SGW: The Running Challenge.

Hello you lovely lot, 

First we have something to confess, we don't like running! There we said it. No big deal we hear you say - there are other forms of exercise. Well this is true, the only problem is we have decided to undertake a "Running Challenge"!  We know what you're thinking - that it's a stupid idea if you don't like running. The problem is we love a challenge and after watching all the people at the London Marathon we thought what better challenge than training to run a marathon. 

It's also a great way to get fit and loose a few pounds, it takes all the focus off weight loss and onto running a REALLY LONG DISTANCE. We've never run anything further than 5k so are starting early with the training to help ourselves out. 

Over the next few months we will be blogging/ instagramming/ youtubing and tweeting (we just made up way too many words we do apologise) our journey for your entertainment... Let's face it most of the videos and pictures will feature us out of breath looking bright red - glamorous runners we are not! 

We would appreciate any advice/ help or tips anyone could give us.... We are absolute Novices so advice is needed on everything from best ways to train, to blisters and things to eat to the best trainers to get! 

For now we are trying to avoid wearing lycra (why do all runners wear lycra) and try and keep some of our dignity as we huff and puff our way around London's parks! 

With Love 

SGW xxx

The London Marathon 2013

Last weekend Single Girl World took a trip into central London to support all the runners in the 2013 Marathon. The Sun was beaming as we headed for the 25th mile!! We stood for 4 hours, shouting out peoples names and cheering them on! With only 1.4 miles left of the route, the runners were all in good spirits!! We even managed to spot Colin Jackson in the crowd interviewing runners !!

This year there were some amazing costumes and of course huge amounts of money being raised for incredible charities.

There is nothing better than shouting out one the runner's names and encouraging them on!! So much hard work, focus and commitment goes into preparing for the 26.4 miles around beautiful London!!! They have definitely inspired us to start running again and apply for a place in the 2014 Marathon. We cant wait to know how  it feels to cross that finish line with such a huge sense of achievement.

Congratulations to everyone who took part this year !!! Pop the kettle on and put your feet up!! You deserve it!!

Chariots of Fire at the Gielgud Theatre

"Adapted from the legendary Oscar-winning movie, this spectacular and ingenious retelling of Eric Liddell's and Harold Abrahams' quest to become the fastest men on earth is an electrifying and immensely moving tale of two men's rivalry, and their unwavering determination to conquer the world in the face of prejudice, immovable beliefs and overwhelming odds."

Yesterday I had the pleasure of watching "Chariots of Fire" at the Gielgud Theatre. And while I was there I got to fufill a life time ambition, by sitting on a West End stage, the audience is split with some seats being on the stage to make it feel like a stadium and I managed to get a seat in the front row!!

The set is incredible with a revolve in the middle where all of the action happened. The running was incredible, with the actors dashing off the revolve around the auditorium! I  was exhausted just watching them!

The acting was flawless and the set changes seamless, and being so close to the action was just wonderful!
Jack Lowden and James McArdle were incredible as Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, supported by an amazing cast. The cast were ultra talented, not only were they great actors, singers (yes there were a few songs thrown in for good measure) and dancers. They could also play musical instruments, my personal favourite was the cymbal player he was hilarious!

I wasn't sure what to expect when I went, but I absolutely loved the show, the story fits in perfectly at the moment as the Olympics are just around the corner and the end of the show is incredible with the change from Old to New.

Well worth a watch! Just a little note though if you are sitting "Stadium Side" as I was then there is no food or drink allowed to your seats and make sure you don't wear a dress!! I was petrified that the rest of the theatre could see my knickers!

Lots of Love J x

London Marathon 2012.

The London Marathon is a 26.2 mile run across the city, starting at Greenwich Park and ending on The Mall.
This year we went down to support the runners and soak up the glorious atmosphere!!
We were really lucky with the beautiful weather and managed to get a great spot at the 800m to go mark.
After watching it on the TV for years, when we were there it was overwhelming to see just how many people were taking part raising so much money for so many different charities.
The road was a sea of colour as the runners approached proudly wearing the vest of their chosen charities.
It really is an inspirational day and makes you very proud to have this event in our city.

Congratulations to everyone who took part and well done on all the money raised for wonderful charities. You have definitely inspired and motivated us to get our running shoes on.

Love
All at Single Girl World xxx