I spent last week in Belfast, Northern Ireland. But one of the trip highlights actually took us a few hours' drive out of Belfast to Cuilcagh, Ireland. So, I guess I can add this to my travel diaries, right? Read on for a funny rundown of events on the the 15km, 3.5 hour mountain trail walk.
3 Travel Tips to Increase Your Hand Luggage Allowance + Travel Essentials!
UK lockdown rules are loosening, airports are open and holiday travel abroad is now allowed! It's been a while so read on for travel tips on what to pack and how to get the most out of your ever-limited cabin bag allowance from a frequent flyer.
Tuesday Thoughts #1 – How to beat frustration & fatigue!
It takes me TWO HOURS to drive to training. I currently take this journey twice a week, so that’s a total of EIGHT HOURS of travel within the space of three days. I dread the journey every single time. But I still do it. Why? The destination is worth it! The value that I experience... Continue Reading →
Emotional Cathartic Release in 5 Minutes
So yesterday I got over a three-day hump in five minutes. The relief and restoration was so unreal, that I wanted to share in case you’re also in a slump that you’re struggling to get out of. Record, Write or Draw Your Feelings Share your heart – on screen or not. Record yourself. You can... Continue Reading →
4 years on from Achilles Tendon Rupture – My Recovery Lessons for Lockdown
Hey guys, at the weekend Instagram reminded me that I ruptured my Achilles four years ago. (Thanks, Insta...) Anyway, that got me thinking, along with other questions that I received following sharing the post - how did I recover so well? What got me through the other side? How am I doing now? So here's... Continue Reading →
No Olympics, No Euros, No Season?
There is always hope. That's the spiel I'm constantly spouting, anyway. But what happens when another major event is pulled from the competition calendar? What happens when another 'big' one bites the dust? Argh! Tbh, I was frustrated for a brief moment, gutted and then I moved on. Again, it was like...I expected it. How... Continue Reading →
Lacking Motivation?
If you're finding it as hard as I am to stay motivated to be your best self, check out my 3 top tips for boosting motivation in these frustrating times!
Spring Up New Life
The reality of Spring can bring hope and optimism for new life and fresh wonder in your world, despite the current darkness and chaos all around us.
My Top Two Pasta Dishes of the Week
Ate a couple plates of yummy heavy carbs this week (pasta) to reset my system after periods of binging, under-eating and over-snacking (stupid unconscious stress responses). I think I’m back to normal now...
COVID-19 Coronavirus Impact on an Athlete’s Olympic Games Prep
Because I’ve had quite a few people asking, I thought I’d share what impact COVID-19 Coronavirus has had on my preparation for the 2020 Athletics season and the Tokyo Olympic Games...