Running easy is one thing, but finishing strong is another thing. It’s common for runners to go out too hard at the start of a run, and then die in the arse at the end. This is why practising a fast finish is important to add to your training schedule. A fast finish run will …
At some point in a road runner’s life, they think “What next”. When they have graduated from 5k to 10, from the half marathon to the marathon, the next logical step is hitting the trails. If you have never done trail running before, check out my intro guide to trail running on what to expect. …
It’s time to revisit another Would You Rather. Would you rather #4 was released all the way back in December 2013! Let’s find out how much things have changed in 10 years. Would you rather Bike 100 Miles or Run Miles? Biking would be faster. However, bike seats are seriously uncomfortable. Running 100 miles would …
By Bonnie Garmus Pages: 400Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Feminism, ContemporaryRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lessons in Chemistry was a book I placed on my reading list back in 2022. My sister loaned me this book back around Easter. (We haven’t seen each other in a while.) It has been sitting on my TBR since then (hey I have …
I had planned to do a check-in on my 23 in 2023 goals in April. However, life had other plans, and it’s now mid-May. So here we are with an update on the goals, challenges, and aspirations for 2023. House/Home They say that the internal fit out of a build takes the longest, and they …
One day at work, I told a customer I loved her owl earrings. She said that I was the first person to notice and that it really made her day. I was glad that I could lift her spirits, and while it’s easy to compliment someone on their appearance not everything has to be about …
We all have that one sandwich that is our go-to for lunch. You know the one, it’s safe. It’s one that you know you will enjoy and will satisfy your hunger. The same applies to today’s workout. It’s a favourite because it doesn’t require too much mental energy. Similar to the workout Easy Sandwich, this …
By Tillie Cole Pages: 316Genre: Chick-Lit, Romance, Contemporary, Young AdultRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ On the 4th of January 2020, I bought three books: I read Indistractable by Nir Eyal, as my productivity reboot for the year. (I always seem to read a non-fiction book about productivity at the start of the year). Six of Crows, I had to …
Distance: 6.2km out and backStart: Tandara Rd, Trailhead, Halls GapGrade: MediumTotal Elevation: 370mEstimate Hiking Time: 3.5 hoursApprox Running Time: 1.5 hours Boronia Peak is one of the lesson-known hikes in the Grampians but offers some of the best 360° views of Gariwerd. Taking in the wonderland range, and views of Lake Bellfield and Lake Fyans, …
By Colleen Coleman Pages: 264Genre: Chick-Lit, Romance, ContemporaryRating: ⭐⭐⭐ The worst day of Lily Buckley’s life was being jilted at the altar by her fiance Adam when he told her he didn’t want to marry her and was in love with her best friend. Ouch. Since then Lily has been living on auto piolet. Working a …
