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23.8.12
15.8.12
8.8.12
Jamaica - Alberosie
50 years of Jamaican independance!
An ode to the country from an Italian who made the island his home, Alberosie.
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24.6.12
Run like 'elle loves Portia Simpson Miller
Though not technically a runner, Portia Simpson Miller warrants a run like ‘elle loves post.
Portia Simpson Miller – may not be a runner, but as my turn my eyes toward Jamaica – in preparation for my marathon journey in December, I’ve been reading about Mrs Simpson Miller – the Jamaican Prime Minister.
In addidtion to her role of Prime Minister she is also the Jamaican Minister for Sports, and Mrs Simpson Miller – or Sister P as she is affectionately nicknamed, lobbies for gay rights in Jamaica and abolishing the country's homophobic reputation.
As testament to her power, she also made Time Magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World this year.
Run like ‘elle is all about celebrating strong people and if that person happens to be a woman, then all the better.
Oh yeah, and I also found this mix dedicated to her. Portia Nuh Play! Run like ‘elle
In addidtion to her role of Prime Minister she is also the Jamaican Minister for Sports, and Mrs Simpson Miller – or Sister P as she is affectionately nicknamed, lobbies for gay rights in Jamaica and abolishing the country's homophobic reputation.
As testament to her power, she also made Time Magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World this year.
Run like ‘elle is all about celebrating strong people and if that person happens to be a woman, then all the better.
Oh yeah, and I also found this mix dedicated to her. Portia Nuh Play! Run like ‘elle
23.6.12
Charlie Dark of Run Dem Crew plays Boiler Room
Run Dem Crew head honcho Charlie Dark played Boiler Room and KIIIIIIILLED IT!
Boiler Room is an online music event that's streamed live, including anybody and everybody watching. What started as an intimate gathering of music heads in a disused.... boiler room! has evolved to become one of the most progressive and revered music events internationally. To be invited to play is a privilege, and to shut down the dance is a feat.
Big up Charlie Dark. He's a hero!
I'll be 'running hard, running strong and running long' to it. Join me, and hear it here: boilerroom.tv
If you want to read his thoughts on running, then check out my interview with him here or read latest interview with him in the latest edition of Tank magazine.
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Boiler Room is an online music event that's streamed live, including anybody and everybody watching. What started as an intimate gathering of music heads in a disused.... boiler room! has evolved to become one of the most progressive and revered music events internationally. To be invited to play is a privilege, and to shut down the dance is a feat.
Big up Charlie Dark. He's a hero!
I'll be 'running hard, running strong and running long' to it. Join me, and hear it here: boilerroom.tv
If you want to read his thoughts on running, then check out my interview with him here or read latest interview with him in the latest edition of Tank magazine.
run like 'elle
17.6.12
Iron Maiden - The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
I bet you weren't expecting this one from me!
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8.6.12
26.5.12
7.5.12
Reggae running like 'elle
So, after much deliberation I've decided to run my next marathon... in Jamaica! (Actually the decision involved little to no deliberation - just the world JAMAICA was enough to sell it to me!)
At 5am on December 1st I'll be running the Reggae Marathon in Negril, Jamaica. As with any marathon, the distance is 26.2 miles - and that distance doesn't lie. I realised that when I watched the London Marathon last month.
This sobering thought is quickly disregarded when I remember where I'm going, and I'm toooooooo excited!
2012 marks 50 years of Jamaican independence, and hopefully the video below will portray part of the reason for my excitement.
The Tennors - Jamaica 50
Can't believe what I've got myself in for - again.
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20.4.12
19.4.12
Jai Paul - Jasmine
Listening to...
Just heard this record played on fellow Run Dem Crew member and singer/producer/DJ Ghostpoet’s NTS Radio show.
LOVE
run like 'elle
Just heard this record played on fellow Run Dem Crew member and singer/producer/DJ Ghostpoet’s NTS Radio show.
LOVE
run like 'elle
18.4.12
15.4.12
30.3.12
Marathon Mix 6 by Morgan Zarate
Wow wow woo weeeeeee it’s time for a Zarate parteeeeeee!
DJ/producer Morgan Zarate, formerly of critically acclaimed band Spacek, has also produced records for US soul singers Raphael Saaqid and Musiq Soulchild, as well as releasing under his own name.
What you may not know, is that Morgan is also a Run Dem Crew founding member, and whilst he may have since eschewed the Lycra (though he does still like a bit of grey marl), Morgan remains loyal to the London runners. So he's leaving the miles to the pros and is keeping in charge of the music instead...
I'm really happy to say that Morgan's made an exclusive Marathon Mix in time for the Berlin Half Marathon which me and the Run Dem Crew will be running this weekend.
