The Gornsky is a workout inspired by a friend. Aptly named because you will be a goner once it is done. It’s short in distance but does require a hard effort. If you are training for a 5 or 10 event, then this is the type of workout that will help build up those faster […]
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Six months ago I supported a Kickstarter project for Turtle Journal. Reach your dream, blast through your goals, and develop positive habits along the way. Obviously, at the time, it was exactly what I needed and wanted in my life. Well, let’s be honest, I totally forgot about it. I mean a lot can happen in 6
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I work in customer service, so I deal with people every day. There are days where I have some lovely customers and we have a good chat. Then there are days where customers are so rude, that you just wish that you could just shove it up their hoo-ha, but have to be nice to them anyway.
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Keeping the 18 for 2018 themes going, I thought I would share with you 18 things that I really like. Some you may already know, some you may even like yourself. 18 Likable Things .1. Podcasts Podcasts aren’t for everyone and that’s ok. If you have never listened to one before, you totally should. Not
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Want to leave a pile of ashes at your competitor’s feet? Then the Ash workout is for you. Named aptly after Ash, a fellow runner who inspired this workout. This session is short and sharp. With shorter intervals, but an increased intensity. This one is suitable for 5-10 distances. The Warm Up 10 minutes easy 3
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I love a good snack. Recently while trying to find another recipe I stumbled upon this recipe for protein balls. Since my allergy testing, I’ve gotten a lot more serious about removing gluten from my diet. It still makes an appearance every now and then, but I know which gluten sources I can eat (like
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When I was 15/16, I had a falling out with a “friend”. Let’s call her Lucy. Lucy and I lived around the corner from each other. Really we were friends by proxy. I realise that now. Being Lucy’s friend was hard work. I essentially always felt left out and there were moments where I was
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You either love hummus, or you don’t. I love chickpeas. They are my go-to protein for vegetarian meals. While searching for a snack alternative I stumbled upon a gluten & dairy-free hummus at the supermarket. Needless to say, I was devastated when it was discontinued in our store. I tried alternatives, but they weren’t the
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Farting is not what fartlek is about. It’s a Swedish word that means ‘speed play’. The great thing about fartlek sessions is that they can be structured, or unstructured. You could have random intervals, or you could have regular intervals. These particular intervals challenge me but are achievable. The Warm Up The Workout Beginner Intermediate
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You, have the power to change anything you want in your life. That’s right, you do. No one else holds that control. While others can influence you, the choice is always up to you. The first step is always the hardest. It’s normal to have self-doubt, to think about all the what-ifs. Whatever you decide
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