If you're a runner you'll already know this, but running isn't just about physical resilience it's about mental resilience too. Sometimes you can feel fine physically but mentally the battle is real. Your legs might feel fine but you're on the struggle bus and it can be hard to get off. It might be just… Continue reading Running and mental resilience
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How running is showing me, step by step, that I’m stronger physically and mentally than I thought I was
I don't know about you but the last year has been a rollercoaster of emotions. Sometimes I've felt like I can cope and other times I've really struggled. Balancing home and work and child care in a way we've ever had to before has caused a lot of emotional challenges. As a family we're very… Continue reading How running is showing me, step by step, that I’m stronger physically and mentally than I thought I was
Virtual Race To The Stones – Days 6 and 7
Day 6 Day 6 was all about the Nanna nap as the tiredness caught up with me. I'd already made the decision to complete on Sunday with my friend so took the opportunity to have a rest day as I only had 9k left to run. My legs were a bit stiff but nothing of… Continue reading Virtual Race To The Stones – Days 6 and 7
Virtual Race To The Stones – Day 5
The end is in touching distance now. I could have run twice today and finished but you know what I'd rather run a socially distanced run with my friend on Sunday. If I'd have finished on my own this evening I worry it may have felt like an anti climax. Much better to run and… Continue reading Virtual Race To The Stones – Day 5
The Running Mumma 