FITNESS

Monday, 7th April 2014
Triathlons, 
Are you thinking of signing up for a triathlon? Read this to find out about the training and preparation needed. So on March 26th I completed an Olympic distance triathlon! I am not a strong swimmer, and cycling is something that I never ever train, so I was only really confident that I could nail the run!

Training,
So I only really started training properly the week after my marathon! This only gave me 5 weeks. I would not suggest to anyone to train for a triathlon in just 5 weeks! I trained four times a week, two-three of the exercises. For example, a 1000m swim, then a 20k cycle....


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 Sunday, 16th February 2014
My treadmill marathon,

If anyone has been following my blog for the last couple of weeks you'll know that I was due to run a treadmill marathon on Valentines day for two great charities, The Bradford Crocus Cancer Appeal & Disability Sports & Leisure Services. Please follow these links for more information on these wonderful charities, and the work that they do!


 So this Valentines day, I put on on my kit and my running trainers and just after 12:00 I started my marathon...


Thursday, 13th February 2014
Treadmill training, 

So on the 14th February I am running 26.2 miles on a treadmill. I am no treadmill runner, in-fact, I hate running on treadmills, the boredom drives me insane! So this marathon was always going to be a massive challenge for me. 


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 Wednesday, 12th February 2014
Your first half marathon, 
Starting training for your first half marathon can be a daunting experience, there's that many tips and advice out there it's hard to know which way to turn. I am going to give you some tips that I wish I'd have known before I did my first ever half marathon in 2011.


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Wednesday, 29th January 2014
Ten reasons why cheerleading is a sport,
One; Conditioning
Hardcore cheer conditioning targeting arms, legs, abs. Check out one of my videos if you think you can handle it.


Two; Tumbling
Tumbling is a gymnastics element; gymnastics is a sport. Tumbling takes years of practice, conditioning initially to gain the strength, but hours & hours to actually accomplish a new tumble. 

Three; Stunts...

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Monday, 27th February 2014
Beginners guide to running 

Is 2014 the year that you want to start running? If it is follow my top tips for anyone starting out. 

Number 1,
Go and get kitted out!
Buying yourself some nice running gear will make you want to go out. Try and get something fitted to the leg to avoid chaffing, but make sure you feel comfortable in your kit.

Number 2,
Get your trainers fitted!
This is so sooo important, if you have the wrong trainers on, running will be painful and definitely not enjoyable which won't make you want to go again! It can also cause long term injuries. Make sure your trainers suit your running style, some people run with an under step, over step or flat footed. All of these shoes required a different type of trainer. Up & Running, Asics, Nike or any good running shop with have a treadmill you can go an use to 
make sure you have the correct trainer.

Monday, 27th January 2014
Marathon training,
This post is for anyone considering signing up to running a marathon! 

In February 2013 my mum signed up for the first ever York marathon. I thought to myself  'if my mum can do it & she's 45, I can do it'. I signed up with The Jane Thomlinson Appeal Charity. (For more information about Jane's Appeal click here). I had been running again for about six month, I had built my distances up from half a mile to about 10 miles, which I was able to run comfortably. But 26.2 miles was a whole 16.2 miles further than that! Simultaneously to signing up to the marathon I signed up to the Leeds half  marathon which was in May, then I had something to train for up until then to keep me motivated and on track. 

The marathon was in October...

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