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My Running Comeback: The Essentials...
By Annie, June 29, 2026,
Over the years, running has been a big part of my life. I've completed three marathons, experienced … Read More about My Running Comeback: The Essentials Helping Me Get Back On Track
First Triathlon Tips: What I Wish I...
By Annie, June 5, 2026,
This weekend I'll be heading back to Blenheim Palace for the Supertri Sprint Triathlon and it feels … Read More about First Triathlon Tips: What I Wish I’d Known Before Race Day
The Drama Review: Zendaya & Rob...
By Annie, April 16, 2026,
First Thoughts I’d seen trailers for The Drama a while ago through my Odeon membership cinema … Read More about The Drama Review: Zendaya & Robert Pattinson in a Love Story That Turns Uncomfortable
Les Gets, fresh snow & the Chlo...
By Annie, March 15, 2026,
I came back from Les Gets feeling like I’d finally turned a bit of a corner with … Read More about Les Gets, fresh snow & the Chloe Kim x Roxy 2026 kit

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fitness, swimming, Triathlon

Swim tools for triathletes

August 23, 2021

Anyone that follows my triathlon journey will know that I am the opposite of most triathletes, in that I LOVE swimming! It’s my favourite part of triatlon, but that doesn’t mean that I can afford to ignore it in my training...

London Triathlon race review

August 10, 2021 in Triathlon

After more than a few false starts over the last year, the time had come...

What goggles do I need?

July 12, 2021 in fitness, swimming

With so many options for goggles out on the market, it can be really confusing...

Club La Santa – the ultimate triathlon holiday

June 4, 2021 in Reviews, travel, Triathlon

Is this the best location for all triathletes? Yes! Club La...

travel after lockdown

Top 5 places to travel after lockdown

June 1, 2021 in travel

I’ve been dreaming of travel since lockdown in the UK came into play, but I...

Meet the Osprey Dyna 6 Running Vest

May 10, 2021 in Adventure

With many of our races being cancelled, and not knowing if the next one we...

Getting back in the water – swimming again after lockdown

April 6, 2021 in fitness, swimming

Time off from training is always going to happen at some point, it could be...

Meet the Suunto 7 watch – designed for adventure

February 18, 2021 in Adventure

Tracking our activities is something we all love to do, if it isn’t on Strava...

What is ice swimming really like?

February 15, 2021 in Adventure, fitness, health

If you’d had asked me a year ago if I’d ever be in waters under...