Listen, download and run like ‘elle!!!! And extra points if you can hear the running reference :-)
Morgan has records coming out on Hyperdub, and under his production collaboration alias TheShining on Young Turks this year.
Thanks Zzzarate. x
What you may not know, is that Morgan is also a Run Dem Crew founding member, and whilst he may have since eschewed the Lycra (though he does still like a bit of grey marl), Morgan remains loyal to the London runners. So he's leaving the miles to the pros and is keeping in charge of the music instead...
I'm really happy to say that Morgan's made an exclusive Marathon Mix in time for the Berlin Half Marathon which me and the Run Dem Crew will be running this weekend.
Listen, download and run like ‘elle!!!! And extra points if you can hear the running reference :-)
Morgan has records coming out on Hyperdub, and under his production collaboration alias TheShining on Young Turks this year.
Thanks Zzzarate. x
16.3.12
Fashion Week Flashbacks
After a month of Fashion Weeks, I'm finally finishing my round-up reports. I've discussed ideas with designers, analysed images and watched a re-watched show videos - and what I always love, is the music.
As it's Friday, I thought I'd give you little playlist of some of what we heard in London, Milan and Paris.
From London...
Mulberry. Joe Jackson Trio - Scary Monsters
Paul Smith. David Lynch feat: Karen O - Pinky's
Sophie Hulme. James Pants - Clouds Over The Pacific
From Milan...
Versace. Ramadanman - Glut
Fendi. Django Django - Default
From Paris...
Viktor & Rolf. Ludovico Einaudi - The Earth Prelude
Yohji Yamamoto. Rodrigo y Gabriela - 11:11
Vionnet. Nicolas Jaar - A time for us
Happy weekend! run like 'elle. x
As it's Friday, I thought I'd give you little playlist of some of what we heard in London, Milan and Paris.
From London...
Mulberry. Joe Jackson Trio - Scary Monsters
Paul Smith. David Lynch feat: Karen O - Pinky's
Sophie Hulme. James Pants - Clouds Over The Pacific
From Milan...
Versace. Ramadanman - Glut
Fendi. Django Django - Default
From Paris...
Viktor & Rolf. Ludovico Einaudi - The Earth Prelude
Yohji Yamamoto. Rodrigo y Gabriela - 11:11
Vionnet. Nicolas Jaar - A time for us
Happy weekend! run like 'elle. x
15.3.12
Wayne Wonder - Bashment Girl
Love this, and so perfect for the summertime vibes that are going round today :-)
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run like 'elle
Part Time Heroes - Lightfalls
The Part Time Heroes are great friends and even better musicians.
Ross from the band made the first ever run like ‘elle Marathon Mix, which you can listen to and download here!
This mix got me through the first few miles of last year’s London Marathon, and each track reminds me of whereabouts I was on the course as I heard it.
I love that music can link itself so specifically to periods of your life, and the Part Time Heroes new LP, Lightfalls is really hauntingly beautiful and has the ability to do just that.
It’s out now on iTunes, so listen to this teaser, and download the record in full…
Keeping it in the family - run like ‘elle. x
Ross from the band made the first ever run like ‘elle Marathon Mix, which you can listen to and download here!
This mix got me through the first few miles of last year’s London Marathon, and each track reminds me of whereabouts I was on the course as I heard it.
I love that music can link itself so specifically to periods of your life, and the Part Time Heroes new LP, Lightfalls is really hauntingly beautiful and has the ability to do just that.
It’s out now on iTunes, so listen to this teaser, and download the record in full…
Keeping it in the family - run like ‘elle. x
13.3.12
Amanda Lear - Run, Baby Run
I entirely disagree with the sentiment of the song, and I don’t even like the tune itself very much, but the video is so kitsch it won me over, and it has running in the title, so obviously I’ma love it!
French designer footwear label Pierre Hardy cites this song as one of the inspirations behind its forthcoming AW/12 collection. Which, by the way is very nice indeed, so who am I to deprive you of such animal printed polyfibres?!
run like ‘elle
French designer footwear label Pierre Hardy cites this song as one of the inspirations behind its forthcoming AW/12 collection. Which, by the way is very nice indeed, so who am I to deprive you of such animal printed polyfibres?!
run like ‘elle
Top marathon tips from motivated mummy Lucy Brice
As the London Marathon is fast approaching, I thought it time to interview some of those who will be taking on the gruelling - but great 26.2 miles, and first off is motivated mummy extraordinaire, Lucy - part of the new breed of yummy mummys.
Lucy Brice sets an example. Despite being a full-time mother to two young boys – Rufus 2 ½, and Hudson 6 months, she is finding time to train for her first ever marathon - albeit a year later than planned!
