This guidance from Public Health England was published today (23rd January 2020), but it’s nothing new. Many people know that they should move more, but it can be hard to get started. This magical ‘moving more‘ doesn’t mean you have to go to Zumba three times a week or train for a marathon. Start with…
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I just read a social media post from one of my athletes, “Sadly, I can’t go to xxx because I have a 12 mile run to do.” Just reminding everyone that very few of us have to run 12 miles; if there’s something you’d rather do than train, do that! That said, there are consequences…
Read MoreJust do it
I’m a great procrastinator and so a phenomenal planner. I have to be, or a new shiny thing will distract me. Today, I thought that other people/things were going to get in the way of training, that I’d find other things to do. Then I remembered what I say to myself when I’m making self-excuses:…
Read MoreGuilty feelings
My excellent friend and colleague Joanna (see her fabulous work) once reminded me that I can do anything, not everything. I’m struggling to fit in my running training at the moment. I’m doing the bits I consider hard (speed work, hills etc.), but there’s been no sensible time to do my long runs for the…
Read MoreIt’s always a choice
Anyone who ever speaks with me about anything will know that this is one of my catchphrases. As I sit here, with a gale blowing outside and rain on the way, I’m thinking about today’s training session. If I don’t do it: what will I gain? If I do do it: what will I lose?…
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