Confidence; it’s something many of us lack in one way or another. Confidence in our abilities, our looks, our choices. It is often said that if you do not feel confident you should just fake it. Head up, shoulders back, smile plastered across your face; step into the room. With social media being the force it…
Tag: cycling
Getting Cycle Fit And Cuba Ready!
Two weeks until Cuba! I am feeling woefully un-cycle fit considering the hours we will be putting in on the saddle. Oh how hard it is to motivate yourself in winter! Last weekend I went out for a 57 mile ride with a great group of friends. I loved it, despite my frozen feet, but…
Having Time: Writing For Others
As An Adventurous Girl I love to write for other people and websites too. So I was very proud this week to have an article published on the beautiful Having Time website. I wrote an article on how fitness and exercise has helped me through the grief of losing a partner to suicide. There has been a wonderful…
Cycling Cuba – The Planning Begins
Cuba; the big trip is just weeks away! Finally, finally I am starting to get a handle on planning it. This is no ordinary vacation, no package holiday and no tour guide. This is us on two wheels, panniers packed and adventure in our hearts. Booking the flights some time ago seems to have hindered preparations…
Hitting The Trails In The Peak District
A run in the Hope Valley in the Peak District, followed by a beer, is my idea of a perfect Saturday. I really need to get back on the bike in preparation for Cuba. At the moment though I am waiting for a new gear shifter to arrive and I find it easier to ride…
Some Good News To End The Year
Whoop Whoop! Good news doesn’t usually come when you expect it. Sit back and wait for it and you may be waiting a long time. So I was a very happy Adventurous Girl to hear that I had been chosen as one of Pearl Izumi’s Team Champions for 2017. Just to clear up any confusion,…
A Weekend of Adventure In Lymington
Take One Adventurous Girl… A weekend away in Lymington seemed like the perfect pre-Christmas idea. A chance to relax, away from the absolute need to be writing cards, wrapping presents etc. Lymington is a place I love and I wanted to take Jamie along to share it with him. For this adventurous girl a weekend break…
Kindness Starts With Being Kind To Yourself
Make Your Choice Kindness can be a smile, a small favour, a helping hand or even a silly joke to make someone laugh. It is surprisingly easy to be kind to others but harder to be kind to yourself. It’s been a bit of a rough week. Some bad news in the family has knocked…
It’s More Fun With A Friend!
Sorry Anne! Today’s running adventure was with a good friend. Chatting about my blog, Anne asked me what I my writing topic would be today. “Nature” I said, “I’ve seen a lot of wildlife on runs and rides this week.” Anne joked that I could write about our run and some of the things we talked about. Sorry…
Thank you!
Today I just want to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone who has read, shared, and followed my blog so far! I am so enjoying writing An Adventurous Girl and it really makes a difference when I hear others are enjoying it too. I really appreciate your support and comments and it helps to motivate…