Training with a boyfriend/girlfriend is hard

Let me first start off by saying I love my boyfriend, I really do. But I'm going to have to do some swallowing of a chill pill when it comes to working out together. I have this thing where sometimes I don't like to try in front of other people. For example new sports, or … Read more

Not the best health day on record

I slipped up today; I had an ice cream and some chips during the afternoon at work. Something I read recently was when you slip up, rather than just dust yourself off and say “I will do better tomorrow”, you should think about why you slipped up and correct that. My problem? I’m an emotional … Read more

First run with proper fitting shoes

Monday morning I woke up and I was so tired, but knew that I needed to start the week off right with a run. Over the weekend we had spent about 6 – 8 hours in the 30 degree sun, and I had little bits of sunburn all over my arms and calf muscles. The … Read more

Tired but smashed it

After yet another sleepless night, I awoke with a headache, stiff neck, and huge black bags under my eyes. Nothing some make up and a nurofen couldn't fix before work though. Overnight, I slept on the inflatable bed downstairs again so I could keep an eye on my dog, who has been recovering from a … Read more

What I never leave home without (my running equipment)

Garmin 920xt

At my recent triathlon, I was lucky enough to score a free shirt from the Garmin exhibit, which read: If you see me collapse, someone pause my Garmin Sadly, that sums me up SO well. There are some things that when it comes to training, I just don’t leave home without. The shoes This is … Read more