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5 essentials for being a happy runner

It’s so incredible to think this has been my third summer of running, and if anything I’m more excited about it than ever! Whether you are a new runner or an experienced one, there are some things that will improve your performance and enjoyment of running: 1. Comfortable trainers: after three years my trainers are […]

National Dog Day 26th August 2022

August has been a significant month for our family due to our new arrivals as well as commemorating a year since we lost Ollie. So it feels apt that National Dog Day is celebrated this month on the 26th. Say hello to Wurzel and Chas who you may have seen on my Instagram or over […]

The English Channel from The Conqueror Virtual Challenges

For my birthday Chris bought me entry into a virtual challenge: running the width of the English Channel. This is 21 miles or 33km. You can use any type of exercise to complete a challenge and the app has a conversion chart so you can convert a work out or steps into a distance. I […]

How to stay healthy in a heatwave

Summer is here in the UK and the heatwave has struck! It can actually be quite dangerous, even fatal, so it is important to take steps to stay cool. To avoid dehydration and heatstroke follow these top tips: Drink plenty of water. Try to avoid alcohol and caffeine Close curtains and windows on the sunny […]

Jurassic World Dominion review

Last weekend we went to see Jurassic World Dominion. It is the sixth film in the franchise and concludes the plot and character arcs. The film begins four years after the events at Lockwood House and the release of dinosaurs into the wild. Dinosaurs are now at risk from poachers and other forms of exploitation. […]