Recently I’ve been recovering from an injury, which has prevented me from running since the middle of December last year. Having an injury can be very annoying, not just for our physical health but also for our mental health. Exercise is a great way to positively boost our mental health and our overall well being….
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Christmas & Fitness
December is a time for eating, drinking and being merry as the festive season draws in. This also means the holiday period is notoriously difficult for our healthy eating habits and exercise regimes. Lets think about Christmas… Many people abandon fitness and workouts during the Christmas period (or even December as a whole). Staying active…
Back to nature
Getting outdoor and into nature is really good for our mental health. The lockdowns and restrictions of this pandemic have just highlighted how good this is for our wellbeing. Head over to the Mind Journal Blog for some great tips on how nature can improve your mental health. Read it here A short extract from…
Exercise Blog: Getting Started
Exercise is great for your mental health, as well as your physical health. Remember: You do not need to be Athletic or a super active person to benefit. I personally love exercise. I love planning my workouts, trying new things and the muscle soreness after a great workout that tells me I’ve worked hard. I…
National Fitness Day
22 September is National Fitness Day in the UK. Exercise is a major passion for me, and is also how I manage my health (both physical and mental). There is a great website with lots of resources and training tips on the official website. Check it here
What Psychological Impact Does A ‘No-Crowds Olympics’ Have On Athletes?
I, like many, have spent quite a lot of time over the last 2 weeks watching the Tokyo Olympics. It’s been great to watch a lot of sports that I only watch every 4 (in this case, 5) years. It’s such a shame that there is very little support for the athletes in the arenas…
Doggy dependency: how to break post-lockdown separation anxiety
Got yourself a pet during the pandemic? The Guardian have a very interesting article that you may find interesting: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jul/18/doggy-dependency-how-to-break-post-lockdown-separation-anxiety-louise-glazebrook
My IDONTMIND Mental Health Run
I am back after my caravan holiday in North Yorkshire. During my stay I completed my 10K Mental Health Run. I will talk about how it went below, but I’d first like to share the video I produced about my mental health run. Share this journey with me, see the scenery and here why conversations…
Blog: We ALL have mental health
I am taking a long weekend, and will also be on holiday from tomorrow morning too. Its been a very busy week, after a full day delivering training yesterday my voice is struggling this morning. Definitely ready for some me time! Over the weekend I will be doing my IDONTMIND Mental Health run. I’ve been…
Get Active Month: One Step Closer
I have continued my preparation for my mental health run over the weekend. On Saturday I did a 10K run around my village, the time was a bit slower than my average, but the run wasn’t about the timing. This was about getting in the distance I will be doing for the event. For the…
Better Days Wellbeing 