Author: Vicky
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Adapting Your Marathon Training to Winter Conditions
Training for a marathon during winter can be a real challenge. The dark mornings and evenings, coupled with unpredictable weather, can easily derail your plans for long runs and speed workouts. So, how can you stay consistent and on track when nature isn’t cooperating? While I always prefer running outdoors,…
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Winter Running Gear: What You Really Need
Firstly, let me say that I enjoy running in the winter. It requires a bit more organization than summer running, but I appreciate the newly discovered speed, thanks to the cold temperatures, as well as the ever-changing scenery and crisp, sunny days. Of course, not all runs are like that.…
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The Benefits of Walking: Simple Steps to Better Health
Walking is a type of exercise that’s available to most people. You don’t need any special equipment other than some comfy and supportive shoes, and you don’t need specific clothes. There’s also no need to join a gym or club to get started so it’s affordable, even to those on…
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Why You Should Join a Parkrun Near You
When I was recently in London, I learned just how inclusive and friendly parkruns are. They are great for everyone; fast runners, slower runners, runners with dogs, runners with babies, solo runners, runners with friends, runners training for races, runners wanting to make new friends and run/walkers…. Parkrun is inclusive…
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Running in Regent’s Park: A Scenic London Adventure
One of the biggest surprises during my recent trip to London was discovering how wonderful it is to run in Regent’s Park. Whether you’re looking to log 3 miles or 20, this beautiful park offers endless possibilities for runners and walkers alike (no bikes are permitted in the park). With…
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Essential Packing Tips for Active Vacations
Before packing for an active vacation, there are a few questions you need to ask yourself so that you don’t end up taking too much or too little – we’ve all been there, sitting on our suitcases, willing them to close! I’ve also been there, trying to go for a…
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Building a Healthy Habit: The Benefits of Consistently Taking Supplements and Tips for Staying on Track
As a busy and active person, staying on top of my health and wellness is always a priority. I’m also in my 40s and know that preventative action now will set me up for later success. After years of a sporadic and inconsistent routines, I recently decided to take a…
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How to Secure Your Spot in the 2025 NYC Marathon
The New York City Marathon, held each year on the first Sunday in November, is one of the most iconic races in the world. Part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, the NYC Marathon offers runners an amazing 26.2-mile journey through the Big Apple’s five boroughs, where each area has…
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Tips for an Epic Day of Race Spectating
This past weekend we were out cheering the Marine Corps Marathon. We spent quite a bit of time preparing ahead of time, and I’d forgotten so many of the logistics involved when you’re watching as well as cheering on friends. To ensure that you’re prepared and organised (and before I…
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How I Fuelled During My Recent Marathon
I am like a robot when it comes to fuelling for long runs and races. Over the years, I’ve figured out what works for me, and although I try new things during training, rarely do any of them make it to race day. The Chicago Marathon this year was no…
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Ten Things to Occupy Your Time After a Marathon
You just ran a marathon—congratulations! Now, what should you do with your time? Training for a marathon demands so much time, physical effort, and emotional energy. Once the race is over, the medal is hung up, the celebrations are done, and you’re back to your daily routine, it can be…
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The 2024 Chicago Marathon
This year’s Chicago Marathon felt different from years past. There’s no question that it’s an exceptionally well-organized race, supported by amazing crowds and communities, but this time it felt bigger (it actually was bigger too – 50150 runners), and that definitely showed. For some context, this was the 6th time…
