June 2, 2010
Although it may sound trivial, every year I lose at least one client to injury due to over using flip flops at the start of the summer.
Remember, any different type of footwear will place different strains on the foot and the muscles of the lower limb so please build up your use GRADUALLY.
If you haven’t worn flip flops for a while, wear them for 30 mins to an hour for the first few days / weeks.
Don’t be surpised if your calfs, achilles or arches are in bits for days if you wear your flip flops for 3 -5 hours the first time you go out in them.
It sounds trivial but it can be EXTREMELY painful, and set back your exercise plans unnecessarily.
Here’s a quick article explaining why flip flops can be a bad idea for SOME people.
May 27, 2010
This Boat Has Terrible "Windage"...Poor Thing.
Click HERE to Listen To The Interview
Army Doctors Nick Dennison, Hamish Reid are trying to become the first PAIR to row around the entire British Isles.
In this exclusive interview, good friend of UV, Hamish Reid talks about the highs and lows of this unique challenge and gives us an insight into why no PAIR have ever been able to complete it yet!
Recorded YESTERDAY as the guys laid anchor off the coast Ireland, I challenge you to NOT take inspiration from Hamish And Nick’s great adventure!
You can see where the guys are RIGHT NOW (And give them some support) on their Website tracker HERE.
You can also donate to Help For Heroes, and the Army Benevolent Fund (there chosen charities) via their website HERE.
May 27, 2010
Sharon once strained her thigh muscle during the infamous Bootcamp Session "Walk Your Talk" She didn't even cry....Legend.
A Massive “Good Luck” to UV Bootcamper Sharon May who is going to be doing the Lyke Wake Walk in Yorkshire on the 3rd of July.
The walk is 40 miles long and will start at 4am, with the challenge of completing it in less than 24hrs!
Sharon will be taking part in order to raise money for a premature baby charity called Born Too Soon, who helped a good friend of Sharon’s (who will also be doing the walk) baby survive when they were born prematurely.
There is a fantastic description of how the charity helped the family, and the child, through such a traumatic ordeal on the Just Giving Site - please feel free to give something – no matter how little – and post a message of support for Sharon and the team!
Good luck Sharon – We want that walk done in less than 16 hours!
May 27, 2010
Dan once got very drunk at a Wedding with the 2010 England Cricketer of the Year, Graham Swann. It took me three weeks to get this story out of him...
Good Luck to Dan Johnson who on June 19th – (Not Long!) will be doing the Snowdonia Challenge.
As part of the Challenge (UV Bootcamper) Dan will be cycling 25km, trekking up Snowdonia, and then doing a 10km kayak across the llanberris lake.
Dan will be part of a team of 4 (The HSBC Team) and they will have to complete the challenge in less than 12 hours!
All money raised will go to the VSO.
You can show your support for Dan by sponsoring him on his just giving page HERE.
Good Luck Dan!
May 22, 2010
Great article from UV recommended nutrtionist, Millie Barrett on how a few nutritional changes can help you get on top of that Hay Fever this summer!
Nutritional Support for Hayfever
May 19, 2010
This weekend Seasoned UV Bootcamper Anna John will be running the Edinburgh Marathon in order to raise money for the charity that supports her amazing God Daughter, Anusha.
As Anna explains on her Just Giving Page, Anusha runs the equivalent of a marathon every day due to a muscle debilitating disease she was born with. With the help of therapists she has overcome severe challenges in order to be able to walk and hopes to be able to one day run and play like other children. She is only 5 years old. I have met Anusha, and she is a truly amazing person.
Anna is hoping to set a personal best this weekend by breaking the 3hr 45 minute mark for the first time.
You can sponsor her and help Anusha on her just giving page here.
Good luck Anna!
May 18, 2010
I was told about this by UV Bootcamp Legend Helen Salmon, Thanks Helen!
This is a link to 2 workshops: one on Green Juices and Smoothies 10.30 -12.30 and one on Sprouting and Raw Foods 2-4pm on Sunday 20th June.
http://www.allaboutnaturalmedicine.com/juices_raw_food.php
£25 each or £40 for both.
It is being held at the Breast Cancer Haven,very near Fulham Broadway tube station.
I will probably be going myself!
May 17, 2010
Good Luck to 0930am Boot Camper Yazz Alzubaydi who has just signed up for the London Bikeathon on Sunday 27th June!
She will be cycling 20km, starting from Ham House, and is aiming to raise £1000 for Leaukemia and Lymphoma Research, in order to support a friend whose child was recently diagnosed.
Good Luck Yazz!
You can sponsor Yazz on just giving HERE
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