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Week 10 complete – one day late!
This week has been a bit strange for me training wise. We stayed in Brighton on Sunday night after the half marathon and then flew off to Iceland for 4 nights on Wednesday. I managed to fit in a 3 mile...
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The perfect running bag ?
For a while now I’ve been on the lookout for a new bag to wear while out running. I have tried a couple but haven’t been completely satisfied with them. My issues with the ones I’ve tried have been:...
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Off to New York City!
We are flying to New York this afternoon for a 6 night break. New York is a really special city for us – it’s where we got engaged and we also went back on our honeymoon, so we’re really excited to be...
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Goddess II – a beauty of a bag
A while back I reviewed the Fleetfoot II running bag from Workplay Bags. I was really impressed with the design and functionality of the bag. I also own one of their Gymwise II bags which has rapidly...
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Workplay Bags Gymwise II – not just for the gym!
My work situation is complicated right now. I won’t bore you with the details but I have to work between two different offices for two different companies in London. About once a week I have to travel...
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Transitioning to minimal shoes – my Saucony Kinvara experience
So I’ve now had my Saucony Kinvara’s for nearly 3 weeks. They are minimilist trainers which is kind of a halfway house between traditional trainers and barefoot. Previous to wearing my Kinvara’s I’d...
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My first Vibram Fivefingers experience
On Thursday night Diary of a Dashing Fashionista invited me along to a Vibram Fivefingers Clinic which was being held at my local running shop Run and Become in Victoria. The Vibram tester team from...
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Workplay Bags at the Vitality Show
Last Thursday I went along to the Vitality Show at Earl’s Court. I was interested to see what the show had to offer, but my main reason for going was to meet Guy Mathiot, the designer behind Workplay...
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Life’s too short for black leggings!
Back when I was overweight my wardrobe was full of black clothing. I felt safe wearing black, it hid a multitude of sins and I wasn’t going to draw attention to myself by wearing it. When I first...
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Workplay Bags Goddess III review and competition
Hi there. I’m Becca’s Goddess III bag, bought from Workplay Bags. Becca’s a bit tired today – she’s recovering from a muddy obstacle race that she did this weekend – she’ll tell you all about it soon....
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Goddess III competition – we have a winner
The competition to win a Workplay Bags Goddess III gym and travel bag closed on Monday. There were a lot of entries and having given quite a lot of thought to the best way to pick the winner, the task...
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Yurbuds Inspire for Women
As we sit in Sydney airport waiting for our flight to Hong Kong and the start of our journey home, my mind is turning to my marathon training that will start in earnest once we’re back in the UK. With...
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Playing away with the Asics Gel-Hyperspeed 5
I am quite a loyal consumer. If I find a product or a brand that I like that works for me I tend to come back time and time again. I’ve been using the same brand of make up since my 20s and the same...
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What this lady lifts
I’ve been strength training for over 18 months now and the large majority of it has been done in my own home. I loved the Ladies Who Lift sessions that I had in the gym with Sally Moss back at the...
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