Steady as she rows
I’m really enjoying rowing and have settled into a lovely club. I’m also having fun learning a new skill, and I can see why people rave about rowing and being on the water. It’s magical. This aside, I’ve realised it will never replace my love of running, especially the runs in the dark on wet, […]
Don’t Do That, Do This: Tips from your average fit person
Fitness is all about efficiency, power, and dedication — but so often, we fall into habits that drain our progress rather than fuel it. As someone who’s spent years playing around with my routine and injuring myself along the way, I’ve learned that what not to do is just as important as what to do. […]
Early starts are hard
Ah, mornings. They’re like that one friend who’s always early to the party — annoying but somehow indispensable. I’m not an early bird by nature, but I’ve learned to be. While the rest of the world is snugly nestled in the land of dreams, I’m up at the crack of dawn. Here’s why I’m all […]
Meet the Support Squad: Claire
In 2004, the fabulous “Dawn Treader’ Annabel was my Personal Trainer as I was trying to get fit after the birth of my daughter. We clicked and became friends but drifted apart as life and children took our focus. Fast forward to 2024 and my curiosity was piqued when Annabel messaged me on Facebook to […]
For sh*ts and gigs
Definition of a Gig: a light, narrow, ship’s boat, built for speed. Typically, they are six oared and carry a coxswain. Gigs are made made from Cornish leaf elm and were originally used to transport a “pilot” from land to large vessel. A couple of months ago I finally took the leap and went down […]