There is no doubt that exercise has many great health benefits and running seems to have it all. I run regularly, at least twice a week, and over the year, I have seen plenty of benefits of doing so. To highlight all of them probably isn’t very practical, as there are so many. So, to remain clear, concise and informative, I have narrowed it down to four of my favourite reasons, and those are as follows.
Read MoreCan Yoga help with Cycling and Running? As a keen cyclist and runner, I was interested to see if using Yoga, as part of my exercise routine would help improve my strength, flexibility and improve my overall performance. Read on and find out what I thought.
Read MoreOver the years I have continued to run and run, with many people, including myself, asking the question why do you run? Read on and find out what inspires me to put on my running shoes and keep on running.
Read MoreI have always loved running and over the years I have enjoyed competing in all manner of competitive races and simply getting outside and running for pleasure. Parkrun has helped change my view of running and as a new Parkrun adventure begins it continues to serve as inspiration to achieve more and more. Read on to find out more about my latest running adventure.
Read MoreSIGG has some amazing outdoor products on the market and it is clear to see that they are extremely proud of each and every one of their huge range of bottles and food jars. Each one of their great products has been carefully designed, made and tested with all types of users in their extensive customer base in mind. I tested the Thermo Flask from the Gemstone range, read on to see what I thought.
Read MoreThe number of leisure and recreation activities among outdoor enthusiasts has definitely snowballed in recent years, and from the relatively subtle, well-established pursuits like walking and cycling, there has been significant growth in activities that demand a more physical and vigorous approach. Read on to find out what the benefits are.
Read MoreCycle Commuting through the Winter months provides a significant challenge for any hardy soul and cycling enthusiast. As a fully committed cycle commuter and someone talking from experience, I would like to share a few essential tips that will keep you out on the bike, happy, motivated and safe this winter. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreGetting Outside and spending your spare time in the Great Outdoors is the perfect remedy for anyone wanting to get away from it all. It provides the chance to escape reality, feel free and not focus on the difficulties and challenges we are all facing us all.
Read MoreLearning with fun in a Creative Classroom allows all pupils to be themselves, take necessary risks to achieve and embrace the culture of learning in a fun and practical way. In this blog post, I hope to share some simple ideas on how you can make this possible.
Read MoreWith the autumn season in full swing and the inevitable changes in its weather patterns, it is still important for us to feel positive and make the most of the many fun outdoor activities we can still enjoy outdoors. Here are 5 great outdoor activities you can enjoy this autumn.
Read MoreOutdoor activities and increased learning opportunities can have a significant impact on our lives. As a teacher, I know how important this is and within this new blog post, I hope to highlight the significance of these potential benefits. Read on to see if you agree.
Read MoreOver the summer holidays, and with valuable time on my hands. It was good to get outside and find the opportunity to explore some more locations in the Netherlands I don't necessarily have the chance to visit all that often. Read on and find out more about what the east has to offer.
Read MoreReview of our latest Glamping in France. We chose to camp at the Huttopia Campgrounds on the picturesque island of Noirmoutier. This is a comprehensive review of the campsite and what it has to offer all visitors.
Read MoreOver the last few months, I have been testing out another one of Quad Locks great sports products. This time I have been using the Sports Armband out on my regular runs. Read this review and see what I thought of it.
Read MoreAfter reading all about the impressive work of Lizzie Carr and her Plastic Patrol initiative. We decided to take some of her great ideas and further develop them with our own, in order to create some amazing new designs for her trusty Stand Up Paddle Board and then write up our amazing work within a series of detailed newspaper reports.
Read MoreAs part of our school STEM week and a strong focus on recycling and reusing plastic. My class decided to make some plastic bird feeders out of recycled plastic bottles. Read our step by step guide to see what we did.
Read MoreThe SmartHalo cycle navigation system is the coolest cycle product you can buy for your bike. As a daily cycle commuter see what I thought of this really cool product from the innovative designers at SmartHalo.
Read MoreAn exciting Stone Age-inspired craft activity, that is ideal for all Key Stage 2 aged children, which can easily support any Stone Age Topic. It is a practical activity, and it can easily be implemented in the classroom or at home.
Read MoreWhy you should go for walks after work is a motivational piece of writing that encourages everyone to get out after work and go for a walk. It doesn’t really matter where you walk, or indeed for how far, by utilising what you have all around you and embracing the fresh air will definitely bring untold benefits to your overall health and well-being. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreHere is a list of some of my 5 favourite outdoor clothing brands to help you get started and kitted out for the Great Outdoors. I start with The North Face, probably the best known outdoor clothing brand out there, then move on to the likes of Fjallraven, Haglofs, Montane and Rab Equipment. Where I hope to give my honest opinion of what these popular brands might offer.
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