I swear by ENDUROX as a recovery drink, so I was pretty excited when they agreed to be one of my sponsors.  I use ENDUROX after every one of my intense workouts or long workouts as I find its unique blend of carbohydrate, natural protein, vitamins and minerals speed up my recovery so I can train hard again the next day.  Additionally, I drink ENDUROX when I fly to help my muscles maintain their elasticity so I can perform better at races and I don't take so long to recover after travel.  I also use their ACCELERADE Sports Drink to compliment water for any of my workouts lasting more than an hour or very intense sessions where I need additional fuel.  ACCELERADE provides much needed carbohydrates for fuel with the added benefit of natural protein to help my muscles recover during training.

I have been a strong believer in stretching and yoga to help recovery, improve flexibility and help avoid injuries however I had started stuffing from constant tightness in my left leg and glut.  This was not stopping me train but I felt I had lost power in this leg and I couldn't seem to clear the problem. I was recommended MASSAGE BALL which is a ball, roller and block, used to help improve elasticity in your muscles.  I was amazed when Cassidy from Massage Ball showed me how to use the ball and roller - it was as if I had suddenly lost 2kg in 5minutes and I felt like I was floating along as I ran away from the massage table.  I had two friends with me, one ultra-runner and one Ironman athlete who had also experienced some niggling injuries so they gave the ball and test run and now don't travel anywhere without it!  I find MASSAGE BALL easy to in-corporate into my training day as it only takes 20-30minutes and can be done while catching up with friends/family or watching some TV.  I find the most beneficial times are before and after training, before bed and during/in-between flights to help the muscles hydrate and recover from flying quicker.

RUDY PROJECT have always had great glasses although to start with didn't really cater for women athletes with smaller faces however this has really changed with their new range.  I was amazed at how many glasses in different shapes and sizes they have on offer from high performance sports to top end fashion.  I have always been really comfortable training and racing in their glasses and found they don't steam up like some other brands in the humidity I experience in Asia.  It is also great to work with brand that can also offer glasses which are cool and stylish for other occasions - sometimes it is nice to dress up and not look like you are about to start a workout!

Thanks again to all my sponsors - I couldn't do it without you.