The London Marathon – a history of carbs, prison, Greek battles and Royal convenience. At 26.2 miles, the London Marathon offers runners plenty of thinking time – so here’s a little something to ponder as you pound the pavements. Consider the treadmill. You may have chosen to spend at least some training time on a…
Whether your focus be five, seven, nine or eleven-a-side – there is a goal designed to suit your school or club needs perfectly. All you have to decide is whether you want your goal to stay in the same place all day, everyday; disappear sometimes to give you an open space; or to move around frequently.…
From June 30th to July 13th, ‘Wimbledon’ becomes so much more than a South West London placename. No ‘UK Open’ for us, thank you very much. It may be one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments – the others being Australian Open, French Open and US Open – but it basks in the glory…
Here’s 60 minutes! What will you do with it? Maybe do the ironing, call a friend, bake a cake, read a magazine, have a nap, go shopping or plan a holiday…Whatever you choose, time is a valuable commodity and a whole hour is not to be wasted! How about if you not only didn’t waste…
Integrating Technology in Physical Education: Innovative Tools for Student Engagement ‘In contrast to previous assumptions, smartphone use may actually drive physical activity levels and not the other way round.’ So concludes a study by BMC Public Health into the impact of technology on university student activity levels, as reported by the Medical News Bulletin. (https://medicalnewsbulletin.com/technology-physical-activity-levels-students/) So…just…
Whatever the weather or time of year, my day starts early. I have always loved being outdoors, doing practical activities and appreciating natural environments, so the best start to the day for me is a 5.30 am walk with my dog, Bella. Osea Beach is a great setting to see the sunrise, and the calm…