Color Run

As part of my birthday list of 23 things to do while I am 23 I wanted to run 5k. I am aware that for most people 5k is something easily achieved and possibly even a laughable aim, however for me running, whatever the distance, is no mean feat! It is not that I am unfit, I actually love exercising and do lots of dance, but running is largely a mental challenge for me as I am unable to motivate my body to want to run. So, 5k it is, neither too long that I would never achieve it, not too short that it would be easily completed. That said, I wanted to make sure that it would be as pain free an experience as possible, so I recruited a couple of eager friends and signed up for the Color Run in London. 

A few weeks ago we donned our fetching white T.shirts and sweat bands and headed to the city reading to be turned into little running rainbows. We soon found ourself in a crowd of fellow runners heading towards the Wembley park, which I was very excited to see for the first time! 

After warming ourselves up with a little pre-run zumba (despite it being a really, really hot day) we headed to the start line ready to run. Suspense was building as we waited and waited for runners to be sent off in bursts and then the music became louder, the crowd was pulsing and the loud speaker counted us down as we crossed the start line. 

We didn't run fast but rather took the time to enjoy the experience, high-fiving other runners and singing along to the blasting music. At each of the colour points we stopped for a photo having been blasted with coloured powder! 

First up was pink:

Then blue: 

Followed by yellow: 

and finally orange, where jumping photos became obligatory: 

We crossed the finish line together, hands flung in the air in celebration as we were handed a packet of purple powder just to make sure we had been coloured from head to toe. The party was already jumping by the stage as the arena park became a multi-coloured dance floor amidst a puffy coloured haze. 

We jumped and danced until our feet hurt before heading to the tube and home to a shower.....needless to say we attracted a few strange looks!

My first 5k was an incredible experience and definitely was the happiest 5k on the planet! I think I may even be temped to do another one! 

Thanks JJ, NO, ST and MW for joining in on another one of my crazy, messy plans! And extra love to MW and NO for letting me steal your photos :) 

Mood - colourful! 

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Henley Regatta

Papa T and Mama T are back in town! This could only mean one thing....Henley regatta time! Watching the regatta has become a family tradition, started by my grandparents who took us along as children to watch the rowers and to enjoy a lovely picnic on the bank of the Thames. 

We donned our fancy dresses, chose our hats and headed out to Phyllis Court club to see the rowing. The mood was not dampened by the drizzle and we were treated to a beautiful day on the river, watching boats filled with revellers drifting slowly by. 

Granny T had packed a wonderful picnic to rival any good dinner party, with multiple courses, a ginormous cheese board, a vast array of desserts and plenty of champagne to avoid dehydration.

Henley is about so much more than the rowing and it is quite a spectacle to just sit with a glass of Pimms and watch passers-by in their candy-pop chinos and beautiful dresses. 

The day was rounded of with an exciting fly-past, a glimpse of the Queen's Gloriana and watching the band get everybody moving and shaking. 

Nothing beats getting all dressed up and spending the day with the family on the river!

Mood - Content 

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Dancing, Dancing and More Dancing

It's no secret that one of my little loves in life is dancing. I have danced as soon as I could walk and was taken to my first ballet lesson at the age of four, along with all the other four-year old girls in the world. What can I say, it is a love affair that has lasted a life time. Sadly, my dancing enthusiasm is not matched by my abilities, but I like to think I have picked up a few skills along the way. I have continued to dance at university and recently (well back in February....its been a tough few months) I was part of the incredible dance society annual show! 

Dance has been such a fundamental part of my university life, it has kept me motivated and I have met some of the most incredible and talented people. I will really miss dancing with this lovely lot and will cherish all the wonderful memories we have had this year. Competitions, socials, shows, classes, balls and just showing people how it's done on the dance show, you guys are the best! 

This one is for you my wonderful dance society lovelies! 

Mood- ready to dance!

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