We’re half way through the year, and you may or may not have found yourself getting on with the running goals you set yourself in January. Things starting to look a little bit better in terms of the COVID situation, and I’m sure many, like me, are trying to think through what they want to… Continue reading Run Training: What’s your new goal?
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What to listen to whilst running
Everyone has a preference about how they run. Some will prefer the silence of running without music, or conversations, others though will find it more motivating having something else to engage with as you run.When I first started running about 4 years ago I would run along to music, but within the last year or… Continue reading What to listen to whilst running
Running Review: On CloudFlow
I recently spoke about what to look for in a shoe as I was on the hunt for a new pair of shoes. After writing the post and having a little look at various different running websites and comparing the prices etc. I went with a pair of On CloudFlow shoes. Here’s what I’ve been… Continue reading Running Review: On CloudFlow
Trick Tip: Jazz Turns
I’ve recently begun on the adventure that is TikTok, which meant yet another channel that I needed to try and get inspiration for. I’ve been trying to get out 4-5 videos a week to keep hope of dancing continuing alive. So far it’s been going ok. I’m not viral yet, though! As I’ve been learning… Continue reading Trick Tip: Jazz Turns
Run Training: Hot Weather Runs
The weather in the UK has been unusually warm recently and, with it getting towards summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s likely to stay. I am not one for running in warm weather, I find it so uncomfortable. There’s probably a lot more runners like me out there so I thought I would share a… Continue reading Run Training: Hot Weather Runs
Running 101: Running Shoes
I wouldn’t call myself an avid spender when it comes to running clothes. I tend to just run in what I have until it’s obvious I need something else. Which means that when it comes to looking for something I new, I don’t really have a clue as to what I’m looking for. I tend… Continue reading Running 101: Running Shoes
Improvement Series: Flexibility Accessories
Shopping is a pastime for many many people. This may be shopping in store, browsing wears, or scrolling through internet sites looking for a good deal. We all like getting hold of new things for lots of different reasons. Now dancers are the same. We all probably have way too many leotards in the cupboard,… Continue reading Improvement Series: Flexibility Accessories
Training Talk: Hill Reps
If you've done a bit of running you may have noticed that hills can be quite hard. Most advice for getting better at running up hills is to run up hills. This can take many forms, it may be choosing a hilly route to run regularly, or doing hill reps. For this most I'm going… Continue reading Training Talk: Hill Reps
Monthly Miles Round Up: April 2020
It won't come as a surprise for many of you runners that April has seen a few changes to my training schedule. The biggest being that it's been run almost completely on a treadmill! This seems completely unheard of, especially as the spring has definitely appeared here in the UK. Whilst not essential here in… Continue reading Monthly Miles Round Up: April 2020
Improvement Series: At Home Dance Training
Whilst you're away from your regular dance class you can make significant improvements to your dancing. Most of which can be done without having a mass of space within the home. These can range from simply practising your routines, to doing 20 minutes of stretching everyday. Here are my top picks as to what you… Continue reading Improvement Series: At Home Dance Training