By Andy Smith, ‘Art of Running’ coach and Alexander Technique teacher Sadly we can’t all run like Mo Farah but thankfully there are many tips, tricks and technical changes that anyone can make to help them run more efficiently and lower the risk of injury. Even the world’s best runners work on honing their technique,…
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Tough Mudder is tough, Tough Mothers are Tougher.
There were tears, there was an unexpected Tough Mudder toddler, there was hail and glorious sunshine. And there were nine proud mums (and one dad), who got their headband and wore the T-shirt (and very much enjoyed the free beer), at the 5k Urban Tough Mudder in Finsbury Park. I honestly never thought I’d get…
What you need for your first Tough Mudder
It’s not every day you do an obstacle course race and if this is your first time undertaking a Tough Mudder, it’s hard to know exactly what you need to bring. I’ve put together a couple of ideas for not only what to bring, but also what to wear and how to prepare the night…
Warrior Mums do the 5k Urban Tough Mudder: Introducing everyone
I never thought when I did my pre and post-natal PT qualification* that I’d be running mums and babies fitness classes, let alone training a group of mums for their first Tough Mudder! Ten of us, including one father, signed up for the 5k Urban Tough Mudder in Finsbury Park. 6 weeks before, training started…
A 5 Minute post-natal workout to strengthen your glutes
BUT WHERE DO YOU GET THE TIME TO EXERCISE WITH A LITTLE ONE?! This is one of the most comment questions I get asked from new mums. A lot of mums don’t realise just how time-consuming newborns and mumhood can be; everyone tells you they sleep a lot which is true, but they also feed…
Review: Shea Moisture Fruit Fusion Texture Spray
I was gifted the Shea Moisture Fruit Fusion Coconut Water Texture Spray (what a mouthful!) to try out. I think the PR company knew just how gross my hair is after a workout… I’m a very low-key beauty person; for my face, I moisturise and chuck on eyeliner and as for hair, well, it’s lucky…