2014: A fitness review

2014: A fitness review

Wow. What an amazing year it’s been. I’ve been really excited to write this post as I get to look back on all the brilliant things I’ve done in 2014 – every single epic, endorphin-filled one of them. It’s turned…

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Mountain biking the South Downs Way – Brighton to Eastbourne

Mountain biking the South Downs Way – Brighton …

The 6am alarm went off on a wet and moody November morning. Our kit was laid out, waterproofs packed, bike lights and flapjacks at the ready. I was bouncing round the flat like a kid at Christmas. Our instructions were…

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A dark and dirty date up the Downs

A dark and dirty date up the …

It was dark. It was dirty. It was brilliant.  It’s not the first time it’s happened – I did it last week as well, and I’m not even sorry.  My name’s Tess, and I’m an early morning endorphin fiend.  ————————-…

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When cycling goes wrong

When cycling goes wrong

You know when your head wants to do something but your body just says no? Yeah, that. I should’ve known that after a week of running, climbing (more on this later) gymming and finally biting the bullet and getting back…

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A Brecon Beacons adventure: walking gorges & riding mountains

A Brecon Beacons adventure: walking gorges & riding …

If you ever go to the Brecon Beacons in South Wales you absolutely have to go gorge walking. You also definitely have to go to Afan Forest Park and ride the beautiful (but hardcore) mountain bike trails, go camping in…

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