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ptmollie

Yup, that`s me.

After a pretty nasty fall on our last day of skiing in Italy, I had convinced myself I had to run my left calf. The pain was so bad, I couldn`t put my skis on and had to take a taxi back to our flat. Following my mom`s advice, I iced my calf and kept it elevated that evening.

On our travel day, it felt much better but it was still a bit painful to walk and climb stairs. Luckily, I was already booked in for a sports therapy appointment at @thewellnessandbeautyclinic_ #gifted to help reliebe tight muscles after a few more sessions on the slopes. We had to quickly change our plans.

Instead, my amazing sports therapist, Ben, did a quick exam and then got started on the laser therapy. He used both @klaseruk and @indibarehab all over my calf, which should promote healing (if I really did have a tear). Ben`s USP is a hot stone massage so that is how he ended the session. The room was toasty warm so I probably could have nodded off if Ben and I were not chatting away.

So far, there isn`t any visible bruising and stairs are a bit easier for me today. I would call that a win! We shall see if things continue to improve over the next few days.

There is only a few days left to get 50% off your first sports therapy session (and/or facial) using code VAL50 at the Wellness and Beauty Clinic which is located in West Hampstead. I highly suggest booking in now as prices will be going up soon.

Don`t forget, you can get 10% off every appointment using my code PTMWBC10.

#sportstherapy #klaser #indiba #lasertherapy #osteo #physiotherapy #beautyclinic #wellnessclinic #westhampstead

ptmollie

Happy Valentine`s Day!

On Tuesday night, I went speed dating @runandbecome1 to find my perfect sports bra match. Sports bras are notoriously hard to shop for as every woman (and her b00bs) are shaped differently and therefore need different support.

Run and Become are the first bricks and mortar stockist of @maaree sports bras. I have been following this brand for a long time (female British founder and designer!) but have never bought one online because I didn`t know if it would fit.

The speed dating set up was really neat and all the attendees were quickly measured and advised on which style and size bra to try. Plus we had the founder there checking on us in the fitting room.

My perfect match? A Solidarity bra in size 34F. For a long time, I was always a 36C. In normal bras, I am now a 38C. I am just relieved to have a sports bra that fits me well.

Please do head over to Run and Become (short walk from Victoria Station) and get measured up. Let`s support small businesses and our busts.

#runandbecome #maaree #sportsbra #sportsbras #speeddating #valentinesday #perfectmatch

ptmollie

@outdooradventuregirlsuk ski trip to France last month took me back to my youth where snowfall was a daily occurrence in the winter. While I wish it happened more often in London, the city can`t really handle it.

My happy place is in the snowy mountains. Which is why I am thrilled to be headed to @cervinoskiparadise tomorrow with my husband!

I haven`t been to this resort before and have only heard good things. What kind of I do so you want me to report back with? Annual snow fall? Difficulty of terrain? Where to go for apres ski?

Let me know in the comments below.

Thanks to @axistravelmarketing for arranging #prgift of a lift pass and lunches.


#snow #snowfall #iloveit #skiing #skitrip #italy

ptmollie

Sports therapy is a blanket term for many types of treatment - sports massage, assisted stretching, hot stone massage, and laser therapy with @klaseruk @indibarehab . I was lucky enough to try #lasertherapy at @thewellnessandbeautyclinic_ #gifted last week and am.imprrased so far.

After skiing for 5 days in France, then teaching 4 spin classes in one week, my legs were in need of some TLC. Ben, the sports therapist at The Wellness and Beauty Clinic in West Hampstead, did a quick physical assessment of how tight my legs were and decided it was time to promote healing at the cellular level. I was told the healing radio frequency would not also help my aching muscles from the recent physical activities but also treat the Achilles tendonapathy I have had for over 20 years.

Depending on the injury and whether it is chronic or acute, you may need several laser therapy sessions. As I have only had one, I am cautiously optimistic with how my healing will progress. The stairs are a bit easier in the morning but is this just a placebo effect?

Check back next week as I have a 2nd sports therapy session booked with Ben (who is pretty awesome BTW*).

What is your experience with laser therapy? Let me know in the comments below.


*Sorry Sam

#sportstherapy #indiba #klaser #injuredrunner #marathontraining #injuryprevention

ptmollie

Ok, it wasn`t *too* much money for the trip overall (great value with @outdooradventuregirlsuk for their 1 week ski trip to @avoriaz1800_officiel with @chillypowderholidays ) but it was an £70 for the extra access to Switzerland. Due to the rainy windy weather, we only made it to the Swiss side twice during our stay.

But those days were epic- blue skies and fresh tracks.

Jacket #gifted from @tog24official


#ski #skiing #skitrip #skiswitzerland #avoriaz1800

ptmollie

Dreaming of the fresh snowfall we had in @avoriaz1800_officiel in January.

There is nothing like fresh snow sprinkled on the ground and trees. This blanket tends of mute the surroundings and the sun shines a bit brighter as it reflects off of the glistening white carpet.

Today, in London I see muddy fields with patches of green grass. What I wouldn`t give to be back in the snowy mountains for some peace.

What is your current mood?


#trendingaudio #currentmood #alpineviews #avoriaz #avoriaz1800 #snowscape #skiholiday @outdooradventuregirlsuk #skitrip #oag

ptmollie

EAT 🍴SKI ⛷️ RAVE 🕺🏼REPEAT 🔁

These are just a few clips from my week in @avoriaz1800_officiel with @outdooradventuregirlsuk at @chillypowderholidays

Let`s start with EAT: Every morning, we had a hot breakfast (aside from Wednesday when staff have a day off) alongside continental options and French pastries. At 4pm, tea time gave us one sweet and one savory snack. Dinner was at 7:45pm. Three courses with unlimited wine and a cheese board that I was always too full to try. I packed snacks and tried to stick to baguettes the slopes for lunch to save a few Euros.

SKI: There was a range of abilities in the group, which worked well. Half the women took lessons a few days. I skied with @lauren_clarky and @lillyjehu_ with the @portesdusoleil pass. We spent a glorious blue sky day in Switzerland, where the slopes were wide and not very busy. Five days of skiing nearly killed my legs but a massage gun and daily dips in the hot tub helped.

RAVE: The group went to @foliedouceavoriaz for lunch on Tuesday. Unfortunately, it rained all day so the meal was inside and not many people came to the bar for happy hour. However, the next day offered spring skiing weather and a solid dance party from 3-6pm. I only lasted 30 minutes as I was still in my ski boots and was taking a day off drinking. I love to dance so it was hard for me to leave. However, I knew my legs would thank my in the end. To be honest, there isn`t much time for partying if you are trying to balance skiing and sleeping too. With the other women on this trip, we found a nice balance of chatting, dancing, watching a film and enjoying time together over dinner.

REPEAT: We arrived on a Saturday and @doorstep_skis brought our hired kit to the chalet to try on (all equipment hire, accommodation with 2 meals and tea/day, and lift passes is included in trip price). Sunday-Thursday we were on repeat. Friday we headed to Geneva airport after a morning in Morzine. It is nice to have a few days to acclimatize to reality before returning to work. Some of the group is staying in Geneva for an extra day to explore.

This is a trip I will definitely book again. See comments for more info