If you are a regular reader of the blog you will know that I like to run marathons. Not very often these days (average once a year) and not very fast, but I love it. I love the challenge, I love the time to think, and I love the feeling of achievement at the end, […]
This is a guest post by: Peter Minkoff who writes over at Voice Boks, The Voice of Parenthood For us parents (or parents to be) it sometimes feels like the weight of the entire world has been placed on our shoulders, with no intention of ever letting us stand up straight again. So many commitments, […]
So you are off on your family skiing holiday…yay! Super excited to see that white stuff and clip your boots into your skis. Can you smell the mountain air yet? I’m sure I can from the moment I step onto the Eurostar. Thing is, just because you are off on holiday, it doesn’t mean the […]
Have you ever considered travelling to a different country to try a different sport or fitness activity? This might sound a bit odd, given that you can exercise at home, in a gym, local club or fitness centre, or just open your front door and go for a run – why would you want to […]
As a mum, your life may be too busy for you to exercise. What with looking after your children, you just may not have the time or the opportunity to hit the gym. For most mums, this is a problem because it turns into a routine. You may stop exercising completely after a while, and […]
If you are a regular reader of the blog you might have read my article on the busy mummies guide to running a marathon. In all honesty, how a busy mummy prepares for a skiing trip isn’t all that different. Like many things, you will be able to find a number of lists of tips […]
It’s important as a mum to look after your body and make sure you’re in great shape, although putting that into practice and creating time can be tricky. You might be concerned that you don’t have room in your schedule to stay in shape, but if you look around and are creative with your time and […]
There has been a bit of a fitness theme on the blog lately, inspired by my recent marathon and also the new mums fitness campaign that Kiddicare are are supporting. Everyone’s fitness goals are different and I recently outlined my own here. Taking the plunge and getting started can be difficult, but what if you […]