Land's End Snow Squall Parka
There is nothing like getting out and about in the fresh air in the winter time… a brisk walk on a frosty morning is the perfect way to get the blood pumping and an after-dinner walk is a great way … Continued
Olympic Torchbearer!
I may have mentioned how excited I am that the Olympics are in London next year. Well I never managed to get tickets and am now resorting to entering all the competitions I see. BUT! This morning I received a mysterious … Continued
Year in Photos (8 Nov 11) – New Trainers
I have needed new trainers for a while and spent about a week deciding which pair (I don’t take these things lightly!), but today I went and got my new trainers. No excuses now for being lazy I guess… 08/11/11: … Continued
Year in Photos (25 Oct 11) – Rowing Injuries
I went to the gym for the first time in ages today (only coz Netball was cancelled for half term) and look what the rowing machine did to my hands – blisters!! Only teeny ones but 🙁 Just look at … Continued
A Warning to Cyclists
You all know that my bike was stolen yesterday and that it upset me greatly. I wrote about it here. You also know that when I reported it to the police, I was given an “appointment slot” because no-one was … Continued
Someone Stole my Bike!
If you follow me on twitter you will absolutely know that some time over lunch today someone stole my bicycle from outside my office. Nice. It’s a Carrera Vulcan ladies 16″ mountain bike with white frame, white saddle, and since … Continued
Spires and Steeples 2011 – Done!
Last night I said that we had finished the Spires and Steeples Challenge – and the Spires and Steeples Challenge had finished us… This morning I’m feeling achy but not too bad at all. Do you remember this blog post … Continued
Endurance Plus your Swimming
Now the weather is a bit rubbish outside one great way to stay fit and healthy whilst staying warm is to go swimming. We all know that swimming is a fantastic low impact sport that burns calories like nothing else … Continued
Yantra Mat
A little while I remember seeing a segment on a telly programme about relaxation and spa-like treatments you can do at home. One of the things they tested was the Yantra Mat (or a version of it, I can’t remember … Continued
Healthy Honey
You always thought honey was healthy right? Well it is. (Phew!) Honey has always been something humans have eaten – a food, a sweetener, a medicine and even as a currency, it was so highly valued. Apart from having an almost … Continued