In the frenetic world of fitness apps and goal-setting, I make a space for women, for peace and for fresh air. I provide the motivation to be outside, to just move, and breathe, in company. Walkitoffni.com, the UK’s and Ireland’s first companion walking project. No pressure, no goals, just a space for you to walk….
Why #Walk? Why #Move?
You know it’s a problem when Edinburgh University is looking for students for a masters degree studying the physical inactivity ‘pandemic’. We are spending more and more time ‘at work’ and ‘connected’ to our digital devices. Our view of physical activity is tied to its ease to measure and promote e.g. how much we’ve burned,…
Food! (Is it lunchtime yet?!)
I am a fan of food. A huge fan! It keeps me happy, nourished and healthy-it also keeps my moods well-balanced. (I have the potential to get ‘hangry’ if I don’t eat on time – ask the family…) I remember my Mum passing batches of freshly made scones slathered with butter through the hatch of…
Make a #walk part of your day.
Science is continuing to prove that the simple act of regular walking is fantastic for your health. I am a huge advocate of just getting out the door. Once you are out there, look around and notice the small things. Like birdsong. The birds are going nuts at the moment-they think it’s Spring already. Such…
Walkitoffni Interview 7.1.19
I wrote a piece on the birth of Walkitoffni for the marvellous @NITrekking please have a read and share if you like 😊
Take time to Look
Have you noticed that the speed you walk varies with your mood and energy? Do you ever think about looking around and how much effect just pausing and taking in your surroundings can have on how you feel? I often think of the days I rushed into work, blindly worrying about delayed transport and being…
Sometimes you just need to put one foot in front of the other…
Rest and relaxation can be hard won but they are so vital for physical and mental rejuvenation that you MUST schedule them in. Think of how you feel at your best and at your worst. How often is it due to lack of sleep when you are at your worst? Think back and count the…
The Perfect Trio
Although I spend a lot of my time walking I enhance my strength and bone density with aerial arts and circus as well as weekly Pilates classes with Elaine Woolstenholme of the Pilates Studio. The Pilates Studio Belfast. I stick with Elaine as she is a true professional, she changes the classes every week I’m…
Smell the Roses!
What incredible weather we have been having. Perfect for early morning and evening walks (and lunchtime siestas). Lady Dixon Park is so close to me and yet I haven’t had the chance to smell the roses until today. A riot of colour, they really are amazing and also world-leading (who knew?!) Bel Tel Rose Week…
