I used to think tie dye was really naff as a kid. I’ve not used the word ‘naff’ for a long time, yet it feels suitable for tie-dye. But it’s made a comeback in my life, and I must admit, I’ve got a fondness for it, ever since my eldest came back from nursery with…
FOOD, FITNESS & LIFESTYLE
Posh Totty Jewellery Making Workshop
For my sister’s birthday, I never know what to get her so decided that experiences would be the most fun. Neither of us drink so activities such as wine-tasting are out. But we both like to make things and do yoga! As well as a yoga handstand class, I booked us in for a lost…
3 top tips to improve your running
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,…
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…