December 31, 2024
2025 – My Comeback Year… Hopefully!
Table of Contents Toggle IntroductionFitnessRun a half marathon Run 10k under 60 minutes Run 5k under 30 minutes Get back to strength training HealthReach 130 lbsEat more protein Drink more water Mental HealthTreatment Friends and familySelf-careGrowthRead at least 1 book per month Complete my PT qualification Get out of my comfort zone Financial Don’t impulse buy Avoid using my credit card HobbiesBlog regularly Attend
June 5, 2024
Going from couch to runner all over again!
Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:First Run:Intervals:Consistency:Conclusion: Introduction: This update is a little later than planned, but my foot is now pretty much recovered, which means that I have been able to get out running. Well, the first few outings were probably just as much walking, but hey ho! I knew
March 21, 2024
2024? How Did That Happen?!
Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:Fitness and Weight Loss:Routine:Habits:Conclusion: Introduction: Wow, OK, so it’s nearly April 2024… looking back and realizing that my last post was at the start of July 2022 was quite a shock! It’s not that I haven’t thought about posting, it’s just been quite a crazy two
July 4, 2022
Garmin 955: First Impressions
Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:Unboxing:Setting Up:First Run:Battery Life:Exciting Features:Conclusion: Introduction: As a way to boost my motivation and get back into training, I took the plunge and upgraded to a Garmin 955. My Garmin 945 is now three years old, so I was pretty excited to see what the newest
January 11, 2022
Free National Running Show Tickets
Hi all, I hope you are keeping well! I have recently been invited to The National Running Show, which also means that I get a code to share with my readers that grants free access to the event (link available at the bottom of the post). Table of Contents Toggle
March 11, 2021
Nike Pegasus Trail 2 Review
Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:First Impressions:Sizing:Running:Distances:Pace:Rotation:Conclusion:Photo’s: Introduction: I’ve never actually been a trail runner. Mainly due to the fact that there were no real running routes near where I lived. The closest would have been along the canal, which I did run a few times, albeit in my road running
March 1, 2021
February Reflection
Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:The Good:The Bad:The Meh:Stats:Conclusion: Introduction: It only feels like two minutes ago that I was posting my January reflection post! February seems to have just flown by. News of the planned “roadmap” for England with regards to the lockdown situation has helped to put a positive
February 24, 2021
When To Replace Running Shoes
Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:Factors To Consider:MileageWear and TearFeelingFatigueNigglesConclusion: Introduction: Sometimes it can be difficult to make the choice to replace a pair of running shoes. This is especially true if they still look like they are in good condition. Replacing a beat-up looking pair of shoes may seem like
February 11, 2021
How Long Do Running Shoes Last?
Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:Factors To Consider:Type of Running ShoeWeightFitPronationTerrainRotationCareMaterialsClimateShelf LifeConclusion: Introduction: This is a question that I see asked a lot in many different variations: “when to buy new running shoes?”, “how many miles before I need new running shoes?”, “how often should I replace my running shoes?”, and
February 1, 2021
January Reflection
Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:The Good:The Bad:The Meh:Stats:Conclusion: Introduction: Ah, January… the month where the majority of us start off with fresh hopes, dreams and goals. Granted, this January was always going to be slightly different given the global pandemic that is still affecting most of us. With that being












