I mentioned that I am doing the IDONTMIND Mental Health run or walk over May. I am currently training for this event, as I will be running 10KM on a path in the North Yorkshire moors. I’ve done two shorter runs this week, which were proceeded by very long walks of 10 and 6 miles…
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IDONTMIND: Mental Health Run/Walk in May
In May 2021 Danny and I are taking part in the IDONTMIND Mental Health run or walk. This is a free to enter event, where you undertake a run or a walk at any point during the month of May. You can choose a distance of 5km, 10km or a half marathon. This event is…
MIDWEEK: Blog and Updates 21 April 2020
Hello Everyone Happy Wednesday. I hope you are all well. I have been thinking about breaks and taking time for myself lately. I had my first holiday and trip away for over six months this weekend. It was so great to just take some time away from lockdown life and just exist somewhere else for…
Working out at Home
You don’t have to spend hours in a gym or force yourself into long, monotonous workouts to experience the many benefits of exercise. These tips can help you find activities you enjoy and start to feel better, look better, and get more out of life. Why even workout at home? At-home fitness has been around for a…
Easy ways to move more that don’t involve the gym
You do not need a gym membership or home equipment to get moving more. Get active with the family. Jog around the soccer field during your kid’s practice, make a neighbourhood bike ride part of your weekend routine, play tag with your children in the yard, go canoeing at a lake, walk the dog in a…
Get Active Blog: If you feel unwell, rest up.
We live in difficult times. There are ups and downs. I was so relieved to receive my first dose of the covid vaccination on Friday, but then my exercise training has taken a hit as I was rather unwell with side effects. But this downtime gave me some much needed thinking time. Exercise is good…
Couch to 5K
New to fitness, but don’t know where to start? Want to give running ago, but not quite sure how to progress? If you answered yes to either of those questions you might be interested in the couch to 5K running programme from the NHS. Over a nine week period it will help you start a…
Get Active Blog: Set Backs
I’ve had a minor setback with my exercise for the last week, I’ve hurt my shoulder. It currently hurts if I try to lift my arm above shoulder height. Yes this is a set back, but it doesn’t bring fitness to a griding halt for me. I have a diverse workout regime, so I have…
Get Active Blog: The Journey
I often get asked why exercise is so important to me. Mainly I enjoy it, the escapism, the challenge and the feeling of progression. Not only that, it helps me manage a medical condition and it has been essential for my mental health since 2007. My fitness journey has never been about just one thing,…
Better Days Wellbeing 