75% health and fitness, 25% life and 100% me!
Yup, I'm that girl! I want to look cute or at least sweaty cute in my pics in case I want to profile them. To a point anyway, keep your expectations realistic though. I have some tips for at least knowing where the photos might be and even some race day make-up tips too. It's... Continue Reading →
Peppermint, Lavender, Lemon Balm (verbena), Rose Hip, Bergamot, Jasmine and my very favourite chamomile! The options are endless. Plant it and drink it, simple right, well maybe. I myself am what you would call a heavy user, drinking 3 or 4 HUGE mugs, 2 bags at a time of chamomile a night. I started to... Continue Reading →
So I decided I think I'm going for it. I'm making the jump from sprint to olympic. This time a lot of thought went into the decision and I'm going to be starting a series here on my progress tips and tricks I've learned in previous years and my training program as I progress. It's... Continue Reading →
When I first decided to take on a big project using iron on transfers I looked for a little guidance online on how to proceed and there was only one site I found that was a little bit helpful. That project was a quilt for Christmas with full page pictures of honey's RC's and one... Continue Reading →
Depending on where you are spring is almost here, or here or coming soon you hope. Here it seems to have arrived a month ahead of schedule, this week anyway. Pinterest is turning back to running tips and gardening ideas, again for me at least. So this got me thinking about my upcoming race season... Continue Reading →
It is possible, always (almost)! Your friends who go on and on and at dinner parties aren't actually complaining they're bragging! It's pretty much one of the only socially acceptable ways to brag about all of the excess money you have compared to your friends. But it sounds like complaining about overages and project timelines.... Continue Reading →
Is it just 53? It might be more than 53. Either have a laugh at us delusional runners or know that you are in fact normal. I had bad shin splints when I first started 15 years ago and less so after long breaks. 7 stitches in my right foot, and runners knee usually... Continue Reading →
So your a fresh faced new runner or one that's hardened by many miles pounding the pavement or trails. Either way there's probably something here you haven't read before. None of the tips below are the crap you read in every single printerest pin. Yes hills and speed work are important, wear some sunscreen for your... Continue Reading →
Like someone very wise once said (I'm not sure who, but they probably didn't mean it either), " it's not you it's me". But here we are again with me realizing I love the idea of houseguests but loath the reality. Is it the layout of the house, the character of the guest, the local... Continue Reading →
Snappy title right? But obviously internet hyperbole for views right? Wrong! It's that time of year where a lot of you are resolving to get fit loose weight and look better in your clothes and bathing suit. But I know that being fit has allowed me to save at least 2 lives and possibly dozens... Continue Reading →
Sweat Sweetly 