Facebook Twitter Pinterest Today I thought I’d write a slightly different blog post discussing the various factors to consider for anyone who’s thinking about running a Half Marathon. The post is also for those that have previously ran one but wanted an alternative perspective. I’m actually writing this whilst on the sofa recovering from the Liverpool Half Marathon of 2024 that finished around 8 hours ago, so everything I’m talking about is very fresh!  So where to start? How about the day before. Yes it goes without saying that it’s important you can run the distance and this is built-up ..read more

Facebook Twitter Pinterest There are a lot of good reasons why you might want to have bigger muscles. For one thing, it can certainly help with your self-confidence, and it’s the kind of thing that often makes you feel quite a lot better about yourself physically. It’s also true that having a good amount of physical strength is very useful in daily life, and can make a lot of things easier. Building bigger muscles is something that anyone can achieve – so what are some of the best ways to do this? Let’s take a look at some of the ways to build bigger muscles with ease. Image Source – CCO Lice ..read more

Facebook Twitter Pinterest I don’t know about you but for me this year has absolutely flown by! Personally it’s been a mixed year of success and failure in terms of keeping my fitness, shape and muscle-building alive. In this blog post I’ll discuss how I plan to make 2024 a more successful one for myself, and how with the right planning, motivation and discipline, you can do the same. For me, the year started with a brand new, super-gym. I’d decided to leave my current, intimate one with a handful of benches and weights, for a gym the size of a small aircraft carrier! It had a ridiculous numbe ..read more

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Leaving for work this morning made me realise that it’s definitely getting into the colder season, especially if you’re like me and don’t have too much hair on your head! I know the patterns though. It gets colder, I get in from work, I skip a run and before I know it it’s been three weeks and I’ve lost all momentum from training.  In today’s blog post I want to share some thoughts and tips on how to stay motivated during the Autumn-Winter season, whether your plan is to push yourself at the gym, or perhaps hitting your running goals.  If you’re like me and ..read more

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Some people want to exercise, but they do not want to go to the gym. Not a big deal, right? Well, for some people it seems to be. As a society we seem to have gotten into the mindset that if you do not go to the gym, then the exercise that you are getting is somehow less legitimate than if you were to complete it at the gym. This is not the case at all, and today we’re going to be looking at some of the different ways that you can get your exercise in without going to the gym! Image Source – CC0 License A Walk Or Run One of the best ways that you can exercise withou ..read more

Facebook Twitter Pinterest I think once you find a certain sport that you truly love, no matter what life’s distractions come your way you always want to return to it as quickly as possible! My love for running is exactly the same albeit perhaps I’m a ‘fair-weather runner’ because as soon as the weather starts to slightly improve with lighter evenings and milder temperatures, I am out there! So this post is all about my return to running for the 2023 season and what accessories and equipment I’ve been using that I’ve found to be most helpful.  It does sound unusual but for those that ..read more

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Everyone needs to learn how to cook at some point or another. It’s one of the more essential responsibilities involved in being an adult, but it often seems complicated. Quite a few people think they have to be a five-star chef, but that isn’t the case. Instead, you can become a good cook by mastering a few essential cooking skills. Since they’ll be an essential part of cooking a decent meal, there’s no reason not to learn them. Thankfully, they’ll be much easier to master than you might’ve thought, especially with five specific skills. They’re more than worth divin ..read more

Facebook Twitter Pinterest It is no secret: having a well-stocked pantry is key to creating tasty dishes quickly and effortlessly. By always having staple ingredients at your fingertips, preparing delicious dishes has never been simpler, whether it be weeknight dinners, last-minute lunches, or surprise guest surprises! Here is our essential pantry list so that we’re always prepared for whatever culinary adventure may come your way! Via Pixabay Grains and Pasta Grains and pasta provide the foundation of many meals. Rice, quinoa, couscous, and barley make delicious grain bowls, stir-fries, sala ..read more

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Would you love to enhance your health this year? Look no further than these seven easy ways to live a healthier life in 2023:  1. Use Healthy Cookware Did you know that certain cookware, such as non-stick cookware coated with Teflon, can release nasty chemicals into the air as it heats? Inhaling these chemicals can even lead to something called Teflon flu. To avoid unnecessary exposure to such chemicals, switch to non-toxic pots and pans. You’ll be rewarded with an instant improvement to the safety of your kitchen with Green Pan products.  2. Let Nature Nu ..read more

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