Forget chasing unicorns – motivation is even harder to catch. Sure, it might dance like a sugarplum fairy around New Year’s resolutions, but let’s be real, that buzz fades faster than a free gym membership offer in March. So, instead of waiting for motivation to grace us with its fickle presence, let’s unveil the real […]
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Every year for the last few years, I’ve created a list of things that I have wanted to achieve for the year. In the past, they were particular things. These are just some of the things I’ve listed. This year I guess you could say I’m creating more of a bucket list of Fitness, Adventures,
The sun peeks through the leaves, dappling the familiar path ahead. Ten years, countless kilometres, and many worn-down shoes later, it still amazes me how these feet carry me where my heart wants to go. My journey with running started with a spark – a tiny flame of competition that flickered with each passing finisher.
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Alright, friends, let’s talk progress. Specifically, the kind that doesn’t come wrapped in a shiny trophy or announced by a cheering stadium crowd. I’m talking about the progress that unfolds like a wilted leaf unfurling in the sun – slow, subtle, and undeniably satisfying. Because, let’s be real, my post-holiday attempt at “reviving my inner
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Interval runs help you get faster, but tempo runs train your body to handle faster speeds for longer, pushing your lactate threshold and making your race pace easier. Tempo runs are not an all-out sprint. The beauty of the tempo run is whether you’re training for a 5K or a marathon, tempo runs can be adapted to
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As the dust settles on 2023, a year filled with unexpected twists and turns, I find myself drawn to a single, powerful word for 2024: Navigate. It’s not just a word; it’s a map, a compass, a whispered promise of growth amidst the swirling currents of life. Life isn’t a placid lake, it’s a wild
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Every day for the entirety of 2023, I curated a playlist, of all the songs that I rediscovered, found or just plainly loved. Since 2012 I have created a playlist of all the songs that I have loved running to. Over the years the playlists have morphed into something else, and now they are a
In 2022 I set an ambitious reading goal of 100 books. I was fooling myself if I thought I could pull out another 100 books for the year. Instead, I settled for 52 books, which equates to a book a week, which is completely doable. Books Read or Listened to in 2023 A = AudiobookB
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My 2023 intention word for the year was “home”—a beacon of comfort and stability amidst the ever-shifting tides of life. I envisioned a year completing the build of not just our new house, but a haven of warmth and connection. Little did I know the universe had other plans, far grander and more transformative than
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With December nearing its end, it’s time to check in on my 23 in 2023 goals. To see the original list in its entirety, please check it out here 23 in 2023. Well, what can I say, this build has taken way longer than I thought, and anyone who asked “Are you in the house
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