Today I ran my seventh race. The Durham 5k Race for Life. Like so many of the people I ran with today, my life and that of my family have been touched by cancer. I have seen first hand how, in an incredibly short space of time, this disease can destroy a life. When I … [Read more…]
Parents, have you ever felt that by 9.00am it should already be bedtime? That so much has happened since you were pulled from your sleep that your body clock is way out of sync with the rest of the world? How much would you welcome a moments silence. Well this has been my day so … [Read more…]
How cool is a sandwich? It can be simple or complicated. Hot or cold. Plain or elaborate. It takes no time to make, depending on it’s level of complication. I love a nice sandwich. More so since a sandwich was the cornerstone of my recovery. In amongst the raindrops during my Raindrops to Rainbows story, I was … [Read more…]
Since starting this blog, the word “inspirational” has been used a lot. In a week where I have unintentionally set out on the school run in my slippers; left my house and car keys hanging out of my car door next to my front door; told my baby to p*%s off at 5am (more than … [Read more…]
I’ve been quiet over the last week because I have been on holiday with the Monkeys. Four nights in a mobile Monkey House. Thankfully Mr LMR upgraded our booking to include 20% extra width. Very important when you are planning to spend time in an enclosed space with a pack of raucous monkeys. Holidays are … [Read more…]
Today has been a great day. Race 6 of my 12 5k runs in 2016 and it was a belter. We ran the Alister Brownlee 5k Riverside Run and it was amazing. The last couple of weeks since my last run have been so difficult. The Monkey House has been overwhelmed with illness, and we’ve … [Read more…]
My running journey over the years, has been a mixture of emotions. Overcoming the fact that I would always be limited in my abilities, compared to others, was a huge step forward. Letting go of the frustrations associated with this set me free. I thought I would treat you to some of my running history … [Read more…]
Things need to change. If you have been following “Today in the Monkey House” you will know the monkeys have been poorly. As a result I have been mostly quarantined at home, taking temperatures and wiping noses. One plus was less running around, giving more time for some straight thoughts. One thought was that, unknown … [Read more…]
I am very excited to share this with you. Today, after a week with poorly monkeys, wet weather and general cooped up behind closed doorseyness (that isn’t a word), I got a full day in my garden. It was a real treat, as I often look at my garden, weeds and brambles taking over it, … [Read more…]
Saturday was race day. Again, I cannot believe how far I have come in five months. This race was special and one I was really looking forward to. This was my first team race. Running with my sister in law and three of my lovely siblings. A real mixed bag of abilities between us. As … [Read more…]