Father's Day Gift Guide
This is a sponsored post brought to you by Nuffnang and Supercheap Auto.To be honest I have not given much thought to this upcoming Father's Day. I guess you could say I'm still holding a slight grudge...
View ArticleMy First Marathon
4 days ago I was starting out on a 42 km training run.If this is all you read, then yes I did run the extra 200m at the end to make it 42.2km - my first 'unofficial' marathon.If you train with one of...
View ArticleI Ran A Marathon And All I Got Was This Lousy Infection
FFS FridaySo what has been giving me the shits this week?After I ran my long run last Saturday 42.2 kms I noticed I had developed a burning sensation in my lungs ... FFSI didn't think anything of it...
View ArticleTaper Time
I ended my months of marathon training with the 20km long run from hell on Saturday afternoon. I shouldn't have run, I was still on antibiotics and my entire chest rattled when I breathed. But, only...
View ArticleNiggles and Giggles
FFS FridayNext time, I will stick to what I know bestSo what has been giving me the shits this week?Our Father's Day was awesome on Sunday ... No FFSHB said it was his best Father's Day ever and Maggie...
View Article7 Things That Could Go Wrong In The Marathon
First Marathon Fears1. Technology Failure - I use a small 2GB iPod shuffle and my last one broke down on a run so I suffered on in silence. Except it wasn't quite in silence, I got to listen to my...
View ArticleAll Bran Breakfast Muffins
All Bran Breakfast MuffinsDelicious, light, moist and high in fibre(Makes 12)Instructions below for both thermomix and general baking.Ingredients1.5 cups All Bran1 cup SR Flour1 cup coconut milk1/3 cup...
View ArticleThe Sydney Marathon 2014
Sydney Marathon 2014 - Race RecapThe 40km point ... almost thereLeaving DarwinMy Mum arrived on Thursday and Maggie was just so excited to see her and so were we. We went out for diner that night to...
View ArticleI Might Spill My Wine
FFS FridaySo what has been giving me the shits this week?I have been begging, bribing and pleading with HB to shave his beard off for months now to no avail ... FFSHe decides to get his beard and head...
View ArticleGluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
RecipeI have been buying a packet of vegan gluten free choc chip cookies from the supermarket every now and then and I must say they are most delicious. However, when I looked at the ingredients list...
View ArticleHippy Brad Does Sydney
HB's Sydney Marathon Race RecapHappy birthday to me, Happy birthday to me, Happy birthday dear Braaaaaaaaaaa-aaaaddddd, Happy birthday to me…Yes there is online evidence that I did indeed sing Happy...
View ArticleMango Madness
FFS FridaySo what has been giving me the shits this week?I'm in a bit of a post marathon slump el-depresso this week ... FFSI can blame it on a few things.But it's not just me, everywhere I look most...
View ArticleBali and Pap Smears
Hello From BaliKuta BeachWhen our good friends from Perth - Nicole and Cyril let us know that they booked a trip to Bali a couple of weeks ago we knew we had to pull every single string imaginable to...
View ArticleFresh Ink
New TattoosAfter months and months of consideration I finally summoned up the courage to get the tattoo I have been wanting for a very long time.And I just adore it. It is not visible with my usual...
View Article5 Reasons To Continue Babywearing With An Older Child
Babywearing BenefitsOh the places you will goBabywearing - It's not just for babies. It can take you everywhere and anywhere with no limitations.Last Sunday, we're madly doing our usual last minute...
View ArticleWin a $300 Lululemon Gift Voucher with All-Bran
Giveaway TimeThis is not a sponsored post. Products were gifted to me for taking part in the All-Bran 7 Day Challenge. I'm currently in Sydney for a couple of days working on a new exciting project for...
View ArticleOne Healthy Day
Detox TimeDetox?! Spoil SportAfter two weeks of being away on and off, eating out and not enough sleep I returned home from Sydney at 11pm on Friday night utterly exhausted. Saturday I spent the day...
View ArticleQuinoa Chilli Con Carne
RecipeThis one will knock your socks off and feed an army at the same time. It is absolutely delicious! You can serve it up on its own or with steamed rice. If you have leftovers then it is perfect in...
View ArticleThese Are My People
FFS FridayI have a guest poster for today's FFS Friday. CTT, some of you may know of him already (apologies) but if you don't he introduces himself further down.This was his last FFS attempt.The idea...
View Article10 Things I Learnt From My First Week Of Swimming
Beginner Swimming TipsWhen I was in primary school I loved to swim, I passed a swimming stage every year and got my certificate. Highschool was a completely different story - no more swimming classes,...
View ArticleNovember 30 Day Fitness Challenge - Let's do this!
MFL 30 Day Fitness ChallengeNovember - 30 days of moving for 30 minutes a day.Join in on my 30 Day Challenge - exercise for 30 minutes every day for the entire month of November and have the chance to...
View ArticleDestination Dubai
Pinch MeThis Bloggerati getaway is proudly sponsored by Dubai Tourism.I have some exciting news to share. I have been offered the opportunity of an all expenses paid luxurious trip to visit Dubai...
View ArticleWelcome - Fridays Decanted
Fridays Decanted1. HB had a work function last weekend that started at 7pm. So I was a bit surprised when he went into the bathroom and started to get ready at 4pm. This is the man that takes 10 mins...
View Article30-Day Fitness Challenge - Week 1 + Giveaway
Let's Do This!Catch up: You can read the details and the initial launch post here.Thank YouTo everyone that has registered their interest in this challenge, thank you! I have read all your comments on...
View ArticleOne Pot Mexican Quinoa
Mexican Quinoa DishWhen I used to see the packet of quinoa staring back at me in the pantry I automatically thought - B O R I N G. And the same could be said for the cans of black beans and red kidney...
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