People of the Outdoors is my latest series whereby I acknowledge those individuals who are inspired and motivated to spend their lives in the Great Outdoors. This series forms a selection of personal interviews and imagery taken from these dedicated individuals. This second interview is by Outdoor Enthusiast Lindsey Chadwick, who enjoys her time in the outdoors, capturing precious moments.
Read MoreThis is the first piece of writing from my short writing extracts, all about nature and the outdoors. In this piece, I will focus on natural spaces and what they mean to me. Why they inspire me and continually motivate me to spend more of my time in the great outdoors.
Read MoreIs It Time For A Change? At this challenging time in our lives, it is now more important than ever to create and maintain a routine. It does not matter what that routine is, or what it looks like, but by establishing some form of regularity in our lives, means it can go along way to helping our overall mood, mental health and well-being.
Read MoreHere is the first list of ideas in my series of Creative Writing prompts. The purpose of these writing prompts is to encourage both children and adults to get outside, be inspired by their natural surroundings and start writing.
Read MoreWalking is free and can be easily fitted into your daily routine, with doctors recommending 30 to 60 minutes a day. All you will need to start walking is a sturdy pair of walking shoes or trainers, a suitable place to walk outdoors and a desire to enjoy your new-found freedom. Enjoy these great benefits and start walking outside today!
Read MoreRead my latest review on the Giro Agilis™ MIPS Road Helmet. The Agilis™ MIPS® is a great helmet and a wonderful piece of kit. It is a great choice for riders looking for a helmet that combines airy design and stylish look. It is suitable for all types of cycling from road riding to multi-purpose use.
Read MoreWith the Easter holidays now behind us and the month of May fast approaching Spring is most certainly in the air. There is no doubt, Spring is an excellent time of year for us all, so it is time to shake off those winter blues finally, get outside and even try something new. Take a look at some of these Springtime suggestions.
Read MoreCoronavirus has hit us hard and it continues to cause huge problems across the entire globe. As a result, life is now very different and it is now even more important than ever, to follow the advice from the experts and to keep ourselves safe. Keeping safe is paramount and social distancing or lockdowns are now a daily reality and could be here for many months to come. Following a regular exercise routine is also very important if we are to remain healthy in both body and mind. Here are a few ideas you can do at home.
Read MoreLet’s write about the outdoors is my new initiative to get children writing about the outdoors. During this difficult time of self-isolating and homeschooling what better way to focus and develop our writing skills by writing about the outdoors. I have included writing prompts to inspire you to get writing and share your ideas.
Read MoreThere 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 MoreHere is a selection of 5 great Podcasts I choose to listen to while out running. Of course, there are many more but these keep me motivated and encourage me to cover more and more miles. Take a listen and see what you think.
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 MoreCycling safe is of paramount importance to any keen cyclist. Indicating Innovation has been taken to a whole new level with this clever hand light system. Lightweight and easy to use, Indik8a lets you signal with certainty, with one click of your thumb. Read my thoughts on this amazing product.
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 MoreThe benefits of riding a bike on a regular basis are clear and very apparent. Read this review and learn more practical tips on how you to can enjoy riding your bicycle here there and everywhere.
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