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The week running up to my first half marathon was one of many mixed emotions. The pain from Plantar Fasciitis was so constantly niggly and at times totally unbearable that it was draining me and making me really tired. I wasn’t sure whether I was even able to walk the Half Marathon. I had a … Read more
May can be such an expensive month for families what with two Bank Holidays and May Half Term – why not let Thorpe Park Resort save you so money on entertaining the kids instead with their May Madness! This is why Thorpe Park Resort Annual Passholders should come along and visit this May – or … Read more
Elmore Court is an exclusive use party and luxury wedding venue in Gloucestershire. This Grade II listed building has a contemporary feel without losing its original character. First opening its doors in November 2013 it has opened its doors to a second phase of development – including doubling the size of its guest accommodation, an … Read more
About Plantar Fasciitis This week has been all about the Plantar Fasciitis. Yes that niggling heel pain I was feeling turned into absolute hell! The plantar fascia ligament connects the heel bone to the toes and supports the arch of the foot. When it is strained it becomes weak, swollen and inflamed. I think it … Read more
We went to Figline Valdarno in Italy for Easter: Italians celebrate Easter over the course of five days – starting with a wide range of religious and folklorist events: Holy Thursday – churches open their doors and welcome followers to visit their elaborately flower-decorated altars to pay respect to Jesus during his time of death … Read more
With less than 2 weeks to go I have to question whether I am going to be fit enough to do this Half Marathon after all! This week has been hard – and not because of any exercise but because of a complete lack of it! My foot (and sometimes up my leg) is hurting … Read more
This year we are absolutely thrilled to be given the opportunity to be Thorpe Park Ambassadors. We have previously had Merlin Premium Passes and had decided to give other parks a chance this year. Problem with that is our 9-year-old had just reached the magic 1.4m to go on the biggest and best rides. Thorpe … Read more
When it comes to going abroad without the car how you transport your luggage is a whole different ballgame to what you can get away when you can just throw everything into the boot. With our trip to Italy we had to consider getting on and off an airplane, as well as having something useful … Read more
Heading closer to the Half Marathon big day and feeling more nervous. Really wanting to put in the extra mileage but actually hurting so much that I have been worried about running at all! It is now that I am fearing that I won’t make it. Worrying whether it is advisable to switch which trainers … Read more
Happy eight birthday to our son. The boy we feared would never talk. Would always be behind his peers. Always have problems. We are SO proud of all that he has achieved. He works so hard and is a truly fantastic addition to our family. We wish him the most wonderful eight birthday ever!