One of the things I never truly appreciated before I became a parent was the need to find solidarity with other parents. From those first tentative, sleep deprived steps into the baby groups, to the first time you hold a little hand into the school yard. The importance of making new connections with those around … [Read more…]
“Slow down. Do what you’re told” said the physio. “Otherwise I will have no choice but to immobilise you.” These were his words last week after another appointment where I mostly confessed to having overdone it on the sprained foot. Again. He gets it. He really does, having three grown up monkeys of his own. … [Read more…]
Social media isn’t my friend at the minute. I cringe every time Saturday comes around these days. Why? Parkrun, that’s why. I love Parkrun, it’s amazing. I support it 100%. But right now, whilst injured, I can’t bear the thought of it. All those happy people running 5k and setting themselves up for a happy … [Read more…]