In case you don’t remember, Lucy and I planned to run the London Marathon together last year but a certain bump (who we now lovingly call Hudson) got in the way and scuffled our plans of marathon domination! So, a year on and with her beautiful baby boys spurring her on, Lucy is training hard for next month’s London Marathon.
I caught up with her in between breastfeeds and long runs (she, not me) to ask her about Mummy marathon training…
Lucy with Hudson
Name: Lucy Brice
Age: 31
Home: London
Career: Fashion Brand Manager, Mixmag.
How did you get into running? I got into running after my first child was born. It started as a need for space and to get out the house - free from the burden of babes, buggies and bags. I found it incredibly meditative in the crazy days of being a new mum.
Is this your first marathon? Yup. I’m sure it won’t be my last.
Are you enjoying your training? Which aspects particularly? I love seeing my progress, beating PB’s. Running faster and for longer. I’m also enjoying eating like an athlete!
Who is your marathon inspiration? Paula Radcliff of course, but the ladies I find truly inspiring are the ‘elderly’ ladies I saw at the London Marathon 2011, who were still going strong at 22 miles, striding out and flying past their counterparts a quarter of their age.
What has been your trick to integrating your training into your already busy schedule? Running with the buggy. Rufus likes to coach me and shouts random inspiring things, or sings. Also running at sunrise, which is easy as I’m woken up at the crack of dawn, or when the babies are sleeping.
What do you tell yourself to beat the wall? If ever you’ve hit it! I hit the wall on my first 18 mile run. It was absolutely horrific and I now fully understand that expression ‘hitting the wall’. I drank a Lucozade, then told myself to man up and get home as quickly as possible for cuddles.
Can you name your top three tracks on your marathon playlist? At the moment – songs to zone out to… and a bit of disco
SBRKT: Trials of the Past
Mount Kimbie : Before I Move Off
Boney M : Sunny
What is your pre run ritual? Breastfeed Hudson who is 6 months. Go for a wee.
What is your marathon top training tip? Take enough money with you on your long runs to buy a drink. Practical but essential!
Can you tell us your goal time? Under 4 hours
Whereabouts do you run? Do you prefer running in or outdoors? Outdoors, I want to feel like I’m getting somewhere and the breath fresh air.
Pre marathon training, how often did you run? Before I was pregnant – about three times a week.
Do you vary your training? Between mileage and speed? I run five times a week. Short runs varying between 3 and 10 miles in the week, to increase my speed. Then a killer run on Sundays…the day of rest. This weekend I have a 20 mile run scheduled.
What has been your most memorable run to date? Since having had my second baby we’ve moved a little further out of London, so I’ve felt a little disconnected from ‘my’ London. So when I did my 18 miler and ran from my home, through Stratford, round my old stomping ground Victoria Park, on to Shadwell and eventually hitting the Thames, and up and down Southbank and the Embankment - I felt exhilarated.
Do you prefer running alone or with a partner? It depends who it is, James (Lucy’s boyfriend) er no! Daddy does dancehall workout running which is kinda off-putting, but I have some friends who run at the same pace as me and have endless amounts of gossip - so are the perfect running partners.
Is Mummy running harder than pre Mummy running? No, running is better now. I have never felt more empowered than I do now. You push a melon outta your lemon and you feel like you can take on pretty much anything!
Did you run during your pregnancies? At the beginning, yes a little. Then my frame of mind flipped into hibernation mode.
How long after giving birth before you're running again? 8 weeks.
If you could give one piece advice to running mummys, what would it be? Just step out of the door and make the time for you. For me, the ultimate thing is being a mummy, but that sense of power you feel from being a strong and fit mummy is next level. As a mum all your time and energy is focused on your bundles, running is about ‘you’ time and freedom.
Lucy doing the Rufus dumbell workout
Lucy is running to raise money for Sussex Beacon, a charity which provides support and care for people living with HIV. You can donate to her fundraising efforts by visiting www.justgiving.com/mummy-running and read more about Lucy’s marathon training on her blog, mummyrunning.wordpress.com
Lucy is also working hard with Mother’s Meeting – a group of dynamic and creative mums who are redefining the role of the modern mother, to make London’s new mums more active. MM – who I have admired from afar for a while now, is holding classes at Nike’s 1948 store for mother’s and baby’s to work their legs, bums and tums. Currently by invitation only, the class is planning on branching out soon, so stay tuned to www.mothers-meeting.com for further information.
Thanks for your admirably honest answers Lucy, and I can’t wait to be there on the sidelines cheering you on.
Lots of luck and RUN LIKE 'ELLE! x
Lucy Brice sets an example. Despite being a full-time mother to two young boys – Rufus 2 ½, and Hudson 6 months, she is finding time to train for her first ever marathon - albeit a year later than planned!
