Out of all the things I had on my 23 in 2023 list, Fitness had the most with eight things listed. Running will always be my main form of cardiovascular fitness. I love it, it’s good for my heart, endurance and overall fitness. While 2023 saw no running events, I kept a consistent running routine. …
Breaking down my 23 in 2023 list, section by section, this time Adventures. I have had visits to Hanging Rock and Werribee Gorge on my wishlist for a few years, and it saddens me to say that they will be back on the list for 2024. The thing is that the house project just consumed …
There is this 2.7km loop from my in-law’s house that we do quite regularly. I normally walk this with the family, and if I do it on my own, I’m listening to a podcast or audiobook. On this particular day, I decided it was just going to be me. While not feeling 100% I still …
The 400m distance, or quarter mile will be a distance that you will either love or hate. But what if I told you that running the 400m could actually be a more effective way to improve your speed and endurance? I don’t remember the last time I did a 400m specific running workout, so I …
Having just finished my training for Mental Health First Aid, one of the most important tools for recovery is self-care. But what is self-care? Self-care is the practice of taking care of your physical, mental, and emotional health. It’s about making time for yourself to relax, recharge, and do things that you enjoy. Self-care is …
I don’t remember when or how I started walking. Yet everyone uses the analogy of when we learnt to walk, that our parents told us that we fell down and got up countless times. That’s all well and good, but this feedback is coming from someone else. I don’t remember this, yet I know that …
Trail mix, (also known as stroggin) is one of those must-take items when you go hiking, trail running, camping, or simply just want a snack. The great thing about trail mix is that you can add anything to it. Don’t like peanuts, don’t add them. Not into sultana’s, sub it with another dried fruit. I …
Everyone procrastinates. I would be lying if I said that I didn’t. When we want to delay or postpone a task or a set of tasks, we procrastinate. The thing with procrastination is that it can be a major obstacle to success, in both our personal and professional lives. There are many reasons why we …
Looking for a tempo workout that isn’t going to drain all your energy. Then let me introduce you to Laudine. This folklore girlie has got you. What’s great about Laudine, is that you can adjust it to your fitness level. Beginner: Walk the RecoveriesIntermediate/Advanced: Run your tempo at race pace (5k, 10k, 1/2 marathon, choose …
By Michelle McCaw Book 3 in the Synergy Workplace Series, but also a standalone novel Publication Date: April 30, 2023Genre: New Adult, Contemporary Romance, Opposites AttractRating: ⭐⭐⭐½Spice: 🌶️🌶️ I had just finished Imperfect Chemistry and was looking for the next book to read. Which was to be Gretchen Rubin’s Life in Five Sense. While typing in the …
