Chasing A Parkrun P.B!!! — by Melanie on

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If you follow my social media you'll have noticed that I was very excited last Saturday to have smashed my Parkrun p.b by 1...

Putting My Racing Socks Through Their Paces! — by Melanie on

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There's no two ways about, this week I have run further than I've ever run in my life! On Sunday, I ran my very first 10km r...

Cardiff 10k For People With Diabetes — by Melanie on

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I blogged a few months back about my journey with Parkrun, in becoming a Diabetes Champion and the enjoyment I've experienced in...

Warm Toes Whilst Cold As Ice! — by Melanie on

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This Summer has been one of many adventures and they didn't end with the World Athletics Championships either, because for the l...

A Spring In The Step — by Melanie on

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Whilst unpredictable at times, the weather we're having at the moment is my absolute favourite to exercise in. When the sun is sh...

Toe Tec On Tour — by Melanie on

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This weekend, my husband and I headed away to London. Over the years I've done a lot of travel, especially for athletics, which ...

Keeping Warm and Cozy In Autumn With Toe Tec — by Melanie on

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I can't believe that we've been officially back at Winter training for almost a month now. In some ways it feels like we've neve...

My Diabetes, Food and Training Regime — by Melanie on

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I had a great time at the diabetes and exercise conference on the weekend, and I was truly touched by the kind comments, tweets and emails t...

These Socks Are Made For... Walking During National Walking Month! — by Melanie on

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The month during the month of May in the UK has been nominated National Walking Month, and as I've blogged about previously, I t...

Dungeons, Dragons and Diabetes - Exploring the Dorset Coast on Foot In Protect iT Socks — by Melanie on

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Before the start of the new Winter athletics season I got the opportunity to get a few days away with my family, whilst staying n...

Cardiff Street Food Circus — by Melanie on

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As Summer approaches, there's something very exciting going on in Cardiff involving food... and the circus. Yes it sounds like a...

Innovation in Foot Wear and Care - Toe Tech — by Melanie on

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As an athlete and as someone who used to work for a global sporting brand, you could say that I know my sportswear technology. As an...

Indoor Openers and Protect iT Socks - The Difference Between Winning and Losing. — by Melanie on

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Those of you who are into your athletics may have noticed that the indoor athletics season has finally begun! After what feels lik...

Pull Up Your Socks and Let's Get Running! — by Melanie on

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I don't know how far I go in for all of that 'new year new you attitude', but what I do believe in is positive motivatio...

Step in the Right Direction Towards Protect it Socks. — by Melanie on

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As you’ve read on my blog already, this month has been a really busy month with lots of different fun filled activities. Although...

Happy Torch Day! — by Melanie on

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On this day, two years ago I was getting ready to carry the Olympic Torch! It was a beautifully warm day and the excitement was bui...

Pedag Viva Sport Insoles — by Melanie on

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Although they seem to have healed now, I used to struggle with persistent achilles tendonitis issues in both of my achilles. As...

Daily Mail Newspaper - Diabetes Foot Care Feature — by Melanie on

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Today I was really pleased to be featured in the diabetes foot care and Protect it sock advert in the Daily Mail national newspaper....