Climbing back out of the rut
We all get in a rut sometimes. But don’t worry, you might already have all the answers you need to get back to where you want to be.
well-being
Running for my mental health
I don’t think I ever realised how my mental health was being sustained by my running until last year. Getting injured in January 2017 turned my life upside down. What I hadn’t expected however was my life to crumble as a result. It turned out that the short twenty minute miles I was squeezing in … [Read more…]
The importance of pacing yourself
Feel like you’re working hard but going nowhere? Maybe it is time to stop, take stock and learn to pace yourself.
Come on brain what are you playing at?
I’m sat here at my kitchen table trying to find words to write for you today. I would love to be posting some pictures on social media of me smashing my goals and being a #winner but today my brain just isn’t playing. Seriously what is this all about? I know what I need to … [Read more…]
Running away from life
When life gets on top of you sometimes you just have to run away from home.
Turning disappointment into determination
Let’s talk disappointment. When you are pushing to achieve your goals and working really hard, there is nothing worse than feeling like you are getting nowhere. Not to mention how demoralising it can be when you have made your goals and plans public and you seemingly have nothing to show for it. Oh the shame. … [Read more…]
It’s time to keep getting stronger
Almost exactly one year ago myself and Mr LMR went away for a night away from the monkeys. Tonight we are doing it again. A lot has happened in that year and the contrast is amazing. However reflecting on what was at times a pretty miserable 2017 has shown me how much stronger I am … [Read more…]
Food for thought
Just because it looks easy on instagram it really isn’t. Especially not when the monkeys are about.
5 hurdles that undermine your willpower
Willpower dwindling? The weather, injury or a nasty virus holding you back? All is not lost. You can still keep chasing your 2018 goals by continuing to be SMART.