Author: Katie Ricketts

Posted: Thu, 8 Dec 2022 17:43 by Katie Ricketts

Anything is possible

I can't believe how excited I am! I've got a place to run in the 2023 London Marathon in April. Read More »

Posted: Thu, 3 Nov 2022 21:28 by Katie Ricketts

Run Leicester 10k

I am feeling good this week! Since I started being active at the age of 41, I've tried to enter some local runs to have a goal to aim for. Read More »

Posted: Sun, 25 Sep 2022 20:17 by Katie Ricketts

A day volunteering at the Nottingham Robin Hood half marathon and mini marathon

I've run in both these events before, but this year I decided it was time to give something back and volunteered to help marshal the race. Read More »

Posted: Tue, 2 Aug 2022 20:50 by Katie Ricketts

Out of my comfort zone!

I have always been a very anxious person and someone who finds it hard to try anything different, always thinking I will fail. Read More »

Posted: Wed, 6 Jul 2022 21:54 by Katie Ricketts

Just keep on walking ….

In June I took part in two organised long distance walks, one with my daughter and one with my husband. Read More »

Posted: Fri, 3 Jun 2022 16:54 by Katie Ricketts

I've been enormously proud to go out and about in my Active Together Champion hoodie. It's a visible reminder of the fact in the last 15 years or so I have transformed my mental and physical health by getting active in ways that I can and in ways that I enjoy. Read More »

Posted: Sun, 17 Apr 2022 21:47 by Katie Ricketts

Inspiration at home

Sometimes it's really hard to get motivated or inspired to exercise. It always helps me to have someone to exercise with. Whether it is meeting a friend for a walk, or going to the gym with my husband- not wanting to let the other person down means it is far more likely that I will go out and exercise. Read More »

Posted: Fri, 25 Mar 2022 21:59 by Katie Ricketts

Trying something new!

I've been thinking about trying Pilates for ages having heard so many good things about the benefits of it. Read More »

Posted: Sat, 5 Mar 2022 18:27 by Katie Ricketts

Self-care Saturday

I've just been ill with Covid for a fortnight and have been feeling totally wiped out and the temptation has been to have a sleep every afternoon. Read More »

Posted: Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:12 by Katie Ricketts

Being the best version of yourself!

Before I hit 50 I think I was blissfully unaware of problems I might face being a woman in her 50s and entering the menopause. I think there is still so much stigma attached to this time in a woman's life and it is difficult to discuss it with even your closest friends. Read More »

Posted: Mon, 3 Jan 2022 21:37 by Katie Ricketts

Happy New Year

Struggling to exercise over the winter- make a plan with friends or family and try and stick to it! Read More »

Posted: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:19 by Katie Ricketts

Bad day at the office

In Katie's first blog, she writes about how becoming and staying active has been instrumental in improving her mental and physical health, particularly at this time of year. Read More »