Olympic Athlete. Speaker. Coach. Woman of Faith.
On Friday I had the honour of being part of a panel discussing the impact of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on communities across Britain. Before I give a short overview of the conversation, I want to ask you a few questions… What are your thoughts on the socio-cultural impact of the Olympic Games? How… Continue reading Creating Our Future: Olympic Legacy Debate
I'm struggling to find time to blog regularly, but I want to recommit to this blogging game! So here's my new strategy...
There's more than enough time. Those who feel as though there's not enough time, live as though there's not enough time - rushed, frazzled, panicked, anxious, in a feeling of lack - like the rabbit in Alice in Wonderland. I'm guilty of this stress-inducing lifestyle choice from time to time. But I'm so thankful that… Continue reading There’s not enough time!
On the day this photo was taken - August 30th - I had just left my physio's office (Chris Bramah at Athlete Matters/Worsley Physio). As you can see, I had a smile on my face. Why? Because each and every time I leave his office, I share my progress with him and then receive an updated achilles… Continue reading Achilles Tendon Recovery Update: Weeks 12-18
Here are a selection of some of my favourite stretches pre, post and between exercising sessions. I've basically used this post to share a few stretching pictures and tips. I hope you don't mind! Below: This is my numéro uno. All these stretches will be held for about 30-40 seconds, unless otherwise stated. And then… Continue reading Stretching in the sun
As I wrote that title, a multitude of other similar questions flitted into my brain. To save you a few minutes of worry, the answer to them all is "no". Asthma does not count you out - neither from competitive, high-level sport nor lower-level, amateur, just-for-fun-and-fitness sport. Neither does having one leg, one arm or… Continue reading Does asthma count you out?
I visited Chester with my three younger sisters last Sunday (a week today) and we enjoyed such an incredible adventure together. I love days like these where positive, loving memories are made and at very little financial cost too (bonus!). The journey was probably just less than a 100-mile round trip and the activities' prices… Continue reading 5 Fun Things to do in Chester
Tell somebody you’re proud of them today. “I’m so proud of you”. This is such a powerful sentence. Who are you proud of? What have they done to make you proud? Do you know anybody who is going through the hardest battles and still surviving? Tell them you’re proud of their ability to show up… Continue reading Being proud is a good thing
As an educator and an intrinsically competitive, type A personality, I get more annoyed when children and adults give up too soon or refuse to try at all than if they try and get the answer wrong, or try and lose. You don't try. Why? Because you're afraid. So giving in to fear and sitting… Continue reading Try a little, live a lot!
Long ago, Aristotle identified two key factors determining the positive psychology of happiness. These are: [1] fulfillment and [2] contentment. I think he’s hit the nail on the head there. I mean, he was a pretty wise guy wasn't he?! Living Fulfilled Yesterday I felt fulfillment volunteering at my local athletics club, Oldham and Royton Harriers.… Continue reading Two Ingredients for a Happy Life
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