Week 5 of 16 was about building strength - through some alpine hill-training, and my longest run so far. Here are the highlights as recorded by my Nike Plus app: But the real highlights of my week were a couple of firsts... I participated in my first Parkrun, AND I had my screen debut at BAFTA … Continue reading The 4 Ps: A Week of Firsts
Tag: Skiing
How do you define “experience”?
I work in event marketing for an agency that describes itself as "The experience agency". We specialise in bringing brands to life through one-to-one experiences that are authentic, memorable and ultimately create brand advocacy. I've recently returned from skiing in Verbier, Switzerland where my brother runs a luxury ski chalet business - Bramble Ski and its even … Continue reading How do you define “experience”?
Swiss O’Clock
Evening! Following on from my last post 'From Russia With Love' here is the second in a series of 5 travel reviews; with this one focused on a country that I keep returning to - Switzerland. Over the last year, I've had three trips to Switzerland - mainly to visit my brother, sister-in-law and gorgeous two nieces … Continue reading Swiss O’Clock
GTime Out
Hello and welcome to today's short and sweet #5aday and my last post until Thursday 21st March. It's #SundayTimes and I'm currently writing this while chilling, after a day's skiing in Verbier, Switzerland. My #5aday today is made up of the key highlights of this week's holiday. 1. Rest and Relaxation - I've had a … Continue reading GTime Out
Ski in Style
Evening! It's #SaturdayShopping time... With London Fashion Week comes talk of A/W13 trends to watch out for but what about looking hot this winter? In preparation for skiing in a few weeks, tonight's #5aday features gear to make you stand out on the slopes & ensure you ski in style. Gucci Goggles in Silver - With double lenses & special technology to … Continue reading Ski in Style
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
Après without the Ski
Welcome to #ThursdayFriday! Tonight's #5aday is Après (without the Ski) in London... Enjoy the following winter-themed bars this winter. Bodo's Schloss, High Street Ken - Newly opened Austrian Ski Lodge bar, restaurant & disco with DJ in ski gondola! Forzawin(ter), E2 - Summer rooftop supperclub has turned all wintery with rugs, mulled wine & cheese Fonduta. Montague Ski Lodge, Bloomsbury - Pine trees, … Continue reading Après without the Ski
Perfect Ski Bum
Welcome to #WellbeingWednesday. In just over a month I will be hitting the slopes for the 1st time this ski season (subject to snow!)... Apparently the best bodies for skiing are decathletes, with all the aspects of their training & disciplines making the perfect athlete. You may not be an Olympic decathlete but if you’re tackling the … Continue reading Perfect Ski Bum
Powder Pig
Welcome to the #MondayMonthlyInterview when on the 1st Monday of each month, I interview someone doing interesting stuff with their life. I have just booked my ski holiday to Switzerland for Christmas to stay with my brother who runs a ski business in Verbier & St Anton... I'm pleased to welcome Colin Mayo, co-founder of Bramble Ski as today's interviewee, … Continue reading Powder Pig
Pick of the Pistes
Evening! It's 3 months to go to Christmas & I have just booked my flights to Geneva for a white Christmas skiing in the Swiss Alps... Now's the time to be planning this winter's ski holiday, so today's #ThursdayFriday #5aday features 5 resorts with a difference... Gstaad, Switzerland - Romantic resort & a fave with the … Continue reading Pick of the Pistes
Not The Mayo Clinic 