Hello! Over the last few weeks I've been feeling run down & full of cold. Not great preparation for my run this coming weekend! I have been popping so many pills I'm rattling! So, today's #WellbeingWednesday #5aday features great supplements to keep you fighting fit. Boots Pharmaceuticals Cold & Flu relief Echinacea - a herbal medicine to … Continue reading Running on Empty
Author: Sarah Mayo
For over 20 years, Sarah has helped some of the world’s leading brands, including Honda, BMW and Callaway Golf, connect with their communities through the power of live events and brand experience. More recently this has evolved into a general marketing specialism with Sarah shaping marketing strategies in-house for leading marketing agencies.
In her last role, Sarah sat on the EMEA executive board of a global brand experience company, in the role of Marketing Director.
Sarah is an avid runner with numerous marathons, an ultra and many trail runs under her belt. She is also a certified Level 3 Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor and Nutritional Advisor with a particular interest in behaviour change and nutrition.
Running Scared…
Welcome to #BookClubMonday! This coming Sunday I am running a 30km in France (& I'm scared!). During my (insufficient) training I've been listening to audiobooks. So today's #5aday features 5 great audiobooks to run to... My preference is for a gripping thriller to escape the pounding of those pavements! The Fear Index by Robert Harris - Be transported to lakeside Geneva where … Continue reading Running Scared…
Snow White
Welcome to #SaturdayShopping! Until today, this week has been cold, windy & snowy! Which doesn't inspire shopping for spring/summer... Or does it? Today's #5aday is inspired by this week's snow & one of summer's key trends - the colour white! Prepare for a white-out! Mango White Elecktra Super Slim Jeans - I am a real fan of the elecktra … Continue reading Snow White
Go West!
Welcome to #ThursdayFriday! On Sunday I featured some top eateries to visit in South West London on the Thames between Putney & Barnes. Today I'm heading further west along the Thames to my current stomping ground & featuring 5 more must-visit places this coming summer... Kew - Rock and Rose - one of my favourite … Continue reading Go West!
Spring Time Treats
Welcome to #TuesdayTreats. It's April, it's officially spring & we've just had payday... so today's #5aday theme is spring time treats! One of the key trends this spring/summer is print & today's theme is inspired by spring blossom & pretty florals on the highstreet. Zara Oriental Print Shirt - Opt for an elegant look this spring in this oriental print … Continue reading Spring Time Treats
Row Row Row Your Boat
Happy Easter & welcome to #SundayTimes & today's #GTime... Today is also the day of the 159th Oxford v. Cambridge Boat Race on the Thames between Putney & Mortlake. So, having lived in the area over the last 14 years, today's #5aday is a pub crawl of great watering holes & eateries along the course. Putney … Continue reading Row Row Row Your Boat
Love what you’re doing
Afternoon! Welcome this Good Friday to #TheFridayInterview and today's #TheChainofInspiration… At the beginning of March, Krista Watters of Bhavana Yoga Boutique, was my fourth interviewee in #TheChainofInspiration. I’m delighted today to introduce our next interviewee - Katie Quinn, designer/creative director for http://www.downtownbetty.com. Over to you Krista! Katie is from Vancouver, BC. She is a very inspirational, eco-conscious clothing/fashion … Continue reading Love what you’re doing
Beat the Blues
Welcome to #WellbeingWednesday! While winter seems to maintain a firm grip on the weather, it can be easy to get down in the dumps. So today's #5aday aims to help you bid goodbye to that bad frame of mind with these 5 steps to beating the blues & boosting your mood! Exercise - For an instant boost, release those endorphins by … Continue reading Beat the Blues
“Maktub” (It is written)
Welcome to #BookClubMonday! It's been a few weeks since the last book blog so today's #5aday features the last 5 books that I've read. It's an eclectic mix, so there should be something here for all tastes & moods... including some classics & current bestsellers. Waiting for Sunrise by William Boyd - Sunday Times Bestseller! Enter a wartime world … Continue reading “Maktub” (It is written)
Look on the bright side…
Welcome to #SaturdayShopping! It may officially be spring but the weather is filthy! Weekends like this are made for holing up at home. Today's #5aday was inspired by a recent trip to The Conran Shop when I fell in love with the bright neon lighting & beautiful displays. So it may be disgustingly cold out there but bring a bit of … Continue reading Look on the bright side…
Not The Mayo Clinic 