Incorporating training into our get away has been quite an enjoyable experience and welcome change to standard lazy holiday days. Whether it’s sat on the seafront listening to the waves hit the rocks during some guided meditation and much needed stretching or running across the shore as the sun rises from the water, its such a beautiful way to start the day.
As mentioned in Monday’s post, next week I’m off to Sweden to take part in the Sunset Relay, the first ever relay race to defy the sun. We were given the option to select what activities to take part in. I wanted this to be a challenge and I wanted to push myself so I opted for some endurance cardio to switch things up from my normal HIIT training. In order to prepare I kissed goodbye to the comforts of my gym and took my workout to the open air.
The beauty of training outside, in a place you don’t know is that anything could be round the corner and climbing over rocks or crawling through coves became a normal occurrence during my morning cardio. Not just leaving me breathless from the change in training, but also from the sheer beauty surrounding me.
Running in the heat and under the glare of the sun does not only present challenges for your training but also for your skin so taking precautions are essential. A steady in take of fluids to prevent your body from over heating along side appropriate and effective protection against the sun are both ways to ensure your training is as comfortable and smooth sailing as possible.
I’ve got to be honest, this entire thing is completely out of my comfort zone and such a different concept to my usual training of a few laps around the local Park or some treadmill pounding. I’m nervous and totally unsure whether I’m going to be able to complete the challenging course a head of me but all I can do is my best.
You can stay up to date with all the trials and tribulations of our training by following the hashtag #SunsetRelay on Twitter and Instagram.
This post is in collaboration with Garnier
Hosting a very special breakfast for my girls in honour of @princestrust and @thebrilliantbreakfast to raise money to help young women turn their lives around through work, education and training. A donation of £5 can enable a woman to simply travel to an interview which could go on to change her life forever so I would absolutely love it if you would join me in hosting your own Brilliant Breakfast between the 9th and 15th October, whether it’s simply coffee with a close friend, or encouraging your entire office to get involved, the funds raised will go towards helping young women, aged 11-30 create better futures for themselves.
And thank you to my angel @hello.petal.flowers for giving her time and creative flare to bring my vision for the breakfast to life, of course you don’t have to go with florals like me, but if that’s something you enjoy this is the perfect opportunity to throw a lovely breakfast with your girlfriends with a cause that will help so many other women, front and centre!
Ad Because being old fashioned is always fashionable
Such an honour to drive to @goodwoodrevival with the @astonmartin team in the iconic DB5 to celebrate 110 years of the brand and 60 years of the DB5.
Outfit
Dress @dior
Hat @aavelleofficial
Gloves @cornelia_james
Jewellery @garrard
Ad I felt like a princess and I know my caption should probably be more cool than that but then 10 year old in me wins every time.
Thank you so much @secretspauk @beautypie @officialntas @bellepr_ @milla
@nickandrewsphoto @lensaction
Ad Blush dreams at the National Television Awards with @secretspauk wearing @milla such a wonderful evening!
Ad a dream come true few days in Norfolk & Stamford with the @fairfaxandfavor team meeting so many of you and immersing myself in the beautiful brand. Full video is on my YouTube
Wearing
The Beatrice blazer, Buckingham bag and Molton belt all from @fairfaxandfavor
Paid partnership
The oldest English retailer of fragrance and still to this day is family owned. The @florislondon flagship on Jermyn Street was a real treat to experience recently. I purchased their Together Fragrance Customisation as a double gift for both Ali and I. I gave my overall thoughts on the experience in a recent YouTube video but overall we would highly reccomend! It was an incredible experience and I will continue to repurchase my custom fragrance for many years to come no doubt.