Wellness

5 pre-run breakfasts you’ll love

5 pre-run breakfasts you’ll love

Apparently breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and I agree. There's one thing I know for sure. It's that I can't run on an empty stomach, especially in the morning. I have friends who can roll out of bed, lace up their joggers and smash out 10kms before...

Perfecting the lunch break run

Perfecting the lunch break run

I don’t know about you, but some days I have the best intentions to go for a run on my lunch break, only to end up sitting at my desk catching up on reading while eating my lunch. So recently I’ve been trialling different ways to help me make this aspiration a...

How to return to running after being sick

How to return to running after being sick

Running after you’ve been sick Last week I was horizontal. My body ached, my glands were up, I had the chills and my stomach was doing cartwheels. I’d just got back from a one-month honeymoon in Costa Rica and I should have been raving about it. Instead I was so...

Outrun the sun

Outrun the sun

As the weather warms up, it's tempting to make the most of the summer rays and go for a run in the sun. I'll admit that it feels good to have the sun kiss your face, and I'd be lying if I said I don't like seeing a sock and running short tan line on my normally...

Raw Bliss Balls

Raw Bliss Balls

You know that feeling when you're craving something sweet and chocolatey like a square of Lindt salted caramel dark chocolate (yes that's my weakness!), but you don't want to eat junk, especially when you've been working hard to keep fit and healthy? Well I have the...

Being the new kid on the block

Being the new kid on the block

I've started a new job. People say I've crossed over to the dark side, but I don't think so. After four years working in media, communications, brand and campaign roles at CARE Australia, I've moved into a corporate affairs strategy role at NAB - one of Australia's...

How to bathe like a boss

How to bathe like a boss

While in Sorrento for a few days, Andy and I paid a visit to the acclaimed Peninsula Hot Springs, in Fingal (Rye), Victoria. Set amid rolling farm land, the tranquil hot springs and day spa is the ideal place to go to relax and recharge - alone or with friends. The...