The depths of winter might seem far away, but with the nights drawing in and wet, windy weather on the horizon, I know I’m feeling a bit low in energy. In fact, research has shown that 42% of Brits admit to having lower energy levels at this time of year, with many saying that 2018 has … More Recharge this Autumn with E.ON
I’m not a natural public speaker. If I’m asked to stand up in front of people and give a speech I’m likely to feel panicky, my heart will start racing, I will talk really fast and afterwards will tell everyone I did a terrible job and they should ask someone else next time! So when … More Public speaking with Ordnance Survey
Last weekend was definitely busy for runners, with lots of big races taking place across the country including the Royal Parks Half and Manchester Half Marathon to name just a couple. I opted to head across to Henley for the Maverick Oxfordshire Trail Race. Sitting in the car park with the torrential rain pouring down … More Maverick Oxfordshire Trail Race
Last month we headed to Centerparcs Woburn for a family holiday, which just happened to fall on the same weekend as the very first National GetOutside Day. An event organised by Ordnance Survey, GetOutside Day aims to encourage more people to get out of the house and explore the outdoors, and I have to say … More GetOutside Day at Centerparcs Woburn
It seems to be a common theme at the moment that I’m writing blog posts about things that happened months ago! Working in events, the summer is a very busy time so my blogging has taken a little bit of a backseat. It’s also the case that the better weather means I’m out and about … More Active Holiday in the Peak District
It’s been a few weeks since I was lucky enough to head to Sallanches in the French Alps with Decathlon, for a fantastic couple of days of hiking and exploring. The weather was just as gorgeous as it is now though, and the scenery was simply stunning! As someone who doesn’t ski, I’d never really … More Hiking in the French Alps with Quechua
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and take on an adventure, especially with this gorgeous weather! I’ve been reading a couple of new books to get some inspiration, as well as enjoying a few exciting new kit items on our recent travels. Here’s a quick rundown of my current July favourites… Osprey Ultralight … More Adventure Kit I’m Loving – July
I’ve had this blog post in my Drafts for a few weeks now – the difficult thing about the summer, especially with the gorgeous sunshine we’re enjoying now, is that we end up being so busy actually DOING things, that I run out of time to write about them! Consequently I’m now sharing our May … More Camping on the Jurassic Coast
As camping fans, James and I have a few tents between us – maybe not as many as the number of bikes we own – but still a pretty comprehensive collection. From tiny two-mans to massive beasts that sleep a whole football team (well, maybe not) we have a tent for every occasion. Still, they … More Decathlon Inflatable Tent Review
Are you looking to try something new this summer? If the great weather has got you inspired to head out on an outdoor adventure, why not take a look at mountain biking? It’s not just an autumn/winter sport, although the extra mud and puddles are always fun! Last month James and I headed over to … More Mountain Biking at Swinley Forest