‘you must keep a sense of adventure as you get older’

Running can be hard, right? Don’t get me wrong – and as I have shared previously in this column – I often find new levels of inner strength in making it through a particularly tough run. A session tha

Laura London, 41, lives in north London and is a professional magician. I saw magic for the first time when I was eight and was instantly obsessed. After that, I spent all my pocket money on tricks. I

Peak bagger, Mountain Leader and nurse

My world had shrunk to a bouncing circle of torchlight and a cloud of foggy breath. The only sounds were my breathing and the repetitive crunch of my footfall on the frozen trail. It was December and

In May, I ran the Hackney Half Marathon, and it was so much more than just a race. It was fun, yes, but it also marked a milestone in my journey toward reclaiming my health, strength and a sense of se

Photography: Sportograf When midlife sent her world into ...