for core conditioning and toning whilst engaging many different muscles. They have a […] Read more…
In need of motivation? If you are adamant you want to sit in front of the TV, what better way than to watch something that inspires you to get up and do something afterwards? I do a lot of home workouts so putting on a motivating film really helps me to push myself harder and keep me […] Read more…
My son was born in Jan 2012 and rather than lose “the baby weight” I just obliviously, continued to put weight on On my 21st birthday, (April 2013) I weighed just over 14stone which for my 5ft 2” frame puts my BMI at 36.6 and firmly classed me as clinically obese. At the time I […] Read more…
So you’ve decided to run! YAY, that’s the first step. Now if you’re a complete beginner, there are a variety of frequently asked questions you won’t even realise you needed to consider yet! Don’t worry it’s not as confusing as it looks, all of my suggestions/answers are things I tried and what works for me. […] Read more…
Let’s get the low-down on HIIT training You may hear this acronym a lot, but it can be intimidating to know what this means or what it means for you! I am answering all the questions about HIIT training and exercises. What is HIIT? It stands for High-Intensity Interval Training. As the name suggests these […] Read more…
What is it? Smashrun is a platform that allows you to compile and make sense of your running data. It does this in the hope that with better understanding of your statistics and all of your runs in context to your life and others, you will be more motivated to run and ultimately progress […] Read more…
Strength training has been increasingly added to athletes and runners’ training programs recently. Specifically, in the last couple of years, athletes are noticing better running times and improved performance, as well as feeling better during their activities which the attribute to the integration of strength training into their routine. Strength training is also important for […] Read more…
Walk/Running, what is it and how can it help you as a beginner runner? This post is part of the Beginner Running series and is a great place to start for those who might be apprehensive about starting a running program or who are looking to start running with no experience! With a BMI of 36 I […] Read more…