I blog in my spare time and although I’ll admit I earn a little from it (enough to cover hosting costs) it’s not my job. However, my day job is in the IT and technology sector so when it comes to the technical side of blogging I am well versed. I know never to jump […]
Here in North Yorkshire, there’s been a definite taste of spring this week – and long may it continue. It really makes a huge difference to my running and I suspect many peoples running really. I’m no fair-weather runner, but I do prefer my conditions warm and dry. On top of the mild weather, there’s also the fact […]
When it comes to running on or off road there is a clear winner for me. It’s off road every time. But, running off road can be very different to road running, so with the Spring fast approaching, here are my 6 top tips for running off road. 1) Off road shoes Your running shoes […]
We all need a rest day every now and again. Runners, especially, should factor in a rest day each week. It’s scientifically proven to that rest days aid the bodies recovery and prevent injury. So, after a 13-day running streak, I wanted to take last Monday off, and I did. The problem was I then […]
If you follow me on social media, specifically Instagram, then you will probably have noticed that I enjoy food. More specifically, I enjoy cooking food. However, I have never had any formal instruction in cookery. I know, hard to believe, isn’t it! So, when The Cookery School at The Grand York got in touch and invited me […]
The thing about goals is that they are usually planned ahead and you aim to achieve them. Well, I set a goal that I didn’t plan at all until the deadline was almost upon me. After my long Sunday run (which wasn’t as long as I wanted but I’ll get to that later) I was […]
It’s Friday again, and its time for My Photo Friday! Thank you for coming back to My Photo Friday and sharing your photos. Please do spread the word through Twitter and Facebook about this new photography based linky. My Photo Friday is a place to post and share your favourite photos, whether that be from […]
You may have seen in the news this week that the latest secondary school league tables have been released. While it’s interesting to see the data in this table and compare school, for me they are flawed. That’s why I take absolutely no interest in them when it comes to my daughters’ educations. Education is […]
I’m a lone wolf runner. Okay, I’m a lone runner, but the wolf sounds good doesn’t it? Anyway, during the winter months, I am a lone runner in the dark – usually at about 5:30am. But come the weekend I get to go out in the daylight. Today was one such day, but I ran out […]
I love where I live. Here, on the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park, I have access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in England, the UK, the world even. This is photo is of Farndale, taken from the northern end. Isn’t it just gorgeous? But, this view could have been […]
