Month: January 2016
January Blues?
So it's colder than it was in December, even though you were hoping that Spring might be on its way, and it's still dark when you wake up in the mornings and when you leave the office at night. The joie de vivre of the New Year and all of it's resolutions seems an awfully [...]
One of the world’s best yoga retreats is hiding in the North Yorkshire hills
This weekend I went on a detox yoga retreat at The Orange Tree Relaxation Centre in North Yorkshire with my friend and sister-in-law-to-be, Ruth, and two of her lovely pals, Sophie and Laura. I wasn't sure what to expect, but the itinerary promised plenty of time dedicated to yoga and relaxation, delicious ayurvedic, vegan food, [...]
Embrace your bad runs, listen to your body and other wise words from the Runners Connect Podcast
This weekend, while I was searching for an audiobook to get me through my long Sunday run, I stumbled upon the Runners Connect - Run to the Top podcast. Curious, I downloaded a couple of episodes while I had my pre-run cup of tea. Tea consumed, I pulled on an extra running top, laced up and [...]
 War and PeaceÂ
I started writing this post on Tuesday on my way back from work and it began something like this: 'Now I'm back to work and the weather has taken a turn for the chillier, following an unseasonably warm Christmas, it now really feels like January and that the New Year is truly here. And 2016 [...]
Festive fit bits: Sleeping, eating, running and NutriBullet-ing
Before I jump into a January 'New Year' type post, I wanted to write a quick round-up of the Christmas period, which has been especially heavenly. After two blissful weeks away from the office, jam-packed with family and friends, good food, lots of sleep, running and relaxing, I now feel (almost) ready for the year [...]
Mother Running Vegan 