To stay active this December (and balance out all the quality street), I’ve registered for the ‘Run up to Christmas‘ virtual challenge. Joining this online community, you can run at your own pace and location from December 1st to 25th, aiming to reach 50km, 100km, 150km, 200km, or an impressive 250km milestone. You can participate …
Yorkshire Marathon 2018
York turned pink last weekend as the Yorkshire Marathon and ten-mile road race returned to the city for its 6th year. This event will always be special to me as it’s in my hometown and it was the first marathon I ever did. However, it’s a review of a different kind this week because this year I …
iVYVERDURE iRELIEF anti-chafing
We’ve all experienced it, we’ve finished a long run, feeling awesome, jumped in the shower and the minute the water hits you OUCH!!! You realised you’ve chafed in places you didn’t think were possible. It’s uncomfortable, painful, and far from attractive. For many, chafing occurs in unexpected areas like underarms, inner thighs or around the …
It’s London Marathon ballot time
It’s that time of year again, October, one of those special months on the calendar. Pumpkin spice lattes have returned at your favourite coffee shop, your favourite TV shows are back on air (yes, even Strictly, and who would have thought you’d root for Joe Sugg?), and the results for the London Marathon ballot have …
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon 2018
“Never again!” exclaimed my friend as she triumphantly crossed the finish line of the Manchester Marathon back in April. The very next morning, she sent me a text: “Interested in joining the Loch Ness Marathon?” My reply? “If the medal is the Loch Ness monster, count me in!” And so, last weekend, we embarked on …
Race for Life – York
A few weeks back, I received an invitation from Angela at Love Living Well to participate in the York Race for Life. I had never taken part in one before and the 10K option fitted in well with my marathon plan, so I seized the opportunity. Race day got off to a rainy start but …