Have you ever felt like our lives are being defined by statistics, a balance of probabilities and numerous and restrictive graphs? I first became aware of the crushing effects of a graph as an adolescent. They defined my persuit of the perfect weight, and perfect me, through my twenties. Then, in my thirties, they contributed … [Read more…]
Today is the 1st day of August. We are very much in the thick of the monkey’s summer holidays, and next month I go back to work, after nearly fourteen months at home. With everything going on, I have never been more reminded of the need for self-care. As a mother, at times, when everyone … [Read more…]
It’s day 5 of the summer holidays and it is HOT. Although I am grateful for warm weather, it beats rainy days and soft play hands down, it causes additional monkey stresses. Because they just can’t handle the heat. My house looked as though it was recently burgled Today the monkeys have played with play doh … [Read more…]
This morning BM and I took part in the Tees Barrage Parkrun. I have run here before but this time was different. Local Slimming World groups in association with Cancer Research UK came out in force to take part. A fundraising event for the additional runners or walkers, arranged alongside the local Parkrun volunteers. A … [Read more…]
Today is Middle Monkey’s last day in nursery and our last afternoon together. In September he starts big school. Obviously we will still get time together but not like this. We don’t do much worth shouting about. Always beans on toast for lunch, a trip out or cuddled up on the sofa watching TV, or … [Read more…]
Have you noticed that the world is in a bit of a muddle at the minute? From the craziness in the Monkey House to the madness at the top of politics, we are all looking for answers, guidance and a way forward. Instead of looking to the media, politicians or experts, the answer could be … [Read more…]
After finishing my recent RWRunStreak and having a well earned rest, everything appears to have gone to pot. Some new teeth for BM the fast approaching summer holidays, my imminent return to work, I’ve got a lot on my mind. Despite my need to continue my daily mile, the lack of structure has left me … [Read more…]
The schools are just about to break up for the long summer holidays. In my case 7 whole weeks. All that time to fill with activities. Fights to referee and monkeys to juggle. Excited by the lack of daily school run but apprehensive about the sheer volume of pressure to meet a million and one … [Read more…]
I know I said in yesterday’s post (My Summer Runner’s World Run Streak) that I would carry on running. But today I am resting. I have chosen to listen to my body. My legs are fatigued and my brain is a bit tired. Today the runner’s high was just not worth chasing, because sometimes you … [Read more…]
Today is the 4th of July 2016. The final day of my Summer Runner’s World Run Streak. 36 days of running a minimum of one mile per day. It was a challenge that emerged at a time when I needed to address my sudden lack of “me time” and regular running. I would like to … [Read more…]