Olympic Games, Travel

Perks of Training with a Team: Stellenbosch with British Athletics

I recently shared my thoughts on the perks of training alone.   So now, let me give my two-pence on probably the preferred alternative - training with a complete, holistic coaching team.   Aston Moore has thankfully taken over the in-person coaching role that I clearly so desperately needed (but didn’t realise I did). Being… Continue reading Perks of Training with a Team: Stellenbosch with British Athletics

Travel

The Gambia – Travel Diaries 2019

Day 1 - Welcome to The Gambia Passengers arriving on the 6 hour flight from London Gatwick to Banjul Airport were greeted at the airport with songs, dance and drums. What a welcome! Thank you, The Gambian Experience for the warm welcome. And to top it all off, at the end of the day, as… Continue reading The Gambia – Travel Diaries 2019

AMPLIFY, Olympic Games, Success

Comeback Trail – 2018 Competition Update

Hi! Fancy an update on my return to the sand pit? Here goes... Competition One: Northern League, 12th May – Pulled out due to ankle ligament trouble Competition One (Try again): Manchester Great City Street Game, Friday 18th May  - Pulled out for the same reason as above. VERY Sad face! Competition One (Third time… Continue reading Comeback Trail – 2018 Competition Update

AMPLIFY, Travel

Monte Gordo, Portugal – Sun, Sea & Sand

Portugal, it's been real! If rejuvenation and restoration is the aim of your brief encounter with sea, sand and sunshine, here is your travel guide to the Algarve in Portugal, specifically Monte Gordo, a small town beside Villa Real de St Antonio by the Guadiana River. It's beautiful and will certainly do the trick. The Aparthotel… Continue reading Monte Gordo, Portugal – Sun, Sea & Sand

Miracle Monday, Success, Travel

Visit the World – Travel Bug Diaries

I’ve got the travel bug. There’s a world map on my bed with flags of varying colours. I want to travel. A lot. And I seem to want to do everything and go everywhere in the next 18 months to 2 years. Somehow, it’s tough for me to plan long-term. I’m very now-now-yesterday! It’s moments… Continue reading Visit the World – Travel Bug Diaries