OAG Avoriaz ski trip

OAG Avoriaz ski trip

Have you ever booked a holiday with twelve strangers? That’s exactly what I did in January when I joined the Outdoor Adventure Girls (OAG) annual ski trip to Avoriaz, France. With limited friends who ski and a husband tied up with work, I decided to try the group ski...
Quotes to help motivate you

Quotes to help motivate you

Words have incredible power, especially when it comes to motivation and achieving success. Many top athletes swear by mantras they repeat during tough times, while successful business leaders often hang inspiring quotes in their offices. As the Happiness Personal...
Sunny skiing in Cervinia

Sunny skiing in Cervinia

Spring skiing offers a unique experience that can’t be beaten. Blue skies, warmer temperatures, and abundant sunshine elevate your mood while on the slopes. A ski holiday is always a great time, but add in the opportunity to enjoy a cold drink under the sun, and...
Where to learn to ski in the UK

Where to learn to ski in the UK

The tallest peak in Great Britain is 1345m at Ben Nevis in Scotland.  This is a far cry from the Alps in Europe (4810m at Mount Blanc) or Scandinavia (2469m at Galdhøpiggen).  On average, the UK gets 13 days of laying snowfall a year.  These stats make it very...
Race Review: Tokyo Marathon 2024

Race Review: Tokyo Marathon 2024

Many years ago, a friend challenged me to run 52 marathons in 52 weeks.  I said absolutely not but I will do the Abbott World Marathon Majors instead.  Fast forward 10 years later and she has run several hundred marathons and I am struggling to complete my 6 stars. ...
How to pack for a ski trip

How to pack for a ski trip

Winter ski season is here and many people will be headed out soon for quality time on the slopes.  It can be hard to know what to pack and how to maximize your luggage space, especially when the airlines keep changing the rules, so I though I would share my tips on...
Black Friday ski gift guide

Black Friday ski gift guide

Happy Black Friday! If you’re new to the tradition, Black Friday falls the day after Thanksgiving (on the 4th Thursday of November) and is known for incredible deals and discounts. To kick off the winter season, I’m excited to share my Black Friday Gift Guide...
Finding comfort for the National Three Peaks

Finding comfort for the National Three Peaks

It has been a while since I was scheduled to complete the National Three Peaks challenge (N3PC).  You may have seen on Instagram that I was hospitalized shortly before the scheduled weekend, which meant I had to cancel my place.  From what I saw in the Whatsapp group,...
Level up with Suunto Race

Level up with Suunto Race

For the last 5 years, I have been wearing my Suunto 5 nearly 24 hours a day. I invested in the watch after my desert ultra, where I had to switch between watches as there was no where to charge them. Technology is not my strongpoint, meaning I have simple needs when...