Every January, there’s a familiar pressure to start again. New goals, new routines, new expectations. The idea that turning the page on the calendar should somehow turn us into more motivated, more disciplined versions of ourselves. Over the years, I’ve learned that approach doesn’t work for me. Instead of resolutions, I choose a word for … More My Word of the Year: Running with Intention
Autumn is one of my favourite times to get outdoors. The air is crisp, the leaves crunch underfoot, and there’s something about wrapping up warm that makes family adventures feel extra special. Arthur has just started Forest School sessions, so we’re fully embracing the season – muddy boots, conker collections, and plenty of time outside. … More Autumn Family Outdoor Activities and Adventures
Let’s be honest: summer running can feel like a bit of a slog. The sun’s blazing, the air is thick, your toddler refused to nap, and you’re already dreaming about your next ice cream before you’ve even stepped out the door. I love running, but when life is full and the heat is on, I … More Real-life tips for summer running
Running has been part of my life for several years now, but like many new mums, I have definitely found it difficult to get back into a consistent routine after having my son. Juggling motherhood, work, and self-care is a challenge, but I was determined to start 2025 by setting a goal: running the 5K … More Achieving my post-baby PB at the MK Festival of Running
With less than a month to go until the festive season, here is this year’s Christmas gift guide with some of my top present suggestions for outdoor adventure lovers. Or perhaps some things to put on your own shopping list for the Black Friday / January sales… It’s taken a while for the cold winter … More Outdoor Christmas gift guide 2024
The transition from longer, brighter days to shorter, darker ones can impact our own mental health and well-being, so it’s no surprise that seasonal changes can bring about shifts in mood and energy levels in children too. Last weekend saw the end of Daylight Saving Time, and the clocks going back one hour, meaning that … More Managing the Transition to Autumn with a Toddler
My Return to Running after having Arthur has been a slow but steady journey, and this final phase (not to suggest this is the endpoint) is about celebrating what I’ve achieved. With that in mind, I signed up for the Bedford Running Festival 5k a couple of weeks ago, wanting to claim a medal that … More Bedford Running Festival Race Recap
When it comes to outdoor adventures, babywearing is a gamechanger. It allows you to get outside in the fresh air and explore places that are tricky to access with a pram. Especially in those early postpartum days, being able to get in some movement and a change of scenery can really help with recovery. All … More Top Tips for Babywearing Adventures
I started running again last September, 7 months after having my son, full of enthusiasm about completing the Couch to 5k programme that autumn and maybe running a New Year’s Day parkun as a way to kick off 2024. The positivity remains but I’ve had to reel in my ambition and settle for a slightly … More Post-Baby Return to Running: Part 2 Progress not Perfection
The festive celebrations were doubly exciting this year as it was Arthur’s First Christmas, but you can’t hold onto these moments and before I seem to have blinked, the holidays have flown by and we’re a whole week into January 2024! We did manage to pack in plenty of Christmassy activities though, as well as … More Spending time Outdoors at Christmas