‘What are you doing over the weekend Rachel?’ …Well, on Sunday, I’m getting up at 4.30am, driving a 260-mile round-trip to run in rain, hail and 56mph wind. As those words came out of my mouth I wondered if it was time to re-evaluate my hobbies. Last weekend saw my second race of the year …
Snake Lane 2019
I’ve been a bit quiet on the blogging front recently, as I’ve been fully immersed in my Manchester Marathon training, and the race day is rapidly approaching! Last Sunday marked my return to racing since the Loch Ness Marathon, as I participated in the Snake Lane 10, a relatively intimate event featuring approximately 1,100 enthusiastic …
Feel the OO
I’ve been seeing lots of posts on Instagram raving about OOFOS and how fab they are. I’d had my eye on a pair for a while, wondering if they really lived up to the hype. Finally, after months of deliberation, I caved and I bought a pair. To put them to the test I’ve swapped …
Be stronger than your excuses
In the journey of maintaining a fitness routine, we all encounter moments where motivation seems to slip away. Here’s how you can overcome common excuses and stay committed to your fitness goals: Excuse: I am too tired after work This is a challenge many of us face. To combat it, consider starting your day with your workout. Morning …
Christmas Gift Guide 2019
There, I’ve done it – I’ve dropped the C word and I’m not even going to apologise for it. We are now in November and we organised types are busy planning for Xmas. For me, the hardest part is thinking of what to buy people. Fear not, I’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up …
First Impressions: Ledlenser® NEO4 Head Torch
The clocks have gone back and the lighter nights are a thing of the past. It’s time to wrap up warm, dig out the reflective gear and the head torch. Running in the dark requires extra effort and I tend to be a little over cautious. Earlier this year I attended the Running Awards, where I was …