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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This isn’t a call to embrace chaos. Nobody wants a houseguest who forgets the concept of “inside voices” or a baker who “wings it” with the fire alarm blaring. But it is about letting go of the pressure to be flawless and instead celebrating our wonderfully messy selves. Let’s face it, folks: striving for perfection
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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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For over ten years, I’ve pounded the pavement, chased that runner’s high, and tackled everything from 5Ks to gruelling 50Ks. It’s been a journey, and one thing’s for sure: my body has transformed. Gone are the days of being “skinny and fast.” Now, I’m “solid but strong.” And let me tell you, it’s easy to
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Why Discipline Trumps Motivation (and is way less sparkly) Raise your hand if you’ve ever fallen victim to the siren song of “New Year, New Me!” sheepishly raises my hand *coughs* and did a whole series on in. At some stage of our lives, we have created vision boards, joined gyms, and made ambitious to-do
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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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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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