Throughout my life, my understanding of friendship has been shaped by moments of sudden, painful rupture. Looking back at three distinct periods: I can now see these not just as endings, but as the challenging curriculum that taught me about boundaries, loyalty, and the importance of self-worth. The Learning Journey 1. The Lesson of Perceived […]
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Life is always going to throw you a few curveballs. It’s inevitable. But what if we viewed these challenges as opportunities in disguise? This shift in perspective can unlock a treasure trove of growth and unlock your full potential. Why Challenges Are Your Secret Weapon Challenges will boost your skillset. Any type of challenge is
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A Simple Shift with Big Results We’ve all been there. You try something new, put yourself out there, and then it doesn’t go as planned. The sting of disappointment sets in, and that familiar voice whispers, “You failed.” But what if we reframed that voice? What if, instead of defeat, we saw an opportunity for
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There’s a certain magic to race day. Months of training culminate in that single moment when you toe the starting line, a mix of nerves and excitement coursing through your veins. Back in August 2016, I participated in the Peaks and Trails 26km event in Dunkeld. My goal? Crush that sub-3-hour mark. As the race
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Why the Journey Matters More Than the PB Not that long ago I wrote about why races are about the journey, not the destination. Yet, when I first started my running journey, I became obsessed with pace, times, and that ever-elusive personal best (PB). It would be years of running and dipping my toe in
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We all know the importance of asking questions. It’s a cornerstone of learning and growth. At some point in your life, you will be asking the question of Why? Now while the Why question is important in revealing your fundamental truth, there is one question that often gets overlooked. How, can I do that? This
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We’ve all been there. You meticulously plan your week, every workout session carefully scheduled, only to have life throw a curveball. Maybe it’s a work emergency, a sudden illness, or in my case this week, a gym unexpectedly closed for renovations. This morning, despite finishing a late shift the previous day, I dragged myself out
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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.
Ten Years and Two Feet: A Love Letter to My Running Feet Read More »
It was a long run day. On the cards was a 16km long run including intervals. The wind was howling, it was cold, and I really didn’t want to. A common theme in winter, but today I wasn’t feeling the love. Combined with a stressful work week, getting over a cold, and just general life,
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My first overseas adventure was to America for Camp Counsellors USA. (There is also another company called Camp America, that does the same sort of thing.) University was wrapping up and I was applying for jobs and couldn’t find anything in my field (photography, it was and still is very hard to be in that
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