Coast to Coast part 2: a bit owchier

In part 1, I had a lovely time joined with lots of lovely people and had lots of tasty food. I was running really well through the Vale of Mowbray (the flat bit) at the end of day four and my legs felt great...

Coast to Coast part 1: A Lovely Holiday

It’s been a couple of years since I’ve written a detailed account of a long race, or indeed had a big scary running goal, so here we are...

To Do Tombola: combating procrastination

Around 20% of the population are chronic procrastinators, according to Dr Ferrari. It’s easy to joke about (I told people I was putting off writing this post, lol irony), but it’s a serious problem. Have you ever missed out on an opportunity because you put it off? Before you read any further, I strongly recommend …

December Dip a Day 2020: “Normal” is relative

I decided fairly spur-of-the-moment that I wanted to dip every day in December 2020...

So you wanna go (partly) plant-based?

You don’t even have to say goodbye to a fish finger sandwich… Have you watched GameChangers? Doing Veganuary? Love animals? Got a New Year’s Resolution for Meatless Mondays? Or just wondering what your life would be like with more fibre on your plate? Read on to expand your culinary horizons, and find out how I've …

Porridge Tips

Ahh, the classic warming winter breakfast. Some people love it, others hate it. Maybe it's the texture, maybe you just haven't found the right flavour combination. Read on to revitalise your oats...

Why should I join a sports club?

As a member of two running clubs, I think they're the best thing since waffle makers.

Out of the comfort zone, into the fire

"Risk averse" is my middle name. Or it certainly used to be.

Humblebrags and Humility: a help or a hindrance?

"Ok, if you could just not be modest for the next thirty seconds, tell me just how tough this race is. It's 268 miles; it's not flat, it's tough, and the weather is pretty brutal..." — BBC interview with Jasmin Paris shortly after she smashed the overall Spine Race course record in January 2019 We …

Favourite Cookies (updated Jan 2021)

It's Bake Off time again!  Here's a nice easy, delicious, dairy free recipe to accompany a cuppa or a coffee.  Ingredients: – 60ml (1/4 cup) soy mylk (or other dairy-free mylk) – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 200g dark chocolate (the Lidl one in the red packet is great), roughly chopped, hit with a rolling …