Quickie workout #2

Quickie workout #2

Welcome back!  Hope you enjoy today’s workout.  You can use tv commercials as 20-30 second intervals or a kitchen timer. Repeat the list at least three times in a row to build up to 15 minutes.  If you are unclear what the exercise is I am describing, please...
Practicing my downward dog at puppy yoga

Practicing my downward dog at puppy yoga

Instagram has a knack of knowing which adverts will interest me. Most of my feed is about exercise and fitness, as well as dogs. They got their algorithm right when Pawside Yoga popped into my feed. Yoga in a room full of puppies? I was sold, even with a price tag of...
What is parkrun?

What is parkrun?

On 11 January, I celebrated my 50th parkrun with a few hundred of my neighbours, James, and a few London friends that I know because of running. I realize though that many of my readers are from outside the UK so might not be familiar with the concept of parkrun. ...
Do you have time for a quickie?

Do you have time for a quickie?

Of course you do! When I first started this blog, I would share a new 13-15 minute workout on Sundays.  You can also check for posts tagged ‘quickie’ to mix and match.  Minimal kit is required so you can do it anywhere. It is handy to have a timer or watch...
Yoga for skiers, snowboarders and everyone else

Yoga for skiers, snowboarders and everyone else

Growing up with four proper seasons, I must say I really miss having a proper winter.  I find London has two season- cold and raining and warm and raining.  I try to find snowy mountains at least once a year.  We are very fortunate to have friends who own a chalet in...

Where has the time gone?

I can’t believe January is half over.  Sorry I have been absent from the blog.  As you know, training for Tokyo Marathon started in November and continued over Christmas.  Peak week (my longest run of 20 miles) is still a few weeks out so Sunday mornings are...
Inspirational advent- 24th December

Inspirational advent- 24th December

How often do you express gratitude?  Whether it is genuinely thanking the barista who makes your coffee every morning or writing in your journal a few things you grateful for just before bed, keep things in perspective by acknowledging all the good things you have in...