October 25, 2018
Weight Loss: 11 Simple Food Swaps
Introduction: I have lost over 3.5 stone but have never been on a “diet”. For me, losing weight was part of a whole lifestyle change which included substituting certain foods, portion control and running. Making healthier choices is an essential part of the weight loss journey, however these choices shouldn’t
October 23, 2018
Easy Charity Fundraising Ideas
Introduction: Do you have a charity place for an event and are now looking for fundraising ideas to help you smash your target? Below are some of the easiest and most popular ways to raise funds which don’t require a large amount of money to set up. Bake Sale: Bake
October 20, 2018
What Is Parkrun and Why Is It So Popular?
What Is Parkrun? Every Saturday morning thousands of runners and volunteers travel to their nearest Parkrun. This is a free 5km event which takes place at a multitude of locations across the world every weekend. Parkrun is an event which is open to all. Whether you have never ran before
October 18, 2018
Achieve More: Set SMART Goals
Setting goals helps you to stay motivated and keep track of your progress. For an example of some running and fitness related goals, my personal training goals can be found here. SMART Goals: Using the SMART method ensures that your goals are realistic and can be tracked and achieved. Specific:
October 15, 2018
Simplyhealth Birmingham Half Marathon 2018 Review
Introduction: The Birmingham Half Marathon (Simplyhealth Great Birmingham Run) is an annual half marathon held in the centre of Birmingham. The run costs £36 to enter (£41 for late entries) and if you entered the Simplyhealth Birmingham 10k earlier in the year, you get a £10 discount. The half marathon
October 14, 2018
Simplyhealth Birmingham Half Marathon 2018 Results
Introduction: I completed the Birmingham half marathon last year in 2:59:47, however the weather conditions were very different! It was a relatively hot day in 2017, but unfortunately we had heavy rain all day on October 14th 2018. The course had also changed this year; gone was the hated hill
October 13, 2018
The Essential Pre-Race Checklist
Training for an event is obviously important, but what can you do to ensure that you have a smooth race day after all of your hard work? Below is a pre-race checklist for the day before and the morning of the event to ensure that your race day goes smoothly.
October 11, 2018
Don’t Stop Me Now Book Review
Don’t Stop Me Now is a book written by BBC sports journalist Vassos Alexander and is available in paper, Kindle and Audio book formats. Blurb: “This is a celebration of running – and what lots of us think about when we run. Part escape, part self-discovery, part therapy, part fitness.
October 8, 2018
New 5k Personal Best
I ran the Robin Hood Half Marathon on 30th September, and then took a few days out from running to recover. I tried to run on the Thursday, but struggled and called time after only managing 1 mile (1.5 mile with the warm up walk and cool down). Feeling a
October 3, 2018
Robin Hood Half Marathon 2018 Race Day Results
The Robin Hood Half Marathon takes place in Nottingham and the 2018 run was the 38th time that the half marathon event has taken place. My training hadn’t been the greatest due to suffering with IBS and having multiple doctors and hospital visits. The longest training run I had managed
solid list! =) I love oats and oatmeal. Whenever I am in doubt, I eat them. Whether overnight oats soaked in milk with banana and a dash of cinnamon or make soup with chicken breast and sprinkle with spring onions and roasted garlic.
Wow! Congratulations on your progress! I love the idea of eating more fruit and of swapping potato chips with popcorn. Thanks for sharing awesome swaps.
Great suggestions! I tried Greek yogurt & I Loved it already!