Berlin Christmas markets
Well that’s my second Berlin trip this year done and dusted. And I must say I don’t feel quite as in pieces as I did after my last one, having not run 26.2 miles this time! Though I’m still shattered....
View ArticleRants and Raves #5
And we’re mid-week! Hurrah! Can you believe it’s Christmas next week – as in next week? I’m pretty much in the “I love Christmas, it’s my favourite time ever” camp so I’m fairly excited right now. I...
View ArticleSecret Santa, Christmas cake and the re-balance of love
Three. More. Days. Then Christmas! I’m still at work for these days but I’m not too bothered. My commute is always a dream when the kids are off school and it’s very quiet in the office at the moment....
View ArticleChristmas Stollen and Body Glide
Woohooo it’s almost Christmas! Tomorrow Ben and me (with Alfie in tow) will be picking up Ben’s mum and driving the 15 minutes to my parent’s house mid-morning to celebrate the day-long eating...
View ArticleChristmas and New Year
Yes I’m so behind on how my Christmas and New Year went… I decided to take a good break from blogging during that time so I could chill a bit. So here’s a recap of how my Christmas and New … Continue...
View ArticleRandom Life
Down South at the moment the weather is actually quite good. OK a bit rainy at times but it is so mild. It does make me genuinely nervous about global warming and the environment. It can’t be good....
View ArticleYou can never have too much cake
This weekend past was pretty damn good, if I do say so myself. It was a great balance of being ridiculously busy and then nice and chilled. Friday night was a casual Christmas drinks evening with some...
View ArticleHandmade Pistachio Panettone Cake from Sicily
Considering how much cake I eat and like, it’s surprising how few cake reviews I’ve been asked to do. I’m not great at baking (there’s an understatement), but I know my cakes when it comes to seeing...
View ArticleChristmas and the year ahead
Not long now! Hopefully you’re nice and organised with wrapped presents, cards sent, food bought… (if you are indeed celebrating Christmas, of course). I personally love, love, love Christmas. I’m not...
View ArticleChristmas – lots of food and parkruns
So Christmas has been and gone far too quickly! Depressingly quick. It’s still nice to be off and enjoy the time to relax and see friends. Rolling back to Christmas then, the morning began with me...
View ArticleGood things making me happy
Apart from the dark mornings and evenings, the cold and rain, things are quite happy in my neck of the woods! It’s always nice to take stock of a few things that are making me a happy Anna. The ‘C’ …...
View ArticleAll the puddings
This weekend was full of highs and lows. Let’s get the lows done quickly, shall we? I ran on Monday night and my shin/calf was really niggly. It had niggled slightly at parkrun a week ago but I put it...
View ArticleHow I stay on track during Christmas
Christmas time can be the best and worst of times…In many ways, but specifically in terms of food. As soon as the red Coca Cola lorry has rocked up and the John Lewis advert has hit our screens, we’re...
View ArticleWinchester Christmas markets and a come back?
Oh I feel super Christmassy now. I’ve bought all my presents (wrapping is yet to be done but, details!), sent all my Christmas cards, worn my Christmas jumper, had my Christmas parties and eaten a...
View ArticleChristmas – family, food and running
I took a bit of a break over the Christmas holidays to chill and reset myself so I’m a bit behind on blog life but here we go anyway… Christmas is really one of my favourite day’s of the entire year. …...
View ArticleA cold Whiteley parkrun
I was meant to go to Brighton this week but sadly my lovely friend wasn’t very well so we decided to give it a miss. It’s a shame but I’m seeing her the weekend after and I want her to get … Continue...
View ArticleLong run Sunday with the Victory 5 Mile
After my rather calorific Saturday in London, I felt fairly well-fuelled for my long run on Sunday. I didn’t fancy dinner and settled instead for some fruit (because #health) and a hot chocolate. I was...
View ArticleRunner’s Christmas Wishlist
I know every blogger is doing a similar post but I personally quite like them as they give me ideas of stuff to buy for (runner) friends or stuff I want to ask for for Christmas. None of this is …...
View ArticleMy trip to Llandudno and a Christmas party
Life lately has been so good. I know I’m probably a broken record on this front but I’m very happy right now. Running is going well. I’m loving my job. I have a solid group of friends who continually...
View ArticleDouble parkrun and Christmas
Another Christmas done! This year felt very quick indeed. For the first time in MANY years I’m back at work during the three days between Christmas and New Year so it hasn’t really felt like a proper...
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