It’s been one whole year since I picked up my Mountain Buggy Terrain and started running with Austin. Well, 13 months to be precise but luckily for you, I’m not one of those mums who gives out their children’s ages by month after they hit one - basically because I can’t be bothered to do the maths. I felt a bit emosh looking back at our first buggy running pics. Yes, there have been days that have seemingly gone on forever. You know, the ones where your child(ren) wakes up at 4.45am, high on goodness knows what, and you’ve eaten your lunch by 10am, cried 20+ times collectively, then your part ..read more

Buying a running buggy which can also be your everyday buggy is smart.  The Mountain Buggy Terrain is a great option for a universal use buggy.  It can be used from birth as it is due to the lie flat mode but many parents prefer a carrycot in the early stages in order to have their baby parent facing.  Depending on your size of baby they will grow out of this at 5-6 months. Last year Mountain Buggy launched a new item, their 'Cocoon' as an alternative Carrycot.  If you want to know the differences to that and the Carrycot Plus (a question asked more and more) then take a l ..read more

Back in August last year I was lining up for the Kimbolton Half marathon when I noticed a lady in one of my non slip Sweatybands.  So I headed over to say hi and then met Jo properly for the first time.  Once we got going and she flew past me (while nursing an injury) I had a flash back to seeing her Strava updates which were rather speedy.  (They caught my eye because she lives near to where I grew up.)  Roll on a few months and Jo was a regular contributor in my Facebook community, The Original Buggy Runners, customer and she also supported us buying a Buggy Squad hoodie ..read more

I have something that I want to get out before I start talking about what I eat and why: I hate diet culture. From the (f)Atkins Diet to the ‘no carbs in the evening’, from the juice cleanse to the low fat, from the 5:2 to the Paleo. The list is endless. It was drilled into us about 10 years ago that fat was the enemy and we should buy low fat everything, and now the message seems to be that is sugar is evil and fat is good…No wonder people find food confusing! I’ll be honest, I’ve tried a few of these fads and whilst they may have made me feel good for a bit, I’ve never been completely happy ..read more

After running my first 10km race in October, I was on the look-out for my next event. Ideally something not too far in the distance – not only am I super impatient, but anything too far away and I lose interest. Perhaps I’m spending too much time with my three year old…. Anyhow, I may have previously mentioned that I’m a marketing person’s dream, and this race entry was no exception. Scrolling through Instagram, the London Winter Run popped up offering a penguin party, polar bear hugs and really fancy medal. Sold! Whilst I was looking forward to running through London, there was something nig ..read more

Our guest writer and all round superstar, Sarah Crosby, Women’s Health Physiotherapist based in London (www.cppg.co.uk), discusses the benefits of exercising in pregnancy but also the importance of listening to your body to ensure that you and baby stay happy and healthy! A recent publication from the IOC (International Olympic Committee) stated that it is safe to exercise whilst pregnant.  There are very few studies into exercising during pregnancy.  However, the research that has been carried out, suggests for athletes and women who exercise a lot and continue to exercise in pregn ..read more

Finding the energy to go for a run can be a challenge when you have children but then consider adding some extra ‘load’, (which is the professionals way of saying weight), and it’s even harder! So how do you make it as easy as possible? 1) Pack very light! I’ve been buggy running for nearly 5 years now and not once have I had to change a nappy mid run.   if you want to build up to this confidence take 1 nappy, 1 bag and wipes.  If I was only planning to be out for 30 mins then Infigured it’s not a disaster to just wait till I’m back. 2) Go easy on the liquids. Yes hydration is impo ..read more

How to enter!  Put a post in our FB Community, The Original Buggy Runners with a picture of your favourite medal and tell us why it means some thing to you. - it could be your first race - it could be your furthest race - it could be a personal best race - it could be a very bling medal (doesn’t have to be running) - it could be a handmade medal that you made with your children to celebrate a personal achievement   This isn’t about bragging, but celebrating everyone’s special successes!   Opens Monday 7.45pm closes Sunday 21st Jan 2018 at noon.   The winner will be picked ..read more

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