onwards we adventure

The year that was.Time to reflect.Think about the future.Discuss what we want to do.Yeah, these are all things we do at the end of one year as the clock ticks over to midnight and 365 days are sitting there in front of us. Just waiting to be filled with our good intention.And there are always … Continue reading onwards we adventure

Bike days..

Until I get more confident on the road I will really only heading out when my husband is with me -  which means weekends only.Last week we headed out and decided to do my first ever road ride. We picked a quiet road and that was the only quiet thing about it. Few cars. Everything … Continue reading Bike days..

Fit not skinny

The 'Why'When we start a new fitness or exercise routine what is our aim? To get fit, to lose weight, to look better in a bikini..? To look like what 'society' says we should. Unfortunately for many people this is the why they start something of this vein, when the only reason should be to be happy … Continue reading Fit not skinny

New name, new ideas.

The beginning..As many of you know, I have been a bit all over the place this last few months. Running has hit an all time low after an amazing year. Injury, unsure of where I'm going and what I want to achieve.I've had such an amazing run (pun totally intended) over the last three years … Continue reading New name, new ideas.

it’s time to ride…

Buy the bikeI have mentioned briefly in another post somewhere about wanting to start cycling, or maybe I had just been thinking about it...anyhoo.Well, shit just got real, coz the weekend just past resulted in me gaining a road cycle and the gear to go with it.Hubby and I did a 15k ride and...omg, how … Continue reading it’s time to ride…

The injured break

We take breaks from running for all sorts of reason. We get busy, go on holidays, are sick, the family are sick, work is overloading us, we lose our 'mojo' or for most of us, the worst thing that stops us running...is injury. Because this usually means a forced stop, we often have mixed feelings … Continue reading The injured break

Days turn into weeks turn into…

...Months and before you know it, the year has ended, your goals have changed, and your mind set is in a whole new place. I had big plans for this year. Some I have kicked, some have changed and one or two have fallen off the wagon. I'm a little lost at the moment hence … Continue reading Days turn into weeks turn into…

Crank-e 5k: 16/9/18

What can I say? This was one of my best runs. After Ross and being under prepared I got myself sorted and in two weeks turned it around. While 5km is not long it is a fast run, and I wanted to feel confident on the flat loop and be able to push myself. I … Continue reading Crank-e 5k: 16/9/18

Ross 10k – 2/9/18″

It's been a week since and I'm only just getting around to posting this. I'd actually forgotten, being busy with work and trying to calm my quad. I'd done the training but missed hills and strength. Ok, so all I'd done is some running. I arrived on the day half an hour early, perfect time … Continue reading Ross 10k – 2/9/18″