I have always ran with a banging playlist in my ear, it’s what regulates my pace, gives me an idea of my distance and just really gives me a massive boost. So, when I was 10km into a 15km run on the treadmill at the gym and my ear phones died, well, I was thrown […]
Having anticipated the arrival of Luke Jerram’s art installation, Gaia, I was excited to jump on the train at Newcastle for the short trip to Durham cathedral. As I made my way up the winding streets of the city, passing tourists, students and locals alike, I realised I may have made a bit of an […]
As a couple, we were very lucky to tick off pretty much everything on our “bucket list” together and for the few that we missed, I’m still planning to do them. It won’t be the same of course, can never, ever be the same, but I can still see the sheer joy on Martin’s face […]
Those of you have read some of my previous posts may be aware of my fear of open water… I still maintain I watched the film Jaws too early in my childhood. But I made a rational decision that there may not be too many great white sharks hell bent on vengeance in the North […]
Workouts don’t need to be hours at a time. You can fling on a ten minute workout when you get up in the morning to get that blood pumping, or in the evening while you’re waiting for your dinner to come out the oven, or any part of the day when you find yourself with […]
As we give the nod to summer coming up, I thought I’d put together just a few of my favourite things that I’m making the most of during the holiday season. From reading material to some great holiday accommodation, make sure you make the most of your R&R time! Books I’ve been quite lucky and […]