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Hi, I'm Bethan, a runner and writer who strives to be not only physically fit, but also mentally fit. For questions or press please email me at aprettyplacetoplay@gmail.com.

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I want to be back under canvas! I love camping, especially at festivals like @lovetrailsfestival and I’ve shared my Quechua camping essentials over on the blog today 🏕 what are your must haves when you sleep under canvas? . . . . #camping #outdoorwomen #outdoorgirls #lifeofadventure #beyondexpectations #adventureon #weareoutdoors #camper #festival #girloutdoors #camplife #getoutstayout #camp #lifeoutdoors #lovetrails #outdooradventure #outdoorbloggers
Spending so much time in the water on holiday in Menorca has really inspired me to work on my swimming, and specifically improve my endurance 🏊🏻‍♀️ I’ve not swam regularly in years (decades?!), so to get me going I’m using a really basic plan from @womenshealthuk to build up gradually and get me into the habit of hitting the pool once a week 🏊🏻‍♀️Today’s session was 8 x 2 lengths (50m) with 1 minute recovery between sets. I really put an effort into each set and definitely needed those rests, but it felt good! I can’t wait to see an improvement, and find out what impact swimming has when it comes to marathon training! Do you swim regularly? What are your tips? . . . . #swim #swimtraining #swimfit #swimming #tomtom #marathontraining #marathonrunner #beyondexpectations #fitnessblogger #lifetothefullest #bournmouthmarathon #yourruns #runtoinspire #whyirun #runningcommunity #igrunners #ukrunchat #instarunners
Is it bad that I’ve only just got back from a weekend camping and my feet are itching already?! Looking back on our pictures from Menorca a couple of weeks ago probably isn’t helping, but it has inspired me to share some of our favourite beaches on the island 🏖 head over to the blog to check them out! . . . . #activetravel #snorkeling #beachlife #beach #dive #menorca #adventure #adventuretravel #snorkel #OutdoorBloggers #mermaid #ocean #snorkelingadventure #travel #gopro
Back to the grind. I’ve got to admit I’m struggling with with nine to five right now. It’s stifling sitting in an office all day doing a job which I’ll freely admit isn’t my passion. What’s making it even harder is knowing change is coming, and in just a few months life will look very very different. The waiting is killing me, any tips for waiting out a situation like this?! . . . . #runlove #adventure #adventuretravel #lovetrails #lovetrailsfestival #timetoplay #activetravel #OutdoorBloggers #runrunrun #explore #getoutside #beyondexpectations #travel #adventuretravel #trailrunning #wales #weekend #adventure
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