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James and I spent a few days in Aosta Valley again and honestly… we are already planning our next visit.
Skiing at Pila Resort was such a win — perfect for beginner & intermediate skiers, with wide, cruisy slopes that felt almost empty (the dream). James even managed a ski lesson and did fab on the blue runs.
Big shoutout to the new Stella di Pila 🚠 for those unreal views and a café that delivered delicious food at very reasonable prices — 10/10 mountain lunch spot. Next time, we will try the restaurant that offers a 3 course set menu with views of the valley.
Our trip also lined up with La Fiera di Sant’Orso 🪵🛠️ — a 1,000+ year-old tradition taking over the city centre on Jan 30–31. Over 1,000 local artisans, from wood carvings and stone sculptures to ironwork and lace, plus the buzzing Veillà night market and local food everywhere. We didn’t buy anything (zero luggage space 😅) but happily walked the full 2km route, soaking in all the craftsmanship… and even made it to an after-party at a local bar 🍷🎶
No fresh snow this time, but still an amazing trip with freshly groomed trails every morning and amazing food each evening ❄️
Already counting down to the next Aosta Valley visit 🤍
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Gifted lift passes to @pilaaostavalley thanks to @valledaosta @axistravelmarketing
Saturday long run with friends. 9 slow miles although the plan said 10.
I have had a small cold since returning from Italy, and wasn`t sure if I would be up for running at all. Friday morning, I woke up feeling better so forged ahead. The weather forecast was grim but we managed to dodge major rainfall.
After a 2nd breakfast and shower, I fell asleep on the couch for 2 hours. Afternoon naps are reminiscent of marathon training but I am not complaining. I am lucky I can nap when I need to.
Next weekend`s plan call for a 10km at race pace and the weekend after - 11 miles. We are crawling towards Cambridge Half. Four weeks to go!
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Took my new Salomon Aero Blaze 3 GRVL GORE-TEX straight out of the box for a Sunday long run (without breaking them in). On my half marathon training plan was 9 miles. This got broken into 8km with my local run club and 6km solo. After ~4km on my own I felt a little Achilles niggle 😬 so walked the last 2km — lesson learned: ease into new shoes with a shorter distance (I have a history of Achilles issues so I really should know better).
What I loved:
• Cushioned & springy energFOAM² midsole = soft landings 🏃♂️
• GORE-TEX waterproof & breathable membrane kept feet comfy even on mixed terrain 🌧️
• Versatile grip — felt confident on pavement, gravel, dirt & mulch 🪵
• Secure, snug fit that handled every surface with composure 👟 (I have narrow feet this this was great)
What I’d change:
• The colour 😅 — white trail shoes? Who thought that was a good idea? Watch to the end to see how they looked when I finished.
Verdict: great all-terrain everyday shoe — just need to build into them more gently next time. These will be really handy when traveling to reduce the number of running shoes I need to pack as they do great on road and trail.
Big thanks to @salomon and @thespikegirls for the #gifted product. All opinions are honest and my own.
#TrailRunning #Salomon #RunLife #runningshoereview
Happy 6th birthday @moaning_maple
She still whines, still loves cuddles, still is my baby girl.
Swipe for random photos of her looking calm and stoic.
First ski post of 2026 ⛷️❄️ and we’re kicking it off at Killington, Vermont USA.
I just published my full Killington review on the blog—trail breakdowns, vibes, and whether it’s worth the hype. If you’re planning a trip or just dreaming of snow, go give it a read (link in bio).
And we’re only getting started…
🇮🇹 Headed to Pila in the Aosta Valley, Italy at the end of January, so more ski content is coming very soon. @valledaosta
Hopefully, I can squeeze in one more skip trip at the end of March. Any suggestions on where I should go?
#SkiLife #KillingtonMountain #SkiTravel #WinterAdventures #SkiBlog
My training load has increased over the last week, which meant little brainpower for content creation. Here is what I have been up to:
Saturday 10 January: Ran 5 miles and got my hair done
Sunday 11 January: Taught a 45 Min spin class then lifted weights for 30 minutes
Monday 12 January: Taught a 45 Min spin class
Tuesday 13 January: Taught two 45 Min spin classes (and then realised I was too tired to work my weekend shift)
Wednesday 14 January: Taught 45 Min morning spin class
Thursday and Friday: rest and questioning life choices
Saturday 17 January: Nearly 9 miles which started off with a muddy parkrun
Sunday 18 January: Taught 45 Min spin class
The Cambridge Half is on 8 March so the mileage is starting to add up. While I have been fitting in a few physiotherapy exercises for my Achilles, I do need to work in two weights sessions per week. This week I got one in and I will pencil in this week`s sessions now.
What events are you training for? Let me know in the comments below.
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#halfmarathontraining
#toomuchcardio
#muddyrun
#tired
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