It was only recently that I began my health and fitness journey and despite a weakness for unhealthy food, I am still committed, especially when finding fun ways to exercise. So, when the opportunity arose to run the muddy obstacle course, The Gauntlet Games, I immediately accepted and enrolled a willing friend to join me. […]
Running for Charities: Cancer Research UK
I think a lot of people may assume that some of these larger charities – like Cancer Research UK get so much sponsorship that they don’t need your help too. In fact, I kind of thought that before I took part in one of their Race For Life events earlier this year and listened to […]
Running events 2015… old favourites and new adventures!
It was only last year that I really began my fitness journey and one of the first things I did was sign up to a load of running events – mostly 10k’s with a few 5k’s. I did this for 2 reasons – I really wanted to regain my love of running, it always suited my body, […]
Tips for Running a 10k
Amy Burton reveals her tips for running a 10k. You’ve pounded the pavement, invested in some trainers and worked out what you’re going to wear the night before. So what’s next? The actual race, of course! If this is your first 10k (or 5k) then make sure you read Amy’s essential tips, after all, she’s got […]
TRIED & TESTED: The British 10k
Whilst many tucked into Sunday lunches and enjoyed a lazy weekend, Amy Burton took part in the British 10k on the 13th July 2014. Here’s her review of it… That was definitely the closest I will get to running a marathon again…. So yes, I have done 2 London Marathons in the past, but no, […]
Do We Own the Night, or does Nike?
Nike’s We Own the Night event saw thousands of women and men gathered to race and support. However, what’s really inspiring the masses to take part in such events? The fitness aspect or the cool branding? Read Emma’s We Own the Night review and decide for yourself. Nike put on a great show on the 10th May at […]