Motivation Monday- hill training

Sunday Runday didn't happen because I was up at 3.00am to drive the family down to Fowey for a weeks holiday. Living each day to the full my Aunt and cousin were in town so lunch and family time prevailed over an 11 mile run! 

If any of you readers have children in sure you can understand the lack of sleep on a first night holiday due to unsettled children in a new environment... My two boys, three and under are no exception! 

After only four rough hours of sleep and a cooked breakfast I had to dig deep this morning to find the strength mentally and physically to do my weekly long run. 

Fowey is very hilly but it was lovely to explore on foot, and I ended up running 12 miles around this quaint seaside village! 

Charcoal masque whilst stretching to get my twice weekly exfoliation and masque in... It's all about multi-tasking!! 

Fitness Friday- NYC marathon training

This week I didn't get my next run in until Wednesday. Busy schedules, bad sleep patterns & family time outweighed the running time. I did a 3.5 miler and TRx with http://www.karendavisfitness.com/ on Saturday, and pump class on Tuesday to keep up my cross training. 

Wednesday was a wet start to the day, but I did have an audience of cows! Only in the new forest are cows roaming free on the sea wall! 

On the upside, my nutribullet arrived- I love it!! A fruit and vegetable smoothie for breakfast everyday with seeds and a few oats keep me full until lunchtime! 

With the reduction of cardio I have craved less carbs, so have enjoyed salads & stirfries for lunch and dinner this week. Loading up on vitamins and nutrients this week makes me feel less guilty about the lack of mileage! 

My goal is to raise $2,500 for Team for Kids to help children get into fitness. Click here to show your support.

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Travel Tuesday: Desert Island Beauty & Wellness- Fitness kit

A popular radio program in the UK called Desert Island Discs asks a variety of listeners what they would take to a Desert Island. If they were only allowed 8 records what would they pack?  

A friend asked me what my beauty version would be. So here's the fourth entry of an eight part Beauty & Wellness series about what I would take with me if I was only allowed one item. 

I love to run and have completed the European Marathon Majors. Running barefoot in the sand helps to build the foot muscles and is great for all over toning and strength building. It is important to wear a supportive sports bra because the breast tissue can stretch with the constant bounce caused from running. Victoria's Secret make the best sports bras ever! I love the support they give and bright colours make me happy. 

Soft sand running is great for your joints. “The soft sand surface and barefoot running means your stabilising muscles and joints work a little bit harder to keep you balanced. It’s insanely awesome strength work for your legs” says 12WBT Trainer Greta Truscott. 

Get out & enjoy a run on your holiday this summer Bisous! 💋

Marathon training begins!

The NYC marathon training has begun! 5.00 start this morning, the house is still asleep & I'm up prepping for a little 3 mile run along the sea wall with our golden retriever, George! 

Pre run snack- a double espresso & a banana! 

I have 2 young boys and in order to still spend time with them, I try to run early so I can see them before work! Healthy breakfast of triple fruit & Greek yogurt with chia seeds, savory seed blend from The Food Doctor and some oats for slow release energy. I've had 4/5 fresh fruit and vegetables before 7.00am! 

One bowl of goodness is for my husband. This morning is a double fitness whammy as I also go to Karen Davis Fitness pump class (check out http://karendavisfitness.com/) to build up my muscle strength. Cross training is important for running and is great for muscle definition! 

My goal is to raise $2,500 for Team for Kids to help children get into fitness. Click here to show your support.

https://runwithtfk.org/Profile/PublicPage/33186

Treatment Thursday- make time for yourself

I started a personal mindfulness challenge four days ago after seeing a friend share the headspace app. 

It challenges you to meditate for 10 minutes everyday, preferably in the morning. The clarity I get after taking 10 minutes for me is awesome. 

I find after 10 minutes of focusing the mind & 'just being' I find fresh inspiration and ideas for all areas in my life. I also find it has helped me to prioritise and stay focused when completing tasks. 

I'm training for the New York Marathon in November and this morning I knocked 90 seconds off my personal best time. I also find having a vegetable juice or fruit smoothie in the morning keeps gives me a healthy burst of energy. The green superfood powders such as macha, spirilina, etc are a great addition for an antioxidant boost. 

Life very quickly gets busy and it's easy to get bogged down. By taking time for yourself to exercise, meditate and eat healthily everything else will fall into place.