Running

Guess who loves running again?

Guess who loves running again?

My passion for running has ignited once again. It must be a combination of the lighter evenings, the slightly warmer temperatures and my resentment of crowded gyms, as people pile in to try and obtain a ‘summer body’ (FYI, your body is always ready for […]

One trainer fits all: Nike Zoom Air Structure 2.0 Review

One trainer fits all: Nike Zoom Air Structure 2.0 Review

I’m what I like to call a ‘pick n mix’ exerciser; some days I go running and others I’m firmly planted in the weights area. Did you know that the type of trainers you wear affects your performance in the gym? Different trainers are designed […]

Running with purpose: Salford 10k 2016

Running with purpose: Salford 10k 2016

After a few months off running, my legs were pounding the pavements once again and on Sunday the 4th September I completed the Salford 10k in 1:00:15!! That’s 3 minutes off my last 10k in February and my new personal best. This wasn’t just any […]

Tips to stay safe when running outdoors

Tips to stay safe when running outdoors

Despite the fact it’s (kind of) summer, you must always keep your personal safety in mind when running outdoors. It’s not just you and the treadmill anymore, you’re running in the big wide world and you never know what kind of horrible humans are out […]

I survived the Leeds Half Marathon

I survived the Leeds Half Marathon

THIS IS AN EXCITING POST SO I MIGHT JUST WRITE IT ALL IN CAPITALS! NO? Ok I’ll stop then. But that doesn’t change the level of excitement that this post still carries! Last Sunday I completed the Leeds Half Marathon! The reason I am so […]

15 things to remember before a half marathon

15 things to remember before a half marathon

My half marathon is only a few days away and it’s safe to say I’m scared. As some of my friends have run a half previously, I thought I could reach out to them and gain comfort from their experience. Here’s some of the things […]

How to prepare for your first half marathon

How to prepare for your first half marathon

As Scar from the Lion king once sang “My teeth and ambitions are bared, be prepared!” and who doesn’t want to take advice from an evil cartoon lion? Simba certainly did and it didn’t do him any harm… Anyway, I digress, today’s blog post is […]

Manchester Winter Run: I did a 10k!

Manchester Winter Run: I did a 10k!

There are three types of runners in the world….

Positive Vibes At Run Or Dye

Positive Vibes At Run Or Dye

I posted a few weeks ago about signing up to do Run or Dye (the UK’s most colourful 5k, don’t cha know!) and last Saturday the day finally came where I got to reveal my true colours!

RUN OR DYE: Running in a rainbow

RUN OR DYE: Running in a rainbow

Have you ever wondered what it would be like running on a rainbow? I absolutely love running, but I have to admit I do get bored when I’m staring at the same bit of wall for an hour on the treadmill. Pounding the pavements outside […]