February 9, 2020
Reebok Nano 9 Shoe Review
Introduction: So I finally took the plunge and invested in a pair of Reebok Nano 9 training shoes! My strength training routine has really been dialed in lately and I find myself pretty committed. Before I used to see weight training as a chore to supplement my running and to
February 2, 2020
The End of January
I don’t like to wish the time away, but it has felt like the longest January ever, for me at least! With that being said, it has been a productive month. To help me stay consistent and motivated, I plan on taking a look back on each month and evaluating
January 28, 2020
Pre-Birthday Weekend and The National Running Show 2020
This month has felt like the longest one on record! I’m not even counting down to payday (27th), nor my birthday (30th), and yet it still feels long. My birthday falls on Thursday this year, so we decided to celebrate it this weekend rather than next as it fell in
January 12, 2020
Why I Want To Be A Personal Trainer
Introduction: I have mentioned a few times in previous posts that I am currently studying towards my Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification. I have also signed up for the Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification as I hope to follow this career path in the future (it was cheaper to enroll
January 9, 2020
Gymshark 66 and Training Update
Gymshark 66: I hope you are all having a great new year so far! To help me stay motivated and consistent, I have decided to take part in the Gymshark 66 Challenge. I’m not going to lie; I had no clue what this was until this year when I got
January 5, 2020
How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Introduction: Ah, the start of a new year! For me, the turning into a new year signifies a clean break and a chance to reset. Sure, I look back and reflect on the previous year, but I don’t dwell on it. Any missed goals or disappoints remain part of the
December 30, 2019
Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!
I just want to wish everyone a merry Christmas / happy holidays! I hope that you have had a great time over the festive period. Unfortunately, I spent the majority of it ill… boo! When I wasn’t being too ill, I spent the rest of the time eating… oops! I
December 10, 2019
Sneyd 10 Mile Pudding Run 2019 Results
Introduction: I ran the Sneyd 10 Mile Pudding Run for the first-time last year. It was not only my first time partaking in the event, but also my first attempt at the 10 mile distance. Usually I stick with the more common distances of 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon.
December 8, 2019
2019 Summary and 2020 Goals
Introduction: Typically, I would wait until the end of December to write a post like this, however I feel like I need to take some positives from 2019 and set a plan to ensure that I can improve in 2020. Towards the end of last year, I set myself some
November 30, 2019
Exciting News! Déjà vu!
I remember first posting about my “exciting news” like it was yesterday… fast forward two years and I am lucky enough to be receiving the same news! Albeit under slightly different conditions, but with the same outcome… ***SPOILER*** I have a London Marathon place for 2020! After being unsuccessful in
