I was approached by a company called Running Heroes a while back that has just launched in Australia. They told me that the concept was simple: Run and be rewarded I figured - hmm there has to be a catch - but no there isn't and it is pretty simple and a great idea.... Continue Reading →
Product Review : Polar Loop Activity bracelet
I have a Garmin 405cx and used to love it so much but since coming back to running since having bub I don't like it as much. I mean I like what it does and the data it gives but I don't like the bulkiness which hurts my wrists and the fact that the battery... Continue Reading →
The Girl That Runs featured on Fitblogger
My little blog is blog of the day on Fitblogger today 🙂 If you haven't had a look at Fitblogger it's a great community site to check out and be a part of. It has lots of like minded people on the site as well as some great articles and tips for people interested in... Continue Reading →
Vegemite free Olympics app
I don't know about you but I cannot wait until the Olympics. I've always been a huge fan and wrote my dissertation about them and worked at the Games in Atlanta in 1996. I am counting down until they start and I will be holding out to watch the athletics and most importantly (to me)... Continue Reading →
Running websites and apps to log your training
Having a great week of training so far. How is your training going? I've done a variety of tempo work and some slower runs and am starting to feel fitter again which I am really pleased about. I am very glad to not be doing the International Women's Day 5k this weekend as it has... Continue Reading →
Race diary update 2012
I finally got round to updating the Queensland race diary for 2012. Keep a look out for new events. I've just started with a few regulars.
Off sick
Typical isn't it. Whenever I am training well - I get sick! I've been training really well and have been unwell for the last couple of days so am having a rest, no point in pushing when my chest feels like it is about to cave in and my head like there is a constant... Continue Reading →
Training at home and alone is it effective?
Many people find exercising in the comfort of their own home far preferable than bearing all at the gym. I have always been a skeptic as I need people around me to make me push harder and worried exercising at home might make me lazy!
Finding your way…
Useful GPS iPhone apps for running
Inspirational reading
Whenever I am suffering from demotivation or have a race coming up I rummage through my bookshelf knowing exactly what to do - I read one of the inspirational books about running and courageous sports people that I have and it helps me every time.