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 …
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 all love a good personal best (PB). That feeling of pushing your limits and seeing a new number on the clock is undeniably satisfying. But what if I told you that the true magic of races lies elsewhere, in the experience itself? The Race as a Celebration: Coming down the finish chute of the …
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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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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 …
From Skinny to Strong: Why Comparison Steals My Running Joy (and Maybe Yours Too) Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 »
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 …
