Running Shoe Top Tips

Evening & welcome to #WellbeingWednesday. In less than 4 weeks I'm taking part in my next running challenge. On Sunday 26 May, I am running the Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon which takes place in beautiful coastal Argyll, Scotland. A vital part of running is our trainers, so for today's blog, I'm reposting some advice … Continue reading Running Shoe Top Tips

The ingredients for happiness…

Welcome back to #GTime. Today's #SundayTimes has been inspired by my recent trip to Lyon for a race in the beautiful Beaujolais hills. It is dedicated to the Boston Marathon, today's London Marathon & my great school friend Tori & new friends Ronnie & Gary. We spent last weekend together in Lyon, all with a common … Continue reading The ingredients for happiness…

Live in the Present

Afternoon! Welcome to #TheFridayInterview & today's #TheChainofInspiration at 4pm to accompany that last cup of tea before the weekend! At the end of March, Katie Quinn of Downtown Betty, was my fifth interviewee in #TheChainofInspiration. I’m delighted today to introduce our next interviewee - Karen Munnis, a UK Fashion Stylist & Brand Consultant. Over to you Katie! Karen has over 8 … Continue reading Live in the Present

Running on Empty

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

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

Make it Happen

Afternoon! Welcome to #TheFridayInterview and today's #TheChainofInspiration… And as it's International Women's Day, it's the perfect day to feature another inspirational interview with yet another inspirational female! Two weeks ago Erica Blitz was my third interviewee in #TheChainofInspiration. I’m delighted this afternoon to welcome Erica’s chosen interviewee Krista Watters of Bhavana Yoga Boutique in Canada. Over to you Erica! Krista is … Continue reading Make it Happen

Passion inspires Purpose

Afternoon! Welcome to #TheFridayInterview and today's #TheChainofInspiration… Friday is the perfect day to enjoy an inspirational interview, at the earlier time of 4pm, with that last cup of tea before the weekend! Two weeks ago Noura El-Imam was my second interviewee in #TheChainofInspiration. I’m delighted this afternoon to welcome Noura’s chosen interviewee, Erica Blitz. Over to you Noura! "Erica, originally … Continue reading Passion inspires Purpose

Ski Sunday

Evening! Welcome to #SundayTimes & today's #5aday #SkiSunday. In a month I head off to the Swiss Alps for skiing in Verbier & Crans Montana. I've written a few skiing related posts before, so today's #5aday revisits some of these to give you inspiration if planning a ski break. Powder or Party or both? What are your priorities when planning your ski holiday? Read … Continue reading Ski Sunday

Keep your passion alive

Afternoon! Welcome to the new look #TheFridayInterview also now known as #TheChainofInspiration... Friday is the perfect day to enjoy an inspirational interview, at the earlier time of 4pm, with that last cup of tea before the weekend! Back in January, Fit Chick Tori agreed to kick-off a new chain of inspirational interviews - #TheChainofInspiration. I'm delighted this afternoon to welcome Tori's chosen interviewee, Noura … Continue reading Keep your passion alive