Sleeping is a tease for me – when I want to sleep Boo has other ideas yet when she does decide to treat me by sleeping through the night it’s as if my body clock decides to play tricks on me ensuring that I lay wide awake with a million and one to do lists running through my mind!

Last week I decided to try Potter’s Herbals Nodoff; it’s available in both liquid and tablet form – I opted to take the tablets and I have to say they were easy to take (no horse tranquilizer sized tablets!) and even had a somewhat pleasant aroma not dissimilar to vanilla.

For me Nodoff was pretty effective despite a few nights of my sleep being interrupted (although I’m glad they didn’t comatose me as that would have put me off them, incase I didn’t hear Boo in the night)

The dosage call for you to take 2 tablets early evening and another 2 before bed, which worked well. On a few nights I forgot to take the early evening dose yet still found the bedtime tablets effective enough to help me to sleep.

With no side effects suffered I can’t help but think that Potter’s Herbals Nodoff is an insider secret- we all know that nothing should be used long term to aid sleep but for me a short and sweet course of Nodoff is just what I needed to recharge my dwindling battery supply. A must for tired eyes everywhere.

Disclosure: We were sent a sample of Potter’s Herbal Nodoff free of charge for review. No payment was received and all opinions are 100% honest we promise.

With the sunshine making more and more of an appearance I’ve been able to get out running a lot more in the last week or so – which is great for #operationyummymummy especially as the 10K is only 86 days away!!

I’ve always suffered from muscle ache after a run but with my training programme picking up the pace (sorry I couldn’t resist!) it’s at an all time high. At the weekend I decided to try Deep Freeze Cold Gel to help soothe the muscle pains.

I’ve used it a few times and apart from a weird tingling sensation when applied – not necessarily freezing just peculiar, it’s a great topical treatment for sore tight legs after a run. A real must for me not only on run days but in my gym bag for post work out.

Disclosure: We were sent a tube of Deep Freeze Cold Gel free of charge for review. No payment was received and all opinions are 100% honest we promise.

It’s fair to say that #operationyummymummy is seeing me run; a lot. I aim to run a minimum of 3 times per week and hope that by race day in July I’ll be able to complete the 10K in less than 70 minutes – which at the moment for me seems like a tall order.

One area of kit apart from a sports bra that makes a massive difference is trainers. Sportshoes.com very kindly offered to send me a pair of trainers of my choice to help with my training. But first I had to choose a pair; I’m no expert and was being seduced by colours and lace styles but there’s a brilliant video tutorial that helps you chose the perfect pair of trainers by identifying with a super simple test which one of three categories you fall into as a runner.

According to the wet test I’m a mild to moderate overpronator, which means my feet go inwards as I run, accounting for my reoccurring shin splints…OUCH!

There’s whole sections on the website of trainers that match the type of runner you are so I chose the Adidas Lady Adistar Salvation 3. Delivery was super fast and I was in love at first sight. Apart from being the sexiest running trainer I’d set me eyes on they performed when tested. I’ve only worn them for the past fortnight but can already feel a real difference – my run feels less heavy and my contact with the ground is much softer a fluid.

I’ll let you know how I get on with the trainers in the long term.

Thank you so much Sportshoes.com for your most generous gift – a brilliant website that not only offers unrivaled discount for top brands and models but great advice and support to help you progress in your chosen sport.

Disclosure: I was sent a pair of Adidas Lady Adistar Salvation 3 free of charge for review. No payment was received and all opinions are 100% honest we promise.

Operation Yummy Mummy is in full swing, I seem to be spending more time at the gym with me being signed up to (in no particular oder):

-Body pump
-pilates
-circuit training
-yoga

not forgetting the twice weekly bootcamp sessions! Add to that late night swimming and my running programme I think it’s fair to say my life is pretty busy. Now just because I’m getting fit doesn’t mean I want to let my style slip. A big problem I face is 5 nights a week there has to be a fresh gym kit and bag with not only clean kit but clothes for afterwards. As much as I love loungewear for round the house, I’m still having a hard time accepting that I can wear them out and about!

New Look have a great new range of t-shirts which I am loving right now. There’s a style – or slogan- for everyone! One of my personal favorites is this pretty geometric tiger print boyfriend T-shirt. The loose cut makes it perfect for relaxing after the gym but the print is bang on trend just in case I’m tempted to meet the girls for a cheeky glass of wine after being a sweaty betty!

New Look do a great range of printed T-shirts varying in different sizes, colours and brands.

Disclosure: A fee was received for this post but in no way affects the honesty of my opinions and experiences told in my own words.