Take early wake up calls and late nights, add an unhealthy dose of stress, a bit of excitement and nerves, lack of sunlight and a decreased amount of nutrients and what do you get? A girl with a frustrating cold or flu – fingers crossed it’s just a silly cold that will quickly pass. My head… Read More
First day at work was a long one. I was very excited to get started, nervous too, and I got information overload today. There’s a lot to take in. First day at work was definitely overwhelming and even though all I did was observe and learn but by five pm I was exhausted. A part… Read More
I’ve been thinking a lot about how my training is going to look now that I’m working full time. The last time I worked 8:30 – 5:00 Monday to Friday was like four years ago. I can’t wait to start but it’s going to take a little adjusting. So, to start things off the training… Read More
With busy schedules, demanding jobs, families to look after adn responsibilities to fulfill, the gym or any exercise often gets put on the backburner. When you’re training for an event, this can harm your future performance and your ability to win, set a personal record or finish the race feeling fantastic. We’re not all going to… Read More
According to a new study released in the US, people only require 15 minutes of physical activity per day to extend their lifespan. If all the sedentary individuals out there start with just fifteen minutes of physical activity per day, then we might be a healthier nation for it. But I disagree. For the past few… Read More
My last couple of interval workouts have been shockers. My fitness level is wavering. Only a few short months ago I could run intervals of 14-15k/h several times in the space of half an hour; yesterday I was having trouble completing a 30 minute workout with a couple 13k/h intervals. My lungs felt like they… Read More
One of the great things about living on the Gold Coast in QLD is that on one side the city we have the gorgeous stretches of coastline, and on the other side we have the mountains with many treks, waterfalls and wildlife. This allows for a varied workout. So, today instead of hitting the gym,… Read More
I’m one of those people who functions better when they are super busy. Give me a week where I’ve got no where to be, no responsibilities to fulfill and I won’t get anything done. On the other hand, if I have a full time job, exams to study for and training to get done, I’ll… Read More
I got up at 4am this morning to take my partner and my brother to the airport. They have gone to Sydney for a boy’s long weekend and I’ve got four days all to myself, well sort of. After dropping them off I argued with myself about the pros and cons of going to the… Read More
I have a confession to make. I am scared, frightened and petrified of racing triathlon. You wouldn’t think it when you saw me at the starting line though. Actually, I find many things scary; starting up a conversation at a party, talking to strangers, asking questions in front of others, writing on this blog, posting… Read More