When it comes to measuring trainer quality, I've always had a firm belief that 'the knees don't lie'. If the bounce is running out, the patella is always the first to know about it, or so it seems, anecdotally. A few weeks ago, when that all-too-familiar 'niggle' started to re-appear mid run, I was quick to point the finger of blame at my circa-2024 footwear. Two years of daily 2ks had clearly not been kind to these quietly flaggling soles! Coincidently, this realisation arri

It goes without saying, that water is where much of the joy of a family holiday is at. The pool. The sea. Back to the pool. The routine is as predictable as it is novel, and guaranteed never to go out of popularity if my trusty 'poolkit' has anything to do with it. Within the 'poolkit', costumes, goggles and floaties go without saying, and this year, stocking up on all these items in advance was made infinitely easier by Splash About's one-stop swim shop. Specialists not just

One thing I always find on holiday, is that my default skincare routine seems to stop working as it should. I put it down to the drying effects of the sun, swimming pool and sea water which, coupled with air conditioning and changes in diet and lifestyle, always seems to leave my skin parched, and my standard moisturiser struggling to keep up. Last year, I found this to be especially true, and in a bid to spare my skin the same fate on this summer's trip to Zakynthos, I took

Packing for a summer holiday with comfort in mind, means never forgetting some decent pairs of socks. After all, so many warm-weather shoes - from crocs to sliders - are nowadays never better styled than with sensibly… with white cotton hosiery. Whether you’re heading to the poolside or slinking off for a workout in the hotel gym, Hip Swan 'slow' socks add an extra spring in your step…and not just because they're made with luxurious organic combed cotton (GOTS certified). As

Sun, sea, sand…all great for the soul, but not necessarily the soles. On the first day of this year’s beach holiday, my daughter was paddling and stepped on a sharp stone. It was after dinner in the early evening, and as such we’d left the water shoes I had diligently packed in the hotel room. Lesson learned, no further beach trips were made without these VE Water Shoes. These comfortable, slip-on rubber-sole shoes help prevent and protect feet from pebbles and sharp, rough o