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My First Post

Where to start... I am a very normal/average/boring girl haha. I was born in Durban, South Africa. then moved to Johannesburg. I have 2 beautiful sisters and a brother - We are THE MEY's, with a fantastic relationship brought on by some hard times we have shared. 

From left; Me, Kathleen, Amy and Jonathan in the middle.
I moved to Wales in 2002 where we all started a whole new kinda life! Lots has happened between then and now but this is home for me now and I loves it :)

 I have been inspired to create a blog by 'Rachel in Wales'( rachelinwales.blogspot.co.uk). I met Rachel at a mini triathlon event - I love reading her posts about her life, fitness and of-course food ! I find its a good way to keep track of your of things and vent when your days gone badly.

The other reason I decided this was a good idea is after looking through my pictures. My bf (Ryan) and I have done a number of sporting events and looking through the pictures it is hard work to distinguish what is where as the number of events continue to grow and my memory gets worse, it will be nice to keep track as time goes on.
Our latest event - Legends of Sherwood 10k Obstacles (will post about it)

And finally I also need somewhere to document my ever increasing progress in fitness, I say this as if I'm some fitness freak. Unfortunately I am just a wanabe ...Always been interested in it, try my best but don't seem to get very far :/ I have recently become a keen gym goer and lifting is where my heart is at (my arms are looking better and better and it really makes me want to keep this up).

 I have no specific fitness goals but hopeful will one day with more knowledge and clarity under my belt.


 Mountain biking is another passion - brought on by Ryan's enthusiasm, yes there are days when I would rather be sat watching tv in the warm, dry house and actually feel some hate towards Ryan making me go out with him but can 100% say I never come back from a ride and regret it! Its so challenging yet thrilling at the same time!
Me and my favorite guy about to embark on the Brechfa trail

All for now.


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