I sit here writing this with slightly sore legs, achy feet and a glowing sense of achievement. Recently I ran the Brighton Marathon for Mind – a charity that helps people with mental health problems and their relatives. Now that I’ve crossed the finish line and the endorphins are wearing off, I’ve had a chance to reflect on what I’ve accomplished. Covering 26.2 miles is no small feat so to help you ahead of your own race, here are some top tips from myself and fellow runners.
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Advice for first time marathon runners
Our top UK garden bloggers in 2016
Spring is here so it’s time to get out into the garden and transform winter-ravaged flowerbeds into a bloomin’ lovely summer spectacle. To help your fingers turn green in 2016, we’ve ploughed the internet and dug up the very best garden bloggers. Read on to discover who’s made our list plus find out how to win two tickets to the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show that takes place this summer.
Edible UK - The New Foodie Magazine You Can Eat!
Edible UK is a brand new consumer publication all about the best in food. From creative, nutritious and healthy recipes to the best in kitchenware and eating out. The best thing is that Edible UK is printed on rice paper - meaning when you’re done reading it you can enjoy it as a light bite. Continue reading
How to get your kids to bed on time
Bed time can be the bane of parents’ lives. Dragging overstimulated kids up the stairs, kicking and screaming, knowing that simply putting them in bed is never going to get them to sleep.
But if done right, bedtime can be one of the most rewarding parts of being a parent. So what’s the secret? Should your routine be rigid or flexible? What’s the best way to cope with school holidays and what on earth can you do with teenagers? Continue reading
How does your upbringing affect your own parenting?
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we look at how our upbringing affects our own parenting decisions.
Our favourite new authors in 2016
It’s no surprise that here at magazine.co.uk we love reading – and for good reason! Reading has been scientifically proven to boost intelligence, make you more empathetic, and even slow the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Continue reading
The best travel blogs by couples
Some of the best travel blogs out there are run by couples. It’s interesting to read how two separate people can sometimes take a different perspective on the same place, and the blogs often serve as a great source of relationship advice too. Continue reading
A chat with Annaliese Dayes from Britain's Next Top Model
We caught up with Britain’s Next Top Model star, Annaliese Dayes, to talk about her 2015 and how TV stardom transformed her life.
How puzzles can train your brain
Find out how puzzles can train your brain and enter our competition to win a puzzle bundle and £30 magazine.co.uk voucher.
