Sunday musings

Daily writing promptWhat was the hardest personal goal you've set for yourself?View all responses Running a marathon. The marathon itself was fine. Yes, everything that could go wrong, did go wrong on the actual day, but I still hit my target time and finished with all my toenails so I take that as a win. … Continue reading Sunday musings

I ran a marathon!!

Daily writing promptWhat was the hardest personal goal you've set for yourself?View all responses On the 20th October, I ran my first ever marathon! It has always been a goal of mine and it was a huge fitness challenge that I am so pleased to have accomplished. I followed a 20 week training plan (mainly … Continue reading I ran a marathon!!

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptWhat is your favorite form of physical exercise?View all responses I have always been a very active person, but it is only in the last few years or so that I have actually started to enjoy exercising. Beforehand, I would only work out to earn my food, but now I work out because … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Little personal triumph

I have mentioned it before in some of my other posts, but I am currently training for a marathon. The marathon will be in York and takes place on 20th October 2024. For the past 5ish months I have been working super hard to get through my training plan so I can give this marathon … Continue reading Little personal triumph

Naturya gut health superfood porridge with mixed berries

I am now having to go into an office twice a week for work, and this has really thrown my routine into a bit of a shamble. I am currently training for a marathon and as such, I am having to really focus on my nutrition to find out what fuelling method works best for … Continue reading Naturya gut health superfood porridge with mixed berries

Percy Pig piglets mini bags

Where would the UK be without Percy Pig? He is practically a national treasure at this point. I'm also pretty certain he is the main reason why Marks & Spencers (M&S) is still in business these days too. Previously, the only Percy Pig that was vegan friendly was the Veggie Percy, but it seems in … Continue reading Percy Pig piglets mini bags

Request – elcotrolyte recommendations

I am currently training for a half marathon and so am experimenting with the best fuel options. I am also set to run a marathon at the end of the year too so hoping that if I sort my feuling during this half marathon, I can think about it less during the full marathon. I … Continue reading Request – elcotrolyte recommendations

High 5 energy gel orange

One of my big goals for 2024 is to run a half marathon and a full marathon. I did complete a half marathon in 2023, but the one I am planning for 2024 will be my first chipped and timed race, so I am equal parts very nervous for it and also very excited to … Continue reading High 5 energy gel orange

Free Soul vegan protein bar

A big part of building muscle at the gym is ensuring you eat enough protein. Not only does protein help you to build your muscles, it will also help you recover quicker by helping to repair your muscles. Protein is also harder for your body to break down, so high protein foods will leave you … Continue reading Free Soul vegan protein bar

ASCIS London 10km run

I have always loved running. I started running when I was an early teen but really fell in love with it when I was about 16 years old. I have spent most of my life going through periods of running lots and then having quiet periods where I do no running at all. But last … Continue reading ASCIS London 10km run