Having not trained for a while due mainly to family illness and bereavements, I was, believe it or not, looking forward to Michael returning from his holiday. I felt as though I wanted to run and run and just maybe keep on running. As it was a circular route I ended up right back where I started but I certainly felt better for it. The weather has not been on my side either but that figures too. I prepared myself for the down pour with my all weather attire including …

Last week I read an article about a supplement that could help speed up your metabolism while exercising. I of course  just happen to the type of person that has to have something. So I spentgoodness knows how much on these capsules that contain chilli extract and claim to speed up your metabolism during exercise to burn five times the normal amount. At around 7 a.m this morning I took my first capsule as it is instructed to take an hour before exercise. By 7.15 I looked like a chilli my …

Yet another difficult week where my energy levels are very low. Caring for elderly parents is very demanding at the best of times and when they both become sick it is just physically and emotionally draining. I have still managed to train but not with the effort I would like. Michael understanding as ever and has made allowances. I hope my next blog finds my parents fully recovered and me back on track.

After two weeks in the Greek Mountains lazing around a pool and surviving on chicken, salad and Tattinger of course I am so very glad to be back training. Although my holiday has left me with a severe bout of lethargy which I just can not shake off !
It has been a very tough week trying my best to get back to my previous fitness level and I admit I am struggling. I have gained a few pounds which does not help and I put that down entirely to the …

I was awake at 4.40 a.m which gave me quite a bit of thinking time. I had to break it to Michael that I had some how locked his website! A miserable morning anyway with showers and did not seem that inviting for our regular run.
Michael thought a bit of rain would not give me pneumonia or even a severe cold but he had to concede when I told him it would make my hair curly so we did not venture much further than the conservatory. While on the treadmill I …