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Nothing Worth Having Comes Easy

Nothing Worth Having Comes Easy

This post is sponsored by Zappos. Nothing worth having comes easy.  I am not a natural runner, I have to work really, really hard. I think my ‘natural’ pace would settle around a 10 min mile, not the 8min mile that I’m hoping to one day run a marathon at. Over the...
Fashion Over Function? Jack Wills Active Wear Review

Fashion Over Function? Jack Wills Active Wear Review

When I first received an email about the Jack Wills active range, I didn’t expect much. Recently, it seems that every clothing brand has jumped on to the activewear bandwagon, with varying success and quality. For me, I feel if as a retailer you can’t make...

To Hoka Or Not To Hoka

This post contains affiliate links – this doesn’t cost you any extra on your purchase. Find out more here. Just like Vibrams did a few years ago, Hoka’s are dividing opinion within the running world. There are the die hard fans, (including the man...
How to Tell If Your Sports Bra Needs Updating

How to Tell If Your Sports Bra Needs Updating

I posted a photo on Facebook (don’t forget to like my page) last week of me in my sports bra. I am really self conscious of my stomach and have never run without a top on, however I’ve been following Kelly Robert’s training for Chicago, and her...
Fitness Fashion: New Balance Leggings

Fitness Fashion: New Balance Leggings

Are you following me on Instagram? If so, you’ll see that I’m in Utah right now, exploring the National Parks with my Mum. You’ll also see that I’ve worn these New Balance leggings pretty much every day since arriving. Literally, I am wearing...