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How much money did I spent on running this year? 2024 edition

February 4, 2025January 6, 2026Leave a comment

All you need is a pair of shoes right? It’s now the end of January 2025. The past eight weeks or so have all about consumption and dare I say it, over consumption. From Black Friday to Christmas to Boxing Day, it’s been all about all the things. And if you weren’t exhausted by that, … Continue reading How much money did I spent on running this year? 2024 edition

Sustainable running gear review

June 1, 2017June 17, 20183 Comments

So I have been a little MIA lately, but my challenge is still going. The True Cost challenge was a great start for me. I'm sorry I was slack on the sharing end. After my initial running gear audit, I had a look at the rest of my wardrobe and made a substantial donation to … Continue reading Sustainable running gear review

The True Cost Challenge- Hurdle 1

May 9, 2017May 9, 2017Leave a comment

Bugger. My 'True Cost' challenge this month has really been about thinking more about where my clothes come from and the 'true cost' for humanity and for the environment of the choices that I was making. Honestly I'm being doing really well. I'm not going to lie and say that in the last 9 days … Continue reading The True Cost Challenge- Hurdle 1

The True Cost- Wardrobe Audit Part 1

May 3, 2017Leave a comment

Challenge: The True Cost I’ve seen it now. I can’t ignore it. So what can I do about it? I don’t subscribe to the theory that one person can’t make a difference. Commercial companies whether that be milk producers, juice bars or clothing brands are there to make money. So I vote with my dollar. … Continue reading The True Cost- Wardrobe Audit Part 1

May Challenge: ‘The True Cost’

May 1, 2017May 1, 2017Leave a comment

#1- ‘The True Cost’ Day 1, Month 1, Challenge 1 Documentary: The True Cost   Admittedly, when I declared I was going to do this challenge and try to find a take-away nugget to improve my life from the hours of mindlessly consumed Netflix content I was devouring, it seemed like a win win. My … Continue reading May Challenge: ‘The True Cost’

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