Category: Newsletter
The Occasional Triumph
But when those victories do come, oh, how sweet they are…
Enjoying Where I Am
Do you think it’s always important to chase something?
It’s Not The Grand Gestures
I recently attended a talk by Mark Sham titled Happiness Isn’t What You Think. During the presentation, he guided us through an exercise on gratitude: I feel incredibly fortunate to have many people in my life to be grateful for, but for this exercise, the first person who came to mind was my husband. Reflecting […]
Don’t stop until you’re proud
What does it mean to you to not stop until you’re proud?
Reflecting on my 2024 marathon training
In less than a week I’ll be lining up for the 2024 Cape Town Marathon. Less than a week… It’s hard to believe that by this time next week, the marathon I’ve dedicated so much to will already be behind me. The thought that I won’t run it next year makes me sad. (I’ve decided […]
Blackmailing My Processes
How often have you found yourself quitting, not on your terms, but out of frustration, emotional overwhelm or impatience?
The Power of Feeling Welcome
Can you recall the last time you truly felt welcome and at ease? How did it impact you?
In the Thick of Things
Currently, I find myself deep in the trenches of marathon training, experiencing a touch of deja vu. At this point, the excitement of signing up has long faded, and the reality of the hard work that the challenge demands is all too real. It’s hard not to ask myself: “Why did I sign up for […]
How close can I get?
This year, I made a mindset shift that profoundly impacted my running and life. Working with a coach comes with the benefit of having structured workouts, each with specific pace goals. Sometimes, these goals apply to the entire run; other times, my workouts are broken down into segments, each with its own target pace. Last […]