Spikes & Heels

Boxing is what got me into fitness & remains my first love....

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:51:05 +0100

Boxing is what got me into fitness & remains my first love. I often watch old Ali fights for motivation. This quote, as I desperately try to cling on through these last few weeks of #Etape training, is one I definitely relate to. #fitness #quotes #mohammedali #boxing

London-Brighton BOSSED. 56 miles, 3 hours 52 mins. Not bad for...

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:14:11 +0100

London-Brighton BOSSED. 56 miles, 3 hours 52 mins. Not bad for my 1st cycling event I guess. Didn’t eat enough, didn’t drink enough, totally flunked the last climb, combined with the fact I just generally suck big donkey balls as a cyclist, I learned many-a-lesson today. Did I mention it’s 3 weeks til the #Etape? 😳 #bikes #cycling #pinarello #womens100 #Rapha

My absolute favourite stretch after a workout. The release in...

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:57:39 +0100

My absolute favourite stretch after a workout. The release in your hips is just…ahhhh. Maybe not the most ladylike of poses but so necessary. Be pretty on rest days & all that. Oh & those shorts from @lululemonuk are h’amazing to work out in too. #Nike #Flyknit #Fitness #Insanity

Sure, you’re training like a beast, but are you getting...

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:15:54 +0100

Sure, you’re training like a beast, but are you getting enough rest? Click the pic for more on maximising your rest periods.

Girls Gotta Run - click the pic to read more about the excellent...

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:14:14 +0100

Girls Gotta Run - click the pic to read more about the excellent organisation empowering young women in Ethiopia through running.

As women, we’re taught to hate our bodies. I’m...

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:29:21 +0100

As women, we’re taught to hate our bodies. I’m bucking the trend and have chosen to love mine. Click the pic and read my letter to my body.

Wanna know exactly how hard month two of Insanity gets? Click...

Tue, 28 May 2013 17:16:53 +0100

Wanna know exactly how hard month two of Insanity gets? Click the pic to check out my review.

Heels of the day. Click the pic for details.

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:35:41 +0100

Heels of the day. Click the pic for details.

Can you imagine running five marathons in five days? Yeah, me...

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:32:23 +0100

Can you imagine running five marathons in five days? Yeah, me neither, but my amazing friend just did it. To read more about her journey, check this link - http://spikesandheels.com/robin-arzon-ms-runs-the-us

Hoop Dreams - click the pic to check out pro hula hooper Marawa...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:58:44 +0100

Hoop Dreams - click the pic to check out pro hula hooper Marawa The Amazing on the site today.

Leggings upon leggings upon leggings….

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:12:11 +0100

Leggings upon leggings upon leggings….

Heels of the Day over on the site today. Click the pic for the...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:07:24 +0100

Heels of the Day over on the site today. Click the pic for the lowdown.

You need really strong glutes to power up hills on a bike. Click...

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:22:01 +0100

You need really strong glutes to power up hills on a bike. Click the pic to see how I’m getting a bike ready booty.

What have I been up to today? Oh you know, just hanging out with...

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:49:42 +0000

What have I been up to today? Oh you know, just hanging out with women’s boxing champ & history maker, Nicola Adams. No biggie. *squeals*

Thank You

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:34:46 +0000

A year ago today, I launched SpikesandHeels.com - a fitness site for women who like to train hard. I wanted to see change in the way fitness was pitched to women. It’s been an incredible year where I’ve learned so much and connected with so many amazing chicas. I’m so passionate about the message of Spikes & Heels and I feel a real sense of responsibility to any woman who’s ever been inspired by my journey. Thank you so much to all of you who read it. Together, we’re creating change. We’re showing that women’s fitness isn’t all pink and fluffy and about weight loss. It’s about ultra marathons and boxing and cycling 130km through the Alps. We’re more than a bums and tums class. Let’s show ‘em what we got. Be pretty on rest days.

It turns out, training to ride 130km through the Alps is not...

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:56:56 +0000

It turns out, training to ride 130km through the Alps is not easy. Click on the pic to check out my adventures so far.

CALLING ALL LADY CYCLISTS! You’re gonna want in on this....

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:03:39 +0000

CALLING ALL LADY CYCLISTS! You’re gonna want in on this. On July 7th, Rapha are calling on women around the world to ride 100km. Click the pic for more details on how you can get involved. Then start training!

Happy International Women’s Day. Without women like...

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:05:51 +0000

Happy International Women’s Day. Without women like Katherine Switzer, none of us would be running marathons. Click on the pic to read my post on inspiring sportswomen and share with me who inspires you.

The Problem With PTs

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:37:45 +0000

The Problem With PTs:

Sick of self-righteous personal trainers spouting advice on social media? Yeah, me too, so I had a bit of a rant about it. Click the link and weigh in with your thoughts.

Ahh we need a modern day Steve Prefontaine in athletics. His...

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:19:40 +0000

Ahh we need a modern day Steve Prefontaine in athletics. His approach to running was beautiful. I love this quote. I wish the connection between running and creativity was made more often. Running is so much more than physicality. Long live the Prefontaine spirit.