In case you don’t remember, Lucy and I planned to run the London Marathon together last year but a certain bump (who we now lovingly call Hudson) got in the way and scuffled our plans of marathon domination! So, a year on and with her beautiful baby boys spurring her on, Lucy is training hard for next month’s London Marathon.
I caught up with her in between breastfeeds and long runs (she, not me) to ask her about Mummy marathon training…
Lucy with Hudson
Name: Lucy Brice
Age: 31
Home: London
Career: Fashion Brand Manager, Mixmag.
How did you get into running? I got into running after my first child was born. It started as a need for space and to get out the house - free from the burden of babes, buggies and bags. I found it incredibly meditative in the crazy days of being a new mum.
Is this your first marathon? Yup. I’m sure it won’t be my last.
Are you enjoying your training? Which aspects particularly? I love seeing my progress, beating PB’s. Running faster and for longer. I’m also enjoying eating like an athlete!
Who is your marathon inspiration? Paula Radcliff of course, but the ladies I find truly inspiring are the ‘elderly’ ladies I saw at the London Marathon 2011, who were still going strong at 22 miles, striding out and flying past their counterparts a quarter of their age.
What has been your trick to integrating your training into your already busy schedule? Running with the buggy. Rufus likes to coach me and shouts random inspiring things, or sings. Also running at sunrise, which is easy as I’m woken up at the crack of dawn, or when the babies are sleeping.
What do you tell yourself to beat the wall? If ever you’ve hit it! I hit the wall on my first 18 mile run. It was absolutely horrific and I now fully understand that expression ‘hitting the wall’. I drank a Lucozade, then told myself to man up and get home as quickly as possible for cuddles.
Can you name your top three tracks on your marathon playlist? At the moment – songs to zone out to… and a bit of disco
SBRKT: Trials of the Past
Mount Kimbie : Before I Move Off
Boney M : Sunny
What is your pre run ritual? Breastfeed Hudson who is 6 months. Go for a wee.
What is your marathon top training tip? Take enough money with you on your long runs to buy a drink. Practical but essential!
Can you tell us your goal time? Under 4 hours
Whereabouts do you run? Do you prefer running in or outdoors? Outdoors, I want to feel like I’m getting somewhere and the breath fresh air.
Pre marathon training, how often did you run? Before I was pregnant – about three times a week.
Do you vary your training? Between mileage and speed? I run five times a week. Short runs varying between 3 and 10 miles in the week, to increase my speed. Then a killer run on Sundays…the day of rest. This weekend I have a 20 mile run scheduled.
What has been your most memorable run to date? Since having had my second baby we’ve moved a little further out of London, so I’ve felt a little disconnected from ‘my’ London. So when I did my 18 miler and ran from my home, through Stratford, round my old stomping ground Victoria Park, on to Shadwell and eventually hitting the Thames, and up and down Southbank and the Embankment - I felt exhilarated.
Do you prefer running alone or with a partner? It depends who it is, James (Lucy’s boyfriend) er no! Daddy does dancehall workout running which is kinda off-putting, but I have some friends who run at the same pace as me and have endless amounts of gossip - so are the perfect running partners.
Is Mummy running harder than pre Mummy running? No, running is better now. I have never felt more empowered than I do now. You push a melon outta your lemon and you feel like you can take on pretty much anything!
Did you run during your pregnancies? At the beginning, yes a little. Then my frame of mind flipped into hibernation mode.
How long after giving birth before you're running again? 8 weeks.
If you could give one piece advice to running mummys, what would it be? Just step out of the door and make the time for you. For me, the ultimate thing is being a mummy, but that sense of power you feel from being a strong and fit mummy is next level. As a mum all your time and energy is focused on your bundles, running is about ‘you’ time and freedom.
Lucy doing the Rufus dumbell workout
Lucy is running to raise money for Sussex Beacon, a charity which provides support and care for people living with HIV. You can donate to her fundraising efforts by visiting www.justgiving.com/mummy-running and read more about Lucy’s marathon training on her blog, mummyrunning.wordpress.com
Lucy is also working hard with Mother’s Meeting – a group of dynamic and creative mums who are redefining the role of the modern mother, to make London’s new mums more active. MM – who I have admired from afar for a while now, is holding classes at Nike’s 1948 store for mother’s and baby’s to work their legs, bums and tums. Currently by invitation only, the class is planning on branching out soon, so stay tuned to www.mothers-meeting.com for further information.
Thanks for your admirably honest answers Lucy, and I can’t wait to be there on the sidelines cheering you on.
Lots of luck and RUN LIKE 'ELLE! x
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