A backpack and waterbottle in one, the Mirror 15l Hydration Backpack by Trespass claims to be comfortable, convenient and to save trail runners and mountain bikers time whilst out and about. So how does it stand up to a 6k kayak and 6k run in the hot, humid temperatures of Hong Kong? Eliza tested it […]
TRIED & TESTED: Run and Become
Having decided to live a healthier life, I realised that my current trainers were just not the right shoes to get me to where I want to go! If the truth be told I have never invested in a good pair of running shoes, but have instead played sports in an old pair of Pumas […]
An Interview with Sarah King from The Gauntlet Games
I met with Sarah King, founder of the Gauntlet Games, a fun new obstacle course race that is all about putting smiles on people’s faces rather than running them ragged and leaving them mud-covered and bruised. In between organising inflatables and briefing her gladiators, Sarah managed to spare some time to tell us more. What’s the […]
TRIED & TESTED: One Element Bootcamps
I’m starting this review with an apology. Sorry Water Aid for totally crashing your fitness session. But I do thank you for how welcome you made me feel. Right by Vauxhaull City Farm with the occasional bleat or whinny of a horse, there was also the sound of traffic. And gasping. I’d joined a One […]
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, […]
Healthy Living London’s New Year’s Resolutions: What do we want from 2015?
New Year’s Resolutions are such cliches, something to talk about on the 31st December, become hazy by the 2nd Jan, and totally forgotten by the 15th Jan… so we have decided to be more goal-specific. We have all done a lot in 2014, but where from here…. what does 2015 bring? Since Healthy Living London is all […]
TRIED & TESTED: Barry’s Bootcamp, London…
Normally, I am a little wary of Eliza’s challenges, so I tentatively replied yes to her text, “Are you free on the 29th November?” However, what followed was an invite to Barry’s Bootcamp and an influx of excitement, adrenalin and anticipation. Here is what I thought of Barry’s Bootcamp, London… “It’s only when you know […]
10 reasons why you should join a running club
With the popularity of fun running clubs such Nike Running Club, The Good Gym, Run Dem Crew as well as the 5k ParkRun, more and more casual runners are turning a mere flirtation into something more committed. And it’s easy to see why – instead of lonely times pounding the pavement, running clubs provide a […]
10 Important things to remember when signing up to an Ironman
The Ironman. It’s not something to take lightly. After all, it’s basically a really long triathlon and considered one of the hardest one-day races around. Whilst most people would be hard pressed to sign up for a half marathon, the Ironman consists of not only a full marathon (26.2 miles), but a 2.4 mile swim […]
TRIED & TESTED: Zombie Evacuation
Did Eliza and Fiona end up alive or infected? Say what? Well, when you’re in a world where there’s an outbreak of killer zombies, it’s a pretty important question. The last time I was chased, I was 6 years old, it was playtime and some horrid little gawky boy wanted to look up my skirt. […]