A huge thank you to all of the bloggers who entered The Activity People Blogger Awards 2017, it has been both a pleasure and honour to read about all of your lives, journeys and adventures. Congratulations to all of our winners and finalists…
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Top Family Blog
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Top Adventure, Outdoor Blog
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Top Sports, Fitness Blog
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Top Lifestyle Blog
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*NEW* Top Inspirational Blog – Due to the overwhelming amount of inspirational bloggers who entered we created a new category in partnership with our new brand Geronigo to celebrate the bold, the brave and the inspirational.
Voting has closed and the results are now in.…
Top Family Blog
#1 – The Outdoor Dad
Congratulations to our winner Oli at The Outdoor Dad… The Outdoor Dad also featured in our Top 10 Outdoor/Adventure and Inspirational blogs! Oli is the ultimate #dadgoals sharing his adventures with his partner Gemma and their boy Sonny! From canoeing to camping Oli is sure to inspire any parent to make the most of family life.
‘I’m Oli, a first-time dad enjoying the biggest adventure of my life, and the smiley little dude in my arms is my boy Sonny. I can’t even begin to tell you how much of a legend he is, and this blog is all about the outdoor adventures we’re having together.
I was lucky enough to grow up in the green (and wet, and windy, and cold) hills of the southern Pennines with parents who let me roam wherever I wanted. From a young age I was obsessed by the outdoors, but it’s only since becoming an adult with a 9am-5pm job that I’ve really begun to appreciate what it means to me.’
Follow The Outdoor Dad on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/outdoordaduk/
https://twitter.com/the_outdoordad
https://www.instagram.com/the_outdoordad/
#2 – Otis and Us
#3 – Ethan & Evelyn
#4 – Side Street Style
#5 – All about U
#6 – Working Daddy
#7 – Juggling on Rollerskates
http://jugglingonrollerskates.com/
#8 – A Mum Track Mind
#9 – A Life Of Lovely
#10 – Yummy Mummy’s Blog
http://www.yummymummysblog.com/
Top Adventure/Outdoor Blog
#1 – The Adventures of Kate
Congratulations to our winner Kate at The Adventures of Kate… The Adventures of Kate also featured in our Top 10 Lifestyle blogs! We can all take inspiration from Kate, she is fearless, brave and isn’t afraid of a challenge. At Activity HQ we’re really looking forward to helping Kate make her way through her bucket list!
‘I started this blog as something to do around work as I love writing, and now I try to spread my love of adventure and the outdoors with everyone I meet! I’m a sucker for a mountain, after a childhood spent playing with skipping ropes on the stairs, climbing the ‘Matterhorn’! If I’m not at work I’m either up a hill, by the sea, in the gym or learning to climb!’
Follow The Adventures of Kate on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/theadventuresofk8
https://twitter.com/kateejamieson
#2 – The Ordinary Adventurer
http://www.theordinaryadventurer.com/
#3 – The Outdoor Dad
#4 – The Armchair Mountaineer
http://armchairmountaineer.com/
#5 – Camping with Style
#6 – Outdoor Chics
#7 – Two Blondes Walking
#8 – Emily Luxton Travels
#9 – Big Man in the woods
http://www.bigmaninthewoods.co.uk/
#10 – This Girl Can’t … but She’ll Try
Top Sports/Fitness Blog
#1 – Helsbels
Congratulations to our winner Helen at Helbels! Helen is a fantastic advocate for women in sport and an active supporter of the ‘This Girl Can’ campaign. Having completed 4 marathons (powered by brightly coloured locks) she is our keep fit motivation!
‘31 year old part peacock, part running blogger based in London & Nottinghamshire. I’m also a tenpin bowler, mum of one, lover of vintage clothing, beer, and cake. So far, I’ve completed three marathons and this blog documents my journey in health and fitness. When I’m not procrastinating an awful lot, I run and blog about running’
Follow Helsbels on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/helsbelsorg
https://www.instagram.com/helsieboo/
#2 – Paddle Pedal Pace
#3 – Miss Wheezy
#4 – Father Fitness
http://www.fatherfitness.co.uk/
#5 – FitBits
#6 – Outdoor Chics
#7 – SuperAdventureHer
http://www.superadventureher.com
#8 – Lois Lavinia
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyrm7GwMiAVAqBQSwDaHpPA
#9 – Fitcake
#10 – Lift Heavy Live Healthy
www.liftheavylivehealthy.co.uk
Top Lifestyle Blog
#1 – All about U
Congratulations to our winner Rebecca at All about U! Rebecca is our lifestyle hero, from summer recipes and life hacks to days out with the kids ‘All about U’ is the ultimate inspirational lifestyle blog featuring plenty of adventures and insta snaps.
‘I graduated with a degree in Exercise Science and Physiology and worked in that sector for 5 years, before leaving it behind to start a family. I still have instructing qualifications like spin and circuit training and one day, I’d love to get back into teaching a few classes here and there. Aside from family and blogging, I work as a copywriter and do some social media management. Life is rather busy!’
Follow All about U on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/AAUBlog
https://www.instagram.com/aaublog/
#2 – Ethan & Evelyn
#3 – Eat Sleep Love Travel
http://www.eatsleeplovetravel.com
#4 – Sug Sean
#5 – Enjoy the Adventure
#6 – Side Street Style
#7 – Alejandra’s Life
#8 – Outdoor Chics
#9 – Working Daddy
#10 – The Adventures of Kate
Top Inspirational Blog in Partnership with Geronigo
#1 – Ali Hemsley
Congratulations to our winner Ali at alihemsley.com! Ali won our inspirational category for being a chronic illness warrior, she uses sport and fitness to help her in living with M.E & Fibromyalgia and although she still needs to pace herself as she puts it ‘I’m living a pretty fab life!’
‘Exercise has become such an important part of my life and I’m so thankful that I’m now able to share my experiences with others. I see exercise as a privilege, not a chore, and I aim to share this view of fitness using my blog and social media. I’m a big believer in balance, so you’ll usually find me drinking cocktails and eating cake one night and at the gym the next but, trust me, I now live life to the full!’
Follow Ali on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/alihemsleyblog
https://twitter.com/AliHemsley
https://www.instagram.com/alihemsley/
#2 – The Outdoor Dad
#3 – Mum on a mission
#4 – Lift Heavy Live Healthy
www.liftheavylivehealthy.co.uk
#5 – Learning Patience
http://www.thehinzadventures.com/
#6 – The Armchair Mountaineer
http://armchairmountaineer.com/
#7 – A Mundane Life
http://www.amundanelife.co.uk/
#8 – Side Street Style
#9 – Dan Rouse – Welsh Naturalist & Explorer
#10 – Ethan & Evelyn
Located just six miles north of Brighton and 40 minutes from London, this awesome tailor-made combat arena is the perfect place to experience the fun of combat archery. This isn’t exactly your standard battle zone though, with giant inflatable bunkers and an epic soundtrack to accompany your assault, you’ll feel like you’re on the set of a Hollywood blockbuster. Let just hope you’ve got the skills to match..
Alan Hill – Uttoxeter, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire Archery
Located right in the heart of central London our Waterloo combat archery venue is the perfect place to experience the rush of this crazy combat sport. With a tailor-made arena to battle it out in, as well as all the latest equipment there’s nowhere better to kit up and battle it out to be the last player standing.
