Apr 13, 2021Member-onlyThe Joy of Other Peoples’ CatsI won’t go into detail of why we moved from a first floor Manchester flat to a bungalow in the Yorkshire suburbs last summer, for the simple reason that I’m bored of hearing about all of the lifestyle changes everybody made during the pandemic, and I’m sick of talking about…Cats4 min readCats4 min read
Published inRunner's Life·Feb 4, 2021Member-onlyHere’s Why Running Is So Hard Right NowMotivation, where are you? — Last week I went for my first run since Christmas. And it was horrific. The kind of run that hurts from the moment you set off. I couldn’t breathe, I was in agony with tendonitis pain in my ankle, and I was pretty sure I was going to throw up. …Running4 min readRunning4 min read
Published inIn Fitness And In Health·Nov 12, 2020Member-only5 Places You Can Buy Ethical and Sustainable Outdoor ClothingHow you can enjoy the great outdoors whilst protecting it for the future — When I first got into running and hiking, I developed a bit of a shopping addiction. I was enthusiastic about my new hobby and excited to try new clothing and equipment, so I found myself shopping often and buying cheap. …Running5 min readRunning5 min read
Published inRunner's Life·Oct 29, 2020Member-only4 Essential Safety Tips for Female RunnersAnd how to not let all those extra safety precautions ruin your run. — When I first started running regularly, a fellow female runner told me I should ‘dress like a man’ in order to stay safe. It shocked me. This was a woman who had bright pink and blue hair, facial piercings and tattoos, and a very fierce belief that people should dress…Running Tips6 min readRunning Tips6 min read
Published inIn Fitness And In Health·Oct 22, 2020Member-onlyCan Your Fitness Watch Detect Coronavirus?My Garmin knew I was sick, but how accurate was it? — I might never know if I had Coronavirus earlier this year, but I do know that my Garmin knew that there was something wrong with me. And after doing a little digging, I discovered that I wasn’t alone. Not only are people reporting that their fitness watches are recording erratic…Coronavirus7 min readCoronavirus7 min read
Published inIn Fitness And In Health·Oct 15, 2020Member-only6 Ways To Cope With Your Seasonal Depression In 2020Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects thousands of people every year. …Mental Health7 min readMental Health7 min read
Published inIn Fitness And In Health·Oct 7, 2020Member-onlyNature Running Will Make You A More Resilient Runner — This Is WhyHere in the UK and likely across the world too, it’s been great to see that so many people have started up a new running routine whilst they’ve been locked down. …Running4 min readRunning4 min read
Oct 2, 2020Member-onlyGetting Married In Lockdown? Here Are Some Tips For Planning A Micro WeddingIf the latest COVID guidelines have ruined your wedding guest list, chances are you’re now looking at either downsizing your big day or completely postponing it — but all doesn’t have to be lost. My husband and I eloped last year, just before the pandemic hit (phew!), and we did…Weddings4 min readWeddings4 min read
Published inIn Fitness And In Health·Sep 30, 2020Member-onlyThis Simple Daily Activity Made Me A Better RunnerJust after our lockdown restrictions were eased, I hit the trails after a three month hiatus from running, not expecting anything spectacular. …Running5 min readRunning5 min read
Sep 26, 2020Member-onlyCOVID Stopped Us From Trail Running. Here’s What Happened When We Headed Back To The HillsWe are fell runners. Fells are rugged, jagged hills, unique to the north of England. They are rolling mounds of impossibly old rock, smashed together with grasses and heather. There are features unique to the fells, and words unique to the features. Becks, tarns, pikes and craggs — an unforgiving…Running4 min readRunning4 min read
