Adventures are for everybody

As part of the Decathlon Bloggers’ Community, I was very happy to take part in their recent #sportforeverybody campaign.  We wanted to demonstrate that anyone, no matter what there size or shape, is able to over their body in a way they enjoy.  Most people think...

Race Review: Ragnar Relay UK

Ragnar Randoms- ready to go at the start line.  Photo from team captain, Natalie.Ragar Relay has been on my radar for a while.  It is HUGE in the USA and my sister-in-law takes part a few times a year (she is really fit BTW).  This year was the second...

Hydrating for a desert ultra

The biggest worry people seemed to have about my desert ultra was how I was going to stay hydrated.  In actual fact, more people tend to suffer from hyponatremia during these sorts of events than dehydration.  Hyponatremia happens when you drink too much...

Join my beginner’s run club

I was never a fast runner.  Even now, I am fast for me but nowhere near as speedy as some of my friends.  There have been many times where I have showed up for a group run (either formally or informally organized) and found myself at the back, wondering how...

My 4×4 Challenge is complete!

I am experiencing a wave of relief as I type this.  I knew that the 4×4 challenge would be tough on me physically, mentally and emotionally.  There was so much packing, logistics, planning and physical effort involved to get it done.  My house is a...