I have finally bitten the bullet today and rejoined a gym! I really thought I could get through winter and not have to do it but I had a bit of an experience a week or two ago that made me rethink. I was running around the lake near where I live at 6am and... Continue Reading →
A bitter taste in my mouth from my gym
Happy Monday everyone. Three posts in three days! That's pretty good or me. I need to have a rant today which is why I am posting.. I have been feeling a bit unfit lately due to not being able to train as hard as I like and as much as I like due to a... Continue Reading →
It’s that time again: does the fan go on or off at the gym!
I love my gym. It gives me great pleasure to train there except when it's boiling hot as there is no air conditioning, just fans, and when it is winter in Brisbane and it's cold. I train my butt off at the gym especially on the treadmill when I don't want to run outside, but... Continue Reading →
Keep running even when you think you aren’t getting anywhere…
Haven't written in a while as have been adjusting to a life as a lady of leisure after finishing my job. I decided to put a positive spin on things and have been at the gym or running every day this week and it's been great. My rest day will be Sunday for anyone wondering... Continue Reading →
self consciousness
short and sweet posting tonight, just having a bit of a random rant really....
Get down and get sweaty
My thinking is, I go to the gym to sweat and if I haven’t sweated like a complete pig - then I can’t have worked hard enough.
How do you start running?
I am very excited as one of my very good friends who has always been a 'non' runner asked me for some tips on how she should start. How far, how much and generally just HOW.
Gym memberships – are they really worth it?
Here in Australia I hardly actually go to the gym now because I run outside a lot and haven't been doing too as much weight work as I would like, so this mornings debacle got me thinking whether I actually need it. So I thought in today's post I would highlight my thoughts based on my experiences with gyms, why being a member is a good thing.... Reasons why gym memberships are good 1. When you really don't feel like training if you go to the gym