Category: Challenges

Challenges and Competition

I can be a competitive sort of person. As someone who has was always good at athletics and running, now that I've started up again I find there are times when I see something - a time, a distance, a pace - of some one else's and make it a mission to beat it, equal … Continue reading Challenges and Competition

Even when you think you can’t…you can!

I'm right in the middle of my long days away from home. I've been busy, but the nature of this beast means it comes in waves. An all or nothing kind of thing. I get home.  I'm tired and hungry but still need to organise my next day, round-up from today and make sure I … Continue reading Even when you think you can’t…you can!

Exercise that is not running (getting started)

There is one door in my house that is nearly half covered in A4 paper with several body part workouts. Arms, legs, abs, the LBD workout, a full body challenge.. you name it I've printed it out and it's up there ready for me to do something about it. I know that running (and diet) alone … Continue reading Exercise that is not running (getting started)

(bad) Food! and exercise

I have a really good appetite.  I love food. Good food, Bad food.  Pretty much all food. I'm not overly fussy when it comes to eating. Give me a super sized steak and I'll demolish it in no time. Complete with lashings of hot mustard.  I like desserts, but it's not a sweet tooth I … Continue reading (bad) Food! and exercise