Week 1 of 16 done! This week was considered a "Warm-Up" week, aimed at getting me back into the swing of training six times a week after some time off post Norwich Half Marathon in November. It was a tough week all-in-all - I felt quite stiff and achy at the beginning - and it's been hard … Continue reading The 4 Ps: #15WeeksToGo
Tag: Wellbeing
2014 – A Year of Two Halves?
Well actually three half... marathons, a 30km trail run, a 10-miler and a 10k. I can't quite believe it but tomorrow is December. 2015 is suddenly around the corner. Festive lights and decorations adorn the streets. We wore Christmas jumpers to work last week. And all the talk is of Christmas parties and holidays. So as is tradition at this time of year, … Continue reading 2014 – A Year of Two Halves?
Back to Basics with Bikram
While I've been following a strict running programme since January, my Bikram Yoga practice has suffered. On Monday night, after 10 weeks off, I finally plucked up the courage to head back to Bikram... It was gruelling. I had forgotten how much of a heart-pumping, limb-stretching, sweat-inducing workout it is! To try and combat the … Continue reading Back to Basics with Bikram
Winter in Dubai
A friend of mine is heading off to Dubai this weekend for some winter sun, inspiring me to write a review of my travels there... I've been 3 times over the last 5 years to visit a couple of friends who are working over there. Dubai is certainly not for everyone. It's man-made. It's materialistic. … Continue reading Winter in Dubai
Happy New You!
Happy New Year to you all! I've never really been one for New Year's Resolutions but last year started a tradition of setting myself some goals for 2013, and committing them to writing. It works! While I didn't achieve all of them (4 out of 5 is not bad?!), it definitely helped to write them … Continue reading Happy New You!
5 tips for Bikram Beginners
Every Sunday evening I take part in a Bikram Yoga class - I find it the perfect way to seal off a weekend, and a great way to set me up for the week ahead... It's been nearly a year since I've been practicing Bikram at Richmond's studio (it was one of my New Year's … Continue reading 5 tips for Bikram Beginners
Tattoo or not Tattoo?
Hello & welcome to #WellbeingWednesday. It’s been a while since I last blogged, as I've been so busy with work & play! I felt inspired to write today's blog having just read a great article by Sali Hughes, Beauty Editor in today’s edition of the daily Emerald Street email by Stylist. The article is largely … Continue reading Tattoo or not Tattoo?
6 months later…
Welcome to #SundayTimes. Hope you're outdoors enjoying this spectacular weather! 6 months ago I wrote a blog about my New Year's Resolutions. At the time I also mentioned an article in the Metro which said that only 1 in 11 of us will have stuck to our New Year's Resolutions in 6 month's time... As a test, … Continue reading 6 months later…
Horse Power
Welcome to #WellbeingWednesday. This week welcomes one of the most prestigious horse racing events of the year with Royal Ascot. While I haven't had much direct contact with horses, I've always admired them from afar. They are such powerful, graceful and mysterious creatures. I was talking to a friend of mine (today we'll call her Julia) … Continue reading Horse Power
The Challenge of Running…
Welcome to #WellbeingWednesday. One of my New Year Resolutions was to get a PB (Personal Best) in the Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon. While the PB escaped me, it was still a great challenge to work towards. And I've just received a last call email to register for the popular 2014 Brighton Half Marathon on … Continue reading The Challenge of Running…
Not The Mayo Clinic 