Hello All I hope everyone is well. I am currently relaxing in my Manchester hotel room before an early flight in the morning. When it comes to exercise, I always like to have some form of a plan in place for the days ahead to help guide my progression. I guess that’s a skill that…
Tag: goals
Blog: My Marathon Journey
Running has been a big part of my life for many years. I’ve been fortunate enough to run marathons in amazing places such as Paris, New York, Chicago and Berlin. I am not a particularly quick runner but I do it to support my mental health. I was due to run the Barcelona Marathon in…
How To Cope If The Omicron News Has Resurfaced Anxiety, Anger And Despair
Up until a couple of weeks ago, the majority of us had never heard of ‘Omicron’, now it’s all over the news. Personally, I’ve found it quite difficult. Everywhere I look, it’s news about potential further restrictions, tests, booster jabs etc etc. There is a very good article from Huffington Post that covers ‘Things are…
Blog: Solo
I am currently on a sun lounger, basking in the lunchtime sunshine. The pool and view of the Rock of Gibraltar are stunning in the sunshine. Some people would find it hard to cope, but I am here on my own, relaxed and happy. I get asked why I travel alone – I used to…
Blog: Si puedes soñarlo puedes hacerlo
Hello I hope you are well. This blog is being written whilst I am sat on a bench at the end of South Port pier. “Si puedes soñarlo puedes hacerlo” A good friend of mine recently said this to me, he is Spanish. It translates to if you can dream it, you can do it….
Feel your feelings and then move on
A great article from idontmind.com on 6 steps to process your emotions in a healthy way. Check it out: https://idontmind.com/journal/feel-your-feelings-and-then-move-on?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=627e0b01-fae9-44e5-8d73-248340f07da6
5 Runners Share How Medication Plays a Role in Their Mental Health Toolkit
It’s time to break down barriers and reduce the stigma around medication, because you’re not alone. A great article from Runners World: https://www.runnersworld.com/health-injuries/a36394548/runners-removing-the-stigma-around-antidepressants/
Blog: My dream into a reality
Dreams – we all have them. Sometimes they are big, often they can be relatively small. Dreaming is important for our happiness and positivity, but turning this into a reality can seem like a massive barrier. Pursuing a dream can bring true contentment to our lives. I find the easiest way to turn a dream…
Why self-belief is a superpower that can be harnessed
Lockdowns may have eroded people’s swagger, but research suggests there are ways to remedy the situation. A very interesting article from The Guardian that I wanted to share: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jun/05/talk-yourself-up-the-simple-science-behind-boosting-your-self-belief-confidence
Get Active Blog: Moving on up
I took a long weekend last week to give myself a little headspace, but also to give myself an opportunity to drive out and run somewhere different. I am glad I did. I ran around a country park, around a beautiful lake and through the woods. The change of scenery was really refreshing after months…
Better Days Wellbeing 