It may just be me being a little ‘out there’, but I’m finding it increasingly difficult to get a date these days. And before you label me as a ‘desperate, needy bitch’, I am okay living the single life. But I’d just like to go on a bike ride, eat cake, go for a run or go skiing with a man. It’s really not about getting ‘freaky’ beneath the sheets.

Are super shoes hero worthy performance enhancers or villainous antagonists?

Each week brings a new record in athletics: Sebastian Sawe smashing the marathon record in a time of 1:59:30 and even the second athlete broke Kipchoge’s record of 2:01:09 from the Berlin Marathon in 2022.

Do you ever feel like things are completely beyond your control and someone, somewhere is having a laugh at your expense?

If you’ve ever seen ‘The Truman Show’, where Jim Carey’s character can’t even escape the town because some higher power dictates his every move, you’ll know what I mean. And, you know, sometimes that’s how it feels for many of us. However good my intentions are, I just can’t escape. I even drove a random old lady into the next town because she missed her bus, in an attempt to garner some good karma. It didn’t even work!

This week marks the opening of a massive box office hit: The Odyssey. Christopher Nolan has surely struck gold turning this epic poem into a film. The action film, written and directed by Nolan, charts a classic hero’s journey, or quest narrative, revolving around themes of perseverance, temptation, resilience and all those qualities we need to exhibit to thrive in life.

At this time of year, many of us are training for marathons, entering cycling crits, or simply enjoying longer runs in the beautiful weather that we rarely experience in Britain. However, the warm weather brings its own challenges and exercising in the heat can be a challenge in itself.

Most serious endurance runners appreciate and understand that endurance running is governed by maximal oxygen uptake and running economy (how much your energy your body requires to sustain certain speeds). But what few people realise is that running economy can be developed through using plyometric training methods.

If we accept that the body is a machine, we have to accept that sometimes our machine needs fine-tuning. Perhaps the tyres need balancing and the tracking needs attention. And this is where running mechanics can fix bad form if applied correctly.

Every effective runner, from a weekend parkrunner to an Olympic finalist, uses structured running drills to align their running technique. But what are running mechanics and do they actually work for everyone?

Travel always provides a great opportunity for a reset. And after my 4-week vacation in Kenya, I was ready for a change.

So, on returning to the UK, I felt brave. I’d had five proposals of marriage (no exaggeration, I’ve got game in Kenya) and felt my confidence had soared after being treated like a celeb in the town of Iten (probably on account of my blonde hair).

Here’s why…

I’m compelled by sport. I love the thrill, the challenge and the struggle to reach the top. Sporting stars have always impressed me – the Williams sisters, Ingebrigtsen, the Brownlee brothers, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant. Legends. Sporting Gods. Superhumans.

The Secret Life of the Solo Traveller

I’ve always loved Will Ferrell. His acerbic wit and easy charm produce comedy gold. But his lines spoken as Chaz Michael Michaels, in Blades of Glory, are the ones that resonate the most.

He cites his favourite film as ‘Solo’; his favourite song is ‘The One’ by Metallica and he labels himself as ‘a Lonewolf’. And I can relate.  I’m a bit of a loner.

And before you get your tiny violins and start to feel sorry for me, let me tell you that strength does not always come in numbers.

Travelling alone is great. You can eat what you want, go where you want and do whatever you want. No negotiation.

Having been given the opportunity to cover the social media of Craven Energy, I was excited at the prospect of watching Jonny and Alistair Brownlee competing at the Skipton Multi Sports Festival. Their do-or-die approach to running has always astounded me and I’m captivated by their stamina and resilience. However, the person who had the biggest influence on me that day was neither one of the Brownlee brothers.

When it comes to recovering after a hard training session, I’ve tried it all. From plunging into ice baths to using my Thera Gun, relaxing in my inflatable compression boots or even taking Cordyceps to speed up recovery, I’ve always been eager to explore the different ways that professional athletes use to help their bodies bounce back after intense blocks of training.

The dreaded blue ticks… The enigmatic ‘read’… The following ‘last seen’…

Heart drops. Disappointment dawns. Message received.

We’ve all been there. Awaiting that all-important response from a loved-one, a crush or a romantic interest. And too often, all we get is the dreaded ‘read’ or even worse - the double blue ticks.

One of the many reasons behind my boyfriend’s decision to unceremoniously dump me via text was that I viewed life as a competition and whilst I am willing to concede (oh, the irony) that I enjoy a little rivalry, I am unwilling to accept it’s a character flaw. Is a competitive instinct really a curse, or a blessing?

You can find out more about my adventures on the Kenyan trails by reading my article that has been featured on the official Kenya Experience website.

When you’re striving to lose those extra few seconds, it’s always good to hear about new ways to train, especially if it breaks up the monotony of your existing routine.

A: Go to Kenya

So as my 2025 came crashing to a halt, I was hoping 2026 would bring some optimism, hope and motivation to encourage me to become a better version of myself. At the risk of sounding like a stuck record, I was still reeling from a break-up. I know, I know, get your tiny violins out! But in my defence, I was almost cross with myself for being so pathetic!

The Grand Canyon deserves its status as one of the natural wonders of the world, consistently recognised alongside Mount Everest and the Great Barrier Reef. It had been on my list of places to go since I learned in History that President Roosevelt, in 1908, designated it as a national monument, describing it as ‘beautiful and terrible and unearthly.’ 

Breaking up with someone who you love is never painless. To be quite honest, it’s one of the most emotionally charged and painful experiences that anyone can endure. But it’s not just the loss of a relationship, it’s the pain derived from losing an individual who held a central place in your heart. It’s about mourning the loss of someone you cared for and shared the most intimate parts of yourself. It’s like finishing a book that you never want to end, or returning home at the end of the best holiday of your entire life.

George Mallory’s famous retort when asked about his reasons for climbing Everest encapsulates the human spirit and symbolises an individual’s desire to conquer the unknown. But people climb for so many more reasons other than this, and his response doesn’t even scratch the surface of why we climb.