Source Regardless of whether you run marathons, trail races or never more than 10km at a time, cross training can benefit your running form, speed and endurance. It can make you a better runner and more important an injury-free runner. If you’re more prone to running injuries than most then giving cross training a go… Read More
Last night’s dinner (and today’s lunch) was my yummy Mexican Soup. Filled with veggies and vitamins everyone in my household seems to love it. And it’s so filling that you don’t need a second course. I like to sprinkle some shredded cheese on top as it melts into the soup and is a a delicious… Read More
Mon 28.510 min yogaMonday & Fridays are going to be optional rest days from now on. I can train but I don’t have to. It kind of puts the pressure off training everyday and feeling guilty if something arises in my personal life that requires attention and time. Plus it means that my body is… Read More
It’s not just about how fast your run, it’s about going long and staying strong… Broadbeach, setting off for a long one… Today, I managed to fit in a long run. Last week’s 15km was great for pacing. Today I hit the beach at 7:45 and ran for two hours. An easy run, no need… Read More
“Don’t bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors.Try to be better than yourself.” –William Faulkner
Thirty-one days of yoga, well not exactly. I did miss a few here and there and several last week. Overall I am happy with my efforts this month and will continue with yoga as part of my training. I think it’s been very effective and I have seen improvements in my posture, my breathing and… Read More
Stay strong…hit the gym
Saturday cooking session was another success with the pasta maker getting a bit of action, and with me wanting to make a cake and the oven being out of action due to a recent electrical fault the only option was to make a bake-free cheesecake. With guests coming over in the evening I even… Read More
Getting out of bed at 6am this morning was not pleasant. It was the coolest weekend we’ve had this year, 9 degrees is not my favourite temperature. Give me 25 + any day regardless of what I’m doing. After a quick breakfast of a toast with jam and a cup of tea with honey we were… Read More
1. This week has been a shocker. I’m not exaggerating. I feel like I haven’t been able to get enough sleep since Sunday night and partially that’s my fault. I tell myself that I don’t need more than six or so hours of sleep per night but that’s a load of crap. If I’m to… Read More