Spectate & Congratulate!
One of the biggest events in the Capital’s (and every runner’s) calendar is upon us. The London Marathon is one of the best days of the year this great city. From January, the number of runners you see out on the weekends, tirelessly pounding the pavements in training seems to increase exponentially as more and [...]
Review: Insanity
It seems everyone has heard of the Insanity workout but no one knows quite what to make of it. All I knew of it was that it is a 60 day program of high intensity interval training. I’ve heard good and bad things but I figured the only way I’ll know is if I try [...]
Workout Vs Work
So, last week I was at Rapha HQ, chatting it up about the Etape and one of the designers mentioned to me that the day before, the whole office had shut down and all the staff went out on a group ride together. Apparently, they do this about three times a year. This fact bowled [...]
Bike Ready Booty
As part of my Etape du Tour training, I’m working with KX Gym in Chelsea. They are helping me get my body ready for the challenge, ensuring that I’m physically ready and my nutrition is on point. Through sessions with the chiropractor Ben (who is awesome by the way), we figured out the weak areas [...]
And the Winners Are…
So, a couple of weeks ago I announced a competition to win a place on the Etape du Tour. Quite honestly, when Rapha gave me the places to give away, I thought ‘Man, I’m gonna have to beg people to take these places. No one is gonna be crazy enough to take this on.’ Well, [...]
Win an Etape du Tour Place!
**THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED** As you know, I’m making my first foray into cycling by diving in head first and taking on the Etape du Tour (baptism by fire?) – 130km through The Alps on July 7th. I’ll be riding as part of Rapha’s Women’s 100 initiative, designed to get more women on bikes. [...]
Pro-Focus: Nicola Adams
Without question, the break out star of the Olympics was flyweight boxer, Nicola Adams. The Leeds lass with a big smile who can certainly pack a punch. Being from Leeds myself and boxing being the sport that got me off the couch and got me active three years ago, having the opportunity to meet Nicola [...]
Win Some Sweaty Betty
Hey there! Wanna win some Sweaty Betty goodies? Ridiculous question. OF COURSE YOU DO. Back in February, Sweaty Betty launched an initiative called The Fit Crowd, of which I am a part – a collective of bloggers who enjoy ze fitness and will act as online ambassadors for Sweaty Betty-ness. They had a great launch [...]
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