Sports socks can be a bit of a minefield, in terms of knowing what to purchase. It’s perfectly possible to order ten different brands and still not end up with anything that is especially comfortable.
Many years ago, several years before I became a parent, I worked with young offenders. Two girls and around ten boys. Their offences ranged from the occasional spot of shoplifting to setting buildings on fire and assault. It was the kind of job that meant I spent 80% of my time banging my head against […]
Do you love to run but fancy making your next race a bit more fun? Perhaps you are looking for something different to do with the children or even your colleagues. What about The Colour Run? Known as the happiest 5k on the planet, follow the fun on #HAPPIEST5K. What is The Color Run? The Color […]
Depending on the seriousness of an injury you’ve sustained, you may be out of action for a few days, a few weeks, or a few months. However, with the busy lives many of us lead these days, it’s preferable not to be out of action at all! We all need to recover from an injury […]
Whether you are new to running, returning after a break, or a seasoned runner, it pays to look after your feet. Runner’s feet take a lot of pounding and if you are serious about running, you need to look after your feet. Nail and foot care Long nails can get caught in socks and tear […]
If you are a regular reader of the blog you will know that we spent a long weekend away at Camp Bestival at the end of July. Having had some time now to reflect, I wanted to try and get to the bottom of the benefits the children all gained from that four days. It’s […]
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, […]
As a parent it can be so exciting when you see your child developing a particular skill or an obvious talent. I’ve spoken to lots of parents over the years who I’d describe as your classic pushy parent, and in most cases the children have lost interest in whatever it was they showed real promise […]