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…]
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…]
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…]