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Top 5 tips for making the most of a long ride

With the days getting longer and sunshine starting to break through months of cloud cover, long weekend cycles are finally back on the...

Best weekend walks around Bristol

I've always enjoyed going for a long walk at the weekend. Getting outdoors in the fresh air makes a nice change from the weekday grind...

Is a turbo trainer worth it?

Before the Coronavirus, I never considered getting a turbo trainer. Although poor weather sometimes thwarted my weekend rides, the spin...

How to enjoy running in winter

Bad weather, dark evenings, icy roads. At first glance, running and winter don't appear to be a match made in heaven. Like many, the...

Top Workouts to Get You Through Lockdown

With lockdown back in full force in the UK, it appears we've no choice but to buckle back down and wait for the storm to pass. As an avid...

The Supermarket Aisle

Navigating the supermarket aisle during COVID-19.

A place I'll never forget: two months in Kenya

Kenya caught me off guard. I thought I’d like it there, but I could not have anticipated the immense impact it had on me, and the...

Reasons to give triathlon a try

"I've decided to give triathlon a go this year." Cue raised eyebrows, a slight grimace and a nod of respect. Triathlon is evidently not...

Slowing it down: learning how to take a break

There's something extremely rewarding about coming back from a workout exhausted and dripping with sweat. You feel accomplished and...

Road tripping the South, USA

My student exchange visa expired May 15th, but with a 30-day allowance of travel in the US afterwards. Having spent most my year abroad...

Coming to the end of my year in Washington, D.C.

I stood there, a cardboard sign gripped in my hand as my Dad took my photo before we bid farewell. 'A year from now...' it ​read. I...

The President wasn't too thrilled with us today

Sitting at the news desk tracking the feeds, I waited in anticipation for Trump’s News Briefing to start. I hate to say it, but this was...

The day before inauguration

It's the day before inauguration. The roads are blocked and security in place. Washingtonians see it as an invasion. The President-Elect...

And I'm half way through

It’s January, and D.C. is buzzing just as much as when I left for winter break. Going home for Christmas was much needed time away from...

Well that was a bit of a shock.

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, something happened that a lot of people were not expecting. It was a night I don't think I am...

Don't Boo, Vote!

We've made it. After months of speculation, anticipation and hysteria, the US Election is less than 24 hours away. Like many, I am ready...

Wholesome Porridge Pie

On a rainy day with little else to do, I found myself in the mood for baking. After scouring the cupboards I realised I would have to be...

Ideas for staying in shape on holiday

Staying in shape and maintaining your fitness over the summer can be challenging. With enticing beaches for lounging, ice cream...

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