Calendar girl Gabby juggles her busy life

It demonstrates an impressive level of organisation, but the TV

and radio presenter believes such meticulous attention to detail is essential if she is to juggle a busy career and family life with husband Kenny, a former Scottish rugby international, and their lively five-year-old twins Reuben and Lois.

"We both have hectic working lives, and there are the twins' routines and activities to keep track of as well, so I find the best way to cope is by being ultra-organised.

"I can almost tell you exactly what will be happening in three months' time to me, Kenny or the children!" says Gabby, who's backing BT's new Get IT Together campaign – aimed at making it easier for friends and family to get online.

The former gymnast, who represented Wales in the 1990 Commonwealth Games, believes her childhood was a useful preparation for her life today.

"When I was growing up, I was training to a high level and also having to keep up with my school work, so I grew up having to prioritise and meet deadlines: It's second nature to me!"

She says her lunchtime show on BBC Radio 5 Live, which she's been presenting since the beginning of this year, is "ideally situated" because she can drop Reuben and Lois off at school and then pick them up in time to manage homework, after-school clubs and kit washing.

"Kenny and I are determined to enjoy every minute of Reuben and Lois growing up because we realise that the time will fly by."

Gabby is the daughter of former Welsh international footballer Terry Yorath and sport was her passion from an early age. However, her competitive career was cut short when she developed sciatica at 17.

"It was pretty debilitating and also was psychologically painful, as I knew it was the end of my gymnastics career. It took six months of physio to sort it out."

Gabby believes staying fit is key to being able to cope well with life's challenges and she has a personal trainer and works out for at least two hours twice a week – doing a combination of cardio exercises and yoga.

"If I have time, I train more," she says. "But it depends on the pressure of work. I'm conscientious about it because just before I met Kenny I'd allowed the weight to creep on. I was single and had got into the habit of eating the wrong foods and having meals late at night.

"I didn't feel comfortable in myself and it affected my energy levels. Once I'd got back into shape, I vowed not to let that happen again." However, she does admit to allowing herself the odd treat, such as a hot pudding.

The couple encourage their children to take part in sport and at weekends enjoy family bike rides.

When she was 22, her younger brother, Daniel, 15, died from a heart condition, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

"The death of my brother undoubtedly changed my perspective on life," she says.

"I find I probably don't get as bothered about the little irritations of life as much as some people. And I think it's probably made me more spiritual and more philosophical."

For the past 14 years, she's had an acupuncture treatment once a week, which she believes has helped keep her body in balance.

She believes in the health benefits of drinking plenty of water, getting a good night's sleep "now the children are older that's easier" and takes a combination of multi-vitamins, zinc, Vitamin C and vitamin E.

Gabby says she rarely suffers a 'down' day. "That's partly because I realise how lucky I am that I and our family are happy and healthy."

"Also, I think I'm so busy with two young children that I don't have time to dwell on things. I have such a supportive husband - we seem to have a good balance in our personalities and can boost each other if needs be and we have a great family and friends.

"It's important to be consistent in how you behave, to be fair to people and treat others as you'd like to be treated."

BROADCASTER'S SPORTING CV

Gabby Logan was born in Leeds. She studied law at Durham University after she was forced to retire from gymnastics due to illness.

After leaving university, she began a media career – initially in radio and then joining Sky Sports.

After nine years working for ITV, covering a World Cup and presenting Champions League football, she moved to the BBC in 2006 and has presented Inside Sport, among other things.

Gabby Logan is supporting BT's Get IT Together campaign, visit www.bt.com/getittogether

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