In part five of my series of sharing fitness tips, I bring to you another simple but vital stretch I do to keep my legs loose. I've been working with Michael Collins, London's best sports therapist (in my opinion), for three years now. Although the stretches may seem simple and intuitive, when I do these regularly I really feel the difference in my sense of movement and fluidity. Michael and I work through these stretches each time I see him. This is the fifth stretch, there are eleven stretches we do in this series, and I plan to post them all... << MORE >>

Well, when the London Triathlon was over, and I was collapsed on a bench in my back yard, barely conversant and enjoying seeing everyone at our traditional post triathlon bar-b-que, the last thing I wanted to think about was exercise. Or triathlon. Or training. I just felt totally spent. The week post-triathlon was a killer. All I wanted to do was finish the week and get on holiday to Maine and Massachusetts... << MORE >>

I am still in awe. Writing the next sentence humbles me, overwhelms me, and is like a dream. But I know it is not a dream. My hip flexors and quads remind me. I finished the London Triathlon Olympic distance yesterday. I completely redefined my limits. It was a humbling, emotional day. And I smiled the whole way...<< MORE >>

From Wednesday I have been hibernating. Ok, not really. But I paused triathlon training and have been resting. One of the things that helps me to relax is cooking. I love going into my kitchen and just making things. So this week I have been a kitchen dervish. I have been trying new recipes. Eating early. And not worrying too much about simple carbohydrates. I've just been enjoying the time and relaxation that I get from cooking. Last week Charles posted a picture on Twitter of his homemade pizza. I cheekily asked him for the recipe and for a guest post... << MORE >>

Wow. It is hard to write this post and to really capture exactly what I feel on the back of the weekend. I had one of those amazing weekends of training, where things just clicked and IT ALL FELT SO GOOD. A buzzing, glowing, golden feeling. Do you know the feeling? << MORE >>

As you may know, this year I am focusing my fundraising on the CMT Association STAR initiative. CMT is a progressive degenerative neuromuscular disease. The CMT Association in the US is funding and supporting the search for a cure for (primarily) CMT1A, which impacts 1 in 5000 people, and along the way the research they are funding is sure to lead to follow on research and exciting initiatives in search for a cure for the many other forms of CMT. 1 in 2500 people is impacted by some form of CMT, making it the most common but probably least discussed neuromuscular condition there is... I posted on one of my CMT forums that I was seeking people to share their experiences with CMT on my blog. I think it is important to share many stories - CMT impacts each individual so differently. I was particularly excited that Courtney volunteered to share her story...<< MORE >>

In part four of my series of sharing fitness tips, I bring to you another simple but vital stretch I do to keep my legs loose - the hip adductor stretch. I have been doing these regularly, especially since I have changed my orthotic inserts in my running shoes. The stretching is helping with my adaptation. << MORE >>

I've always believed that if you love something, you should give back to it. I think this spirit of volunteerism came from my mother. She taught me many things, including some of my core principles: if you can do something, do it; if you can give something, give it; and, if you love something, figure out a way to give back to it. I am loving triathlon, so when the opportunity came up to volunteer as a marshall, I took it...<< MORE >>

I am not even going to start this with a disclaimer. This is a cupcake recipe. If you are interested in low sugar, low calories, and no treats in your daily eating regime, read no further. Now for the good stuff... << MORE >>

Always reach for the summit... Kulia i ka nu'u... "Kulia i ka nu'u" is a Hawaiian olelo, or proverb. Olelos are part of the oral tradition passed from generation to generation in Hawaii. This olelo was passed to me by my friend from high school, Kathy. This week has symbolised a lot of summits for me... << MORE >>