Race day, a bitter Sunday morning in the Bois du Vincennes. I’m running the last few kilometres of a half marathon and I’m feeling good. I used my head and backed off just enough for the first half of the race to leave something in the tank for the last quarter. My heart is pounding,
So it’s the new year and you’ve promised that this is the year that you’re going to start running and stick to it. With so many new things to consider like what kind of shoes do I need? How often will I need water? Will I need to run every day or will once a
We’re half way through a session Paul stands there, panting waiting for YPT to let him know what’s next on the agenda….. ” Right Paul 15 Push ups, get down, eat the floor and make em pretty!” The room closes in on Paul he hates push ups they’re so tough. “How will I manage 15
It’s a cold, bright, crisp Sunday morning in September. I’m waiting outside the Ecole Militaire in Paris at the finish line for the annual road race exclusively for women – La Parisienne. I’m scanning all the runners crossing the line. There’re cheers from spectators as they see loved ones cross the line. Some of these
Sleep – I’m not going to over complicate this but we all know a good nights sleep makes us all feel superhuman. Kale – really is a superfood. High in vitamins and minerals, kale is a great energy booster and key source of calcium. To cook it, make sure you cook it well in oil
Avoid heavily processed foods…. Food companies will put anything in their food to make it taste good and get you to consume more of it! They can’t make more people but they are doing a great job of making us consume more calories! Don’t eat carbohydrates late at night…Â This is when your body enjoys
Ever since I’ve been living in France I’ve noticed that a lot of people see going to the Dr as second nature…. I do my best to stay away from the Dr’s by eating well and staying healthy. I’ve lived here for over 10 years and I’ve been to the Dr’s once in that time
It has to be my biggest pet hate! “I don’t have the time” Stop mindlessly surfing the Internet! Britons spend nearly 1 day a month online. Turn it off, get your running shoes on and get out the front door. Get up earlier! You’re overweight? Unhappy? So is the solution to bore people to death