As a runner, I’m always looking at ways to improve my speed. Speed comes in many different forms, the three main beings: Intervals Hills Fartlek In this new Run Faster series, I will give you tips and tricks to introduce speed into your running workouts without being too scary or overwhelming. Why should I understand […]
With most of the world in isolation, there have been plenty of tags and play along things doing the rounds on Facebook. The 10-day music challenge has been one of them. Luckily I have not been tagged in it yet (I’m sure I will be, however). It did get me thinking, which ten albums would […]
It’s been a while since I’ve done a Where’s it at. This time I’ve decided to use some of the lists of words supplied by “Taking Stock“. Making: A headband out of leftover wool to replace the one that is currently in limbo-land. Aka I don’t know where it is. Most likely in a pocket […]
Back in 2014, I wrote about 5 lessons that I learned from the long run. I still believe in all those lessons, but with another 6 years of running in the bag since then, there are quite a few more things I have learnt. Training runs are much more than training you to run that […]
I’ve just come back from a long run. It was a bit of an adventure. This particular run had it all. It’s May, we are coming into the last month of Autumn, soon winter will be upon us. Which means the weather has been all over the place. This week alone, we have had cold […]
With 1/4 of the year already behind us, it’s time to check in with my reading goal. Earlier this year, I created a list of all the books I had planned to read for the year. You can find that list here: What to read for 2020. How is my reading going? It’s actually going […]
Not all of us can afford a gym membership. Let alone afford the equipment to set up a home gym. With the state of Victoria in lockdown and the gyms closed until further notice, so many people are buying dumbells, bench presses, and other gym gadgets without really thinking about what they are going to […]
Want a low calorie, grain-free, gluten-free and (can be) nut-free crêpe recipe, then look no further. I discovered I had Banana Flour in my pantry. Yes, banana flour! Such a thing does exist. No, this is not a recipe using a whole banana. You actually need the flour. You can buy banana flour online, and at […]
Starting work at 6 am, means that I don’t eat breakfast before I go to work. I’m not hungry at that time, but I will have my breakfast (break) at about 8-8:30. Usually, I have my pear granola with yoghurt. I’ve also been thoroughly enjoying almond pear porridge. One day, I decided to make pancakes […]
Pears are such an underrated fruit. If you are like me and can no longer have apples, pears are a great alternative. With so many different varieties you will find one that you will love. D’Anjou has to be one of my all-time favourites, with a beautiful lush rose colour it’s full of flavour and […]