Painful Reminders

Painful Reminders

It’s been a busy old summer, hasn’t it? Well, happily it was here at Dartmoor Massage. Since autumn hit like a bucket of cold sludge, I’ve been taking stock and the universe has sent me some useful things to consider; mainly about pain. Pain I inflict on people and...
The longest day

The longest day

Today is the summer solstice and the start of summer. Of course it’s been raining, but hopefully it’ll brighten up a bit before Autumn kicks in again. It’s the longest day of the year and I thought another good time to check up on our New Year resolutions and see how...
It’s not all about running…

It’s not all about running…

…Or cycling, tennis , football or golf. There are SO many exciting and exotic way to injure yourself. I was at the Exmoor Beauty last month, providing post event massage to the tired cyclists, and I found myself saying “ah yes, lots of cyclists have that...
Why Run? Part Four

Why Run? Part Four

Brie, mainly. Sharpham brie. Devon Blue. Bath Blue. Cheese on the whole. And wine. And my husband’s crispy belly pork, and baked spaghetti, and Glamorgan sausages, and his amazing chocolate delice. And ooh, he’s been practicing his gluten free prawn toasts! Amazing...
Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes

Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes

I ran the Exeter City 10k on Sunday, whoop whoop! My time won’t break records but I’m really pleased with how it went. I’m also feeling fine today, which is a relief. I’m hoping the same is true for my brother in law, who ran as well. He said he definitely stretched...