Let’s go streaking

At the end of July, I knew I needed to start running again.  Injuries and persistent pain have made me a bit scared about running.  My trip to Malawi, which includes three 20km trails runs, means I need to be fit and healthy.  In order to get over my fear and slowly...

Enjoying summertime

It has been a while since I posted.  Of course, I feel guilty about this because a “good” blogger posts on a regular basis.  When you don’t see me much on the blog, that is because I am out living life in a big way.  This month has...

Have you tried plastic fishing?

Caring for the environment is something I have always felt strongly about.  There wasn’t any recycling on campus when I went to university so my first trip home (a six hour drive) I brought a laundry basket full of recycling (and another full of dirty...

What to pack for a desert ultra

Summer race season is here.  Many committed runners have ultras booked in (any race longer than a marathon) and some even are looking forward to an ultra in an extreme location, such as high mountains, hot jungles, arctic snow, or in the desert.  I only have...

MLB London Series 2019

Spending four years in Boston, MA for university, I rapidly became a Red Sox fan.  My campus and the dance clubs we went to were within walking distance of Fenway Park.  My junior and senior year, I could hear fans cheering from my dorm room when my windows...

lululemon Sweatlife Festival

For the third year in a row, I made my way down to Tobacco Docks early on a Saturday morning. It usually takes some sort of workout for me to get up early and Sweatlife Festival is no exception.  For about £30, you have a multitude of 45 minute classes to choose...

Ready to “tri” again

On Thursday afternoon, I was back at Function360 for my check up.  I am only going every three weeks now which is great because it means I am nearly done with my recovery.  It is also sad though because I love seeing the team (especially Hugo, the office dog).  My...