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• How Can You Get Your Kids Interested in Running?

  

  Guest post written by Irene With childhood obesity on the rise, there has never been a better time than now to get your kids more fit and healthy. Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• When You’re Your Own Worst Enemy

  

  Today I did battle with myself during my run. From the moment I stepped out of our front door, and the wind welcomed me by slapping me right in the face. I wann... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Finding Your Niche

  With four older siblings I could see my youngest son struggling to find his niche. My eldest daughter’s niche is easy: her niche is simply Being The Eldest. Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Running Shirt H

  

  I like my running clothes simple, so one of my favourite haunts for running clothes is H M. Last week I bought a simple black, longsleeved shirt for about 26... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Children's Birthday Parties: Am I Selling Out?

  

  I’ve got five kids, aged 9 to 17. So I’ve thrown a lot kids birthday parties over the years! For the very first birtday party I threw my eldest daughter, I... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Baby It’s Cold Outside: What to Wear?

  

  Never is the answer to this classical question so hard to find, as when the temperatures seriously drop! During Summer the answer is so much easier: ‘As little... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• I See a Rat!

  I’m trying to be frugal, so I’m using our woodburner to keep us warm instead of using the central heating. This morning, shivering and feeling like Cinderella o... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Droopy Butt Syndrome

  

  I can’t think of a better argument for running skirts: the Droopy Butt Syndrome I get from wearing running tights. Last week the price of a pair of running... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Running Form: Have a Laugh

  I had great fun watching this video titled ‘Don’t be that akward runner‘ featuring five men running. It made me smile watching them run. It also made me think…... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Running is Freedom

  

  Every Sunday I do my long run. In my case this means about 2,5 hours of running, interspersed with a nice cup of coffee in a restaurant. Because I plan my long... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Mittens Versus Gloves

  

  John ‘The Penguin’ Bingham described them in one of his books: runners who appear at a race wearing nothing but those scary I’m a Real Runner shorts, a tank top... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Decorative Children’s Toys

  

  Yes there is such a thing as decorative children’s toys! In fact, there are some children’s toys that actually make me salivate with longing! They look so... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Am a HSP

  

  I’ve never been a big fan of parent participation at school. Sure, I felt a bit nostalgic when my five children started school, but it also meant I’ld finally... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Saucony Running Shoes: Hole in Heel

  

  Last Summer I saw myself forced to buy a new pair of running shoes. I don’t particularly like buying running shoes, because you can’t pick the cutest shoes... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Runner’s Evolution Gadgetwise: from Egg Timer to Garmin Forerunner

  

  When I first started running, eleven years ago, I took with me an egg timer. I was following a couch to 5k training plan, and I needed the egg timer to tell me... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Make Money Blogging

  

  Guest post written by Michelle from the Mommy Blogger Directory More people are starting to look for ways to make money online. One of the method that people ar... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• When a Run Goes Bad

  Whenever I have a run that feels so terrible I actually have to cut it short, it always kind of scares me. Because it makes me question myself as a runner. As... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Do You Dress Your Baby?

  

  When I first became a mom I liked to dress my baby in ‘real’ clothes. So I put my baby girl in little dresses, and when I had a boy I dressed him in little... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Running, but Not Getting Anywhere

  Sometimes I stumble upon a running quote that feels júst right. Recently I found this quote: ‘Most mornings, I run through the woods in the slanting light. Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2012 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Run on a Slippery Slope, Or Street for That Matter

  

  I’ve been wondering how to cope with slippery streets while running. At first I was all like: ‘What a w贸nderful opportunity to practise my ChiRunning! Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2012 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION