CHRISTMAS IS OVER – WAAA Ok so I bet you are still feeling the Christmas dinners! So now it’s time to burn them off! today is one of the longest days to prepare you for the New Year Snacks and drinkies! If you are starting to feel sore after the last days of fitmas then […] Read more…
The 12 Days Of Fitmas – Day 3
HAPPY DAY AFTER BOXING DAY – Am I dragging this out now? So Christmas is almost over – although you probably have loads of leftovers if you are anything like us! – to keep from having to expand the waistband today we have an ab related workout for The 12 Days of Fitmas Day 3 […] Read more…
The 12 Days Of Fitmas – Day 2
HAPPY BOXING DAY – That’s a thing right? Welcome to The 12 Days of Fitmas – Day 2 I hope you had a great day yesterday! BUT It’s time to take it up a notch after all that eating and drinking! If you are just joining us now then jump right in! – or if […] Read more…
The 12 Days of Fitmas – Day 1
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!! And Welcome to Day 1 of The 12 Days of Fitmas! Well done you for being here and wanting to get a head start – it doesn’t matter if you have arrived late – what counts is that you’re here!! I hope you are all enjoying your holidays! – let’s make it guilt […] Read more…
The 12 Days of Fitmas – Christmas Fitness Challenge
Christmas is a time for eating, drinking and being merry but if I don’t do something (anything) fitness-wise I feel really sluggish and regret it when the new year comes! I know 10 star jumps are not the equivalent to the massive piece of cake I’m having for pudding BUT it’s better than nothing! So […] 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…
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…
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…
Tips For Running In The Winter
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…