Month: August 2014
The women who paved the way: the inspiring women who run #RunningWeek
What better motivation to get you out of bed and into your trainers than remembering all the great women who broke down boundaries, smashed preconceptions and crossed the finish line before us? In just five decades we’ve gone from a time when doctors didn’t think women were capable of long distance running, to female athletes…
The BiliCam app can test babies for jaundice
Doctors and engineers from the University of Washington have developed an app that can test babies for jaundice. Jaundice, which causes skin to turn yellow, happens when someone has a build-up of bilirubin, a chemical that’s normally broken down by the liver. It’s common in newborns and usually clears up within a couple of weeks.…
The 8 worst fitness gadgets of all time #RunningWeek: JumpSnap, Gravity Strider, Hula Chair
Garages across the nation are crammed to the rafters with dusty dumbbells, ex-exercise bikes and untrodden treadmills, testament to the spirit being willing but the flesh being lazy. It's no surprise, then, that quick-fix fads offering gym bodies without the actual effort have made millions for their inventors. We're all guilty of watching those celeb-laden infomercials,…
shinyshiny speaks to The Fat Girls’ Guide to Running’s Julie ‘Fatty’ Creffield on why being overweight isn’t an excuse to not run #RunningWeek
Known online as ‘Fatty’, Julie Creffield isn’t your typical, skinny, runner. In 2003, weighing almost 20 stone, a work colleague convinced Julie to take part in a 3k fun run, but was unable to complete it, having done no training. She was in her early twenties, unable to run for more than 30 seconds at…
Better Together ad starts Twitter storm, spawns meme: meet #PatronisingBTLady
This week the lid was lifted on a new ad created by the team behind Better Together, a campaign dedicated to keeping Scotland as part of the UK in the upcoming referendum. (You can watch the ad for yourself here.) The ad is clearly targeting female voters, as it features a woman pondering over some…
Philips will be the first TVs to feature Spotify Connect
It looks like Philips TVs are going to be the first to support Spotify Connect, as TP Vision announced its Android-powered range will get access to the streaming service from September. Obviously, this service will mean that users can stream music from their mobile device through the TV, but, as Spotify Connect works through internet…
Who says you can’t look good running? 10 brands mixing fashion with function #RunningWeek
One of the biggest stepping stones when it comes to your first run is the thought of looking rubbish in your baggy old T-shirt, leggings and ugly worn-out trainers, but, with so many sport and fashion brands looking to put the FIT into your fitness gear, this shouldn’t be an excuse. From Stella McCartney to…
Who says you can’t look good running? 10 brands mixing fashion with function #RunningWeek
Missed Part 1? Go back here. 6)Nike and Liberty (Seen above) Another amazing collaboration, Nike and Liberty London have teamed up to incorporate Nike’s trademark trainers with Liberty’s trademark prints, which seems like a winning idea even before you see the outcome. The Air Max 1, Air Max 90, Nike Roshe Run, Internationalist, Blazer High…
Mobile rumours: Nexus X, Gear Solo, Galaxy Note 4 Fingerprint Sensor
The world of mobile news is scary and complicated, with rumours flying about all over the place about what the many different companies are planning on doing. If you don’t know what you’re looking for then chances are you won’t get very far, so to ease your burden here are some of today’s biggest mobile…
10 best sports bras for working up a sweat [part two]: Shock Absorber, Anita Active, No Jiggle #RunningWeek
In case you missed part one, we're rounding up the top sports bras, whether you like to pound some serious pavement, or are more of a treadmill tourist. Read on, and make wobbling while you run a thing of the past... Shock Absorber Ultimate Run Bra A fave of serious runners, this promises to reduce…
