I love to compete and last weekend was no different, a 750m lake swim, an undulating 20km road cycle and a 5.4km undulating run all combined to allow me to successfully complete the Blenheim Palace Sprint Triathlon. After which I satisfyingly laid on ‘another’ massage therapists table for some post event care. So why opt…
Read moreThe Tour de France is in full swing and as a result, the cyclists amongst us, of all levels, have been inspired. Bikes have been dusted off, have hopefully received a thorough MOT and are back on the roads. The question is, are cyclists getting the same MOT themselves? Cyclists, more than ever, are fast…
Read moreAt last the time of year has come when we are all thinking about our summer holidays, so I thought a few tips on how to help you survive the travelling may be of some help. Suitcases – pick the lightest case possible and instead of having one large suitcase with everything in it maybe…
Read moreTravelling lots with your job and using your laptop on the go, this is the video for you. Some great ideas on getting into the best position to use Laptops on the go using whats around you. Enjoy the exercises at the end 🙂
Read moreLaptops are not the most ergonomic of devices, but they are handy and lots of people are using them. This great video gives you some tips on how to lessen the impact on your body (And one I am sure the kids wont like, it involves going outside) Enjoy
Read moreOk, so thought id better give you all an update on how the training is going – well I’m still hanging in there and the good news is I haven’t suffered with DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) since that first episode, I think it’s down to making sure I warm down properly and the use…
Read moreOne of the biggest things for me (Dave, The Back Rooms general dogs body) to get ready for a Tough Mudder is quitting smoking, its also one of the reasons for me signing up as there is no way I can smoke 20 a day and expect to finish. Now its only very early on…
Read moreOk, so after vowing not to do the Tough Mudder (see my previous blog) I somehow on Friday evening (after a glass or two of cider) agree to enter! Much to the amazement of Dave and Ben – my thoughts were if I’m going to train I might as well finish it properly and I’m guessing…
Read moreOk, so the other weekend my 17 year old son challenged my husband Dave to compete in the Tough Mudder Challenge 2018, he agreed but I don’t think he had any idea on what he’d signed himself up for …….. after 10 mins of frantic internet research the reality dawned on both of them as…
Read moreSo a major you’ve been framed moment happened the other morning whilst I was at the stables – after cleaning out the stables (mucking out as its delightfully known) I came round the corner and slipped on an extremely wet pallet, in true cartoon style my legs went right up in the air and I…
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