Posts in “Events”
Don’t Let Christmas Ruin Your Fitness Mojo
It happens every year. People start to cancel personal training sessions and classes due to Christmas dos, we hear people saying “ahhhh but it’s Christmas” or “I’ll start again in the New Year” or “it won’t make a difference now because it’s Christmas”……It’s nothing new, and without doubt is THE most irritating thing about December! Here’s […]
Read article10k Top Tips – Final Weeks Of Training
If you have a 10k coming up, here are our 10k top tips for your final weeks of training. Don’t PANIC! If you have followed your plan, the advice of your personal trainer or coach then you have nothing to panic about, you have it in the bag! It’s easy to be overcome with a […]
Read articleJenny’s Duathlon Dream!
About 18 months ago I took part in my first triathlon, it was a sprint distance triathlon and I loved it! I was hooked! As someone who always called themselves as a ‘runner’ I couldn’t believe, and still can’t, how much I enjoy the cycling training. In my first triathlon I finished 10th woman, if […]
Read articleAre You Ready For It?
That’s all I’ve heard this week: are you ready for it, how are you feeling about it, do you know who you’re fighting yet…….and honestly, I don’t know! Does 8 weeks of twice a week training actually prepare you to get into a boxing ring and punch another individual? And on that note – is […]
Read articleWhat’s To Stop Me Punching Like The Duracell Bunny?!
It’s suddenly dawned on some of the girls this week (or at least that they’re admitting too out loud), that we’re going to be fighting each other soon. We’re looking around the room and eyeing up anyone roughly the same weight and height. We’re watching their every move: how hard do they punch, what are […]
Read articleMy Pink Collar Boxing Challenge!
It’s an understatement to say that the last 6-9 months have been a challenge for me – both physically and mentally. My back pain returned with absolutely debilitating results. I had to stop 99% of my physical activity, simply because there were days where getting out of bed was almost impossible. Movement has often been severely […]
Read articleCastle Triathlon Series
Last weekend Leeds really felt the buzz of hosting the 2016 ITU World Triathlon. For many people it was their first time spectating at a triathlon and the feedback from spectators was fantastic. This week in the gym and on social media there has been much talk around the idea of triathlon […]
Read articleTotal Warrior Mud Run
Over the years the mud run assault courses have become ever more popular for people to run as a team event or individually. It’s a great way to challenge yourself and do something a bit different than running around your local park. Mud runs involve a combination of endurance, strength and determination to battle the […]
Read articleWhat’s Your Excuse?
An article on my web browser caught my eye today about the types of excuses that people make for the reasons they don’t exercise. There’s no point in denying it – we all have them…..”I’m too tired”, “it’s raining and too cold”, “I should have gotten up earlier to go” “my muscles hurt too much” (almost […]
Read article5k Obstacle Course – Gung-Ho!
If you like having fun and being active then I may have found a perfect weekend activity for you! Gung-ho! 5k of fun! This 5 kilometre run is more than just pounding the pavement, it is a 5k run with inflatable obstacles! The course is made up of 10 obstacles made specifically for Gung-ho. You […]
Read articleMotive8 Charity Events for Martin House
This year motive8 north has chosen Martin House as our charity of the year. Martin House offers support and care for children with life-limiting conditions. As well as offering children all the care and support they need Martin House provide invaluable guidance and support for their parents and family. Martin House needs £5 million per […]
Read articleLeeds Half Marathon 8th May 2016
If you’re a keen runner or new to the world of running, the Leeds Half Marathon is the biggest half marathon in Yorkshire. Held on the 8th May you have 11 weeks to get signed up and start your training. The route starts in the city centre on The Headrow and finishes in Millennium Square, […]
Read articleHealthy Weekend – ROYAL ARMOURIES EASTERN WARRIORS: INDIA
EASTERN WARRIORS: INDIA I know many of you will be wanting to plan something for the up coming half term or you just fancy a trip out so take a look at the Eastern Warriors exhibition at The Royal Armouries in Leeds. ▪ Starting at: 10:00am Saturday 13 February 2016 ▪ Finishing at: 5:00pm Sunday […]
Read articleHarewood House Half Marathon
The Christmas and New year celebrations are well in the past now and for many of you looking for a New Year fitness challenge we have just the thing……the Harewood House half marathon on Sunday 28th February. The 13.1 mile run is set in the beautiful muddy trails of the Harewood Estate and is an […]
Read articleMy Vegan Christmas
For the last few years, we host an early Christmas dinner for our friends. So whilst this blog may seem a little early, my meal planning has to happen NOW. Last year I shared what I would be eating at Christmas and it gave some of you some new ideas for veggies, vegans and meat […]
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