Blog
It’s time to go running.
The last two weeks have been really busy work has been full on. I have been working hard to also get some new coaching courses off the ground and tie down dates for my first ever series of women’s ‘back on your bike’ sessions. As well as having to arrange plasterers...
New year’s resolutions, what is your plan?
January is an odd month, after the high from Christmas it can be quite a low month. Low on funds, low on effort and low on dedication to stick to those New year’s resolutions you made one the first. Myself included in this! This makes it an odd month to decide to set...
Hill Cycling – Training Session
I have recently started training ready for my solo and pair 24 hour races later on in the year. They feel very far off at the moment, I know from experience that it takes a while for your body to adapt to training. One of the best ways to improve your power is to use...
Good bye 2016 – here’s to an adventurous 2017
Good bye 2016 it has been a great adventure. We have started renovating our first house, got a dog and the biggest challenge of all, racing the Trans Alp Bike race. I am excited about 2017, after being inspired by Sarah Williams from Tough Girl challenges, who set 7...
Imagine falling off your bike so badly that you’re scared to touch your brakes.
Imagine falling off your bike so badly that you’re scared to touch your brakes. This is exactly what happened to one of my clients. Now after two years she has decided to battle her fear and get back in the saddle with my help. Pauline and I have been on a journey...
Cross training through winter
The shortest day of the year may be behind us but winter is in full swing! Winter is a great time to put in some base training and work on your overall fitness for the spring/summer. Here are my top tips: Running: I am not a natural runner, but during the winter I...
Race across the roof of Europe – Bike Trans Alp 2016
The Trans Alp Bike Race claims to be the toughest amateur Mountain Bike stage race in Europe. Six hundred teams made up of two riders, set out from Imst in Austria on a seven day epic that ended this year in Arco, Italy. Of the six hundred teams 16 were women’s teams....
Coaching Session – Pumping the trail
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Recovery walks
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A new adventure is calling.
The last two weeks I have been unable to ride my bike or get up to much as I have been recuperating after having an operation. I am usually fighting a battle between wanting to go outside to play or train and planning the next challenge. Having a week or two not being...