Adventurely

Mud runs and army assault courses are gaining in popularity as we look at more extreme ways to raise our heart rate and adrenalin levels. After completing our first mud run this weekend we thought we would share our top 10 tips for mud run virgins. Learn from our mistakes people! (more…)

Moodboard Monday: Run to the sun!

We have had a look at 5 different running outfits to suit whatever type of runner you are from a serious trainer to a jovial jogger check out our top picks to make the most of your style as you pound the streets. (more…)

I have some exciting new plans which are going to start taking place over the next few weeks and I want you to be the first ones to know about it. (more…)

5 tips to keep your worn out body looking fresh and alive

Even when your body is tired and aching, we want you too look radiant and healthy. Here’s how… (more…)

Everything you will need to pack up and take with you on long hiking adventures. (more…)

Want it: Toms Biminis

Not only do we love their footwear we love their ethos – For every product you purchase Toms will help a person in need. One for one. (more…)

If you are more of a thrill-seeker and love the surge of adrenaline through your veins then you will love todays moodboard. Emma has chosen these awesome bits of kit to make your downhills drop dead gorgeous! (more…)

I have never hiked before, I have never climbed a mountain before and man it was tough. I learned so many things along route that I wanted to share in case any of you guys are hiking in the near future.

The summit of Snowdon lost in the clouds

1. Get a really good song in your head before you start. I failed to do this and for the whole 6 hours had ‘The bear went over the mountain‘ going round and round and round and round. Annoying was only the half of it.

2. Your hands and fingers swell at high altitude so make sure you take your rings off before you go.

3. It is a very long time so take a really good buddy with you who you love to chat to.

4. It is a long tired way down too, so the buddy you gleefully chatted all the way up to, you will not want to speak to all the way down.

5. Sugar is essential for higher altitude pick me ups so pack a big bag of haribo & also take lots of water.

6. You can FaceTime at the summit so do this it will be a once in a lifetime FaceTime :)

7. There are no loos so be prepared to jungle wee where all can see…gulp!

Myself and Rose set off about 10.30 and the car park was full so we parked about another mile lower down the mountain and walked up. We were happy, buzzing and full of excitement.

The weather was changeable so we had to pack layers and waterproofs, food, drink, hats and scarves. I will put up a video next week highlighting the essentials you need to take.

We decided to head up the Miners Track and we were so glad we did. It eased you into it and then when you got to the top, took all you had left. The decent was a mixture of elation, exhaustion and pain.

  I had bought new boots about a month ago and had definitely not worn them in enough and I could feel a blister appearing when I was on the ascent so was dreading taking my boots off at the bottom. It took 2 days for me to be able to fit my trainers back on :(

We were lucky enough to avoid any rain and the hike itself was great, it was hard work but not too technical yet offered something extra than your average hike. Plus the view when you get to the top is just epic!

The last 45 mins of the hike to the top was such a struggle. I am not sure if it was a mixture of tiredness and altitude but it was such hard work. The air itself was getting colder and everything seemed closer and tighter but together we made it and you can see from our faces how happy we were.

The final few steps to the summit were amazing and reaching the top I couldn’t resist the opportunity to take an Oscar selfie with everyone else who was there.

Also after having no mobile signal all day I looked at my phone to see I had full bar and 3g so couldn’t resist taking the opportunity to FaceTime my mum & Mike from the top. The sense of achievement up there is immense and everyone chats to each other and shares their stories of the struggle of the climb. I just thought to myself that is one off the bucket list. Next stop Ben Nevis…

Laters Emski xx

Kathrine revolutionised running for women. She was the first woman to enter and run the Boston Marathon. (more…)

My place: Ashton Court

As we are sadly coming to the end of our pledge of #30daysofbiking, Emma is going to take you for a ride around her local trails at Ashton Court. (more…)

Me and my sisters. If you cant tell I am in the middle.

Kerry was ballsy and loud and every inch of her was full of fun. I would love to be able to show her this website and all it has achieved so far. I wish she could have seen the videos I have made. I know she would laugh, especially at the Brap. Actually if she were here she would have been in it!

I started the idea for Adventurely after Kerry died and she is a huge part of it. I didn’t want to sit back and feel sorry for myself. I wanted to make my life bigger and better. I wanted to make it extra special because I was living it for her now too. This is when I set about putting my ideas into action in setting up a website & video channel for girls like me who love having fun and spending time in the fresh air.

Most sports websites and magazines are for girls who are either classed as tomboys or are pro at sports. There didn’t seem to be anything out there for girls who wanted to give it a go but probably wouldn’t be amazing at it. Thats me to a tee! Plus I hate diets and I love food so I don’t care about calories and I bloody love wine so I didn’t want any of this “lose 10lbs in 10 days” crap. We all know they don’t work so I don’t know why they presume we want to read about it. I want this to be true to itself. Lots of mags portray women as the victim we are the heroines and the role models. I enjoy being me and don’t want to change who I am for a new job or a guy. I want to join like minded girls together so we can share adventures and make new buds. Hopefully as the months roll on this is something that will shine through and I am so glad you are on this journey with me. I am just sad my partner in crime is not. This one is for you kid xxx

So now for this weeks diary:

I finished bootcamp!!!!!!!! Hold on I think I definitely need more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know this may seem a small feet but a month of getting up at 6am to exercise in the often cold and wet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday is a pretty big achievement for me.

The last 2 Wednesday sessions have been really hard. The first was an accumulator which was punishing doing sets increasing in time with only 10 seconds rest in between each set. We did 4 of these for different sections of the body. This week was again sets but this time with equipment and we were boxing and kicking. Again equally as punishing and I am still aching today. In fact Wednesday day I could have done with a Stannah being installed at work so I could get up the stairs.

I am well chuffed I have finished a month and my fitness has improved no end. My energy levels have risen too, my moods are brighter, I am happier in myself and I also sleep so much better. I am a dreadful insomniac and since bootcamp I have had no need for sleeping tablets I have been naturally tired at the end of each day. I also managed to get into my old skinny jeans and I have my waist back which I am very proud of so I can honestly say I have lost some fat too which is a massive win win. Thank you Zita and the lovely ladies & Dan at the early bird sessions from Zest bootcamp. You have spurred me on, made me very welcome and also made me laugh a lot!

The reason I signed up for bootcamp is because of this coming weekend. I am climbing Snowdon with my friend Rose joining Helen and some other lovely ladies from Desperately Seeking Adventure. I am really excited, slightly dreading it and praying that it isn’t going to rain. So I will sign off for this week. Wish me luck and I will let you know how I get on next Friday!

I got my waist back!

Emski xxx

I know these are men’s but on St George’s Day we want to stay true to our English heritage & have gone for an awesome English brand with an equally awesome pair of shorts.

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