A Quieter Way to Start the New Year (That Actually Lasts)
Every December, the volume goes up. Suddenly, everything is about reinvention. New habits. New bodies. New identities. For many people, that energy feels exciting at first. Hopeful, even. But if you’ve been around this loop a few times, you know how the story often ends. A few strong weeks. Then fatigue. Then guilt. Then silence. […]
Celebrate The Wins That Truly Matter
There are moments in a health journey that feel like turning points. Sometimes they come with fireworks and triumph. Other times, they come quietly — like standing on a set of scales in your GP’s office and feeling your stomach drop. That happened to me recently. Fully clothed, the number read 160kg. Higher than I […]
Move Your Body, Change Your Life
The transformation you don’t see coming Most people start walking or running because they want to get fitter, lose some weight, or feel healthier. Those benefits are real — and they’re brilliant — but they’re only the beginning. The real magic of moving your body happens in your mind, your habits, your confidence, and even […]
Your Simple Guide to Run Types
If you’re new to running, getting back into it, or simply trying to understand what people mean when they say “tempo run” or “fartlek,” you might feel a bit overwhelmed. And that’s completely normal. Most run types sound far more complicated than they are. In fact, many of them can be adapted to walking, run-walk […]
Running For The Rest of Us
If you’ve spent any time online lately, you’ve probably seen the rise of the “hardcore” approach to running and fitness. The shouting. The suffering. The no-excuses grind. The Goggins-style posts that leave ordinary people wondering, “Is that what running has to be?” And let’s be honest… for many of us, it’s overwhelming. Most beginners. Most […]
Permission To Begin Again
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re thinking about returning to running after a break. Maybe a long one. Maybe longer than you wanted. And maybe a part of you is wondering if you’ve left it too late, lost too much fitness, or somehow “failed” by stepping away. Let’s put that story down […]
The Quiet Fire of Becoming
There’s a quiet kind of courage that doesn’t always look like confidence. It’s the courage to start again when nobody’s watching. To tie your shoes, step outside, and whisper to yourself, “Let’s just see how it feels today.” That’s where the quiet fire of becoming begins. Running — or walking — has a way of […]
You Don’t Have to Feel Ready
If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to run, but I could never do that,” this is for you. Because most of us didn’t start confident. We started scared, unfit, or unsure — but curious about what might happen if we tried. The truth is, you don’t need to be ready to start running. You just need to […]
Why Belonging Still Matters
I’ll never forget the day I crossed the finish line of my first marathon. Months of training, doubts, and determination all came down to that one moment — the relief, the pride, the quiet disbelief that I’d actually done it. It was, in every sense, a life-changing experience. But I did NOT expect what came […]
You Deserve Your Own Time
How often have you said, “I just don’t have time”? For many of us, that phrase hides something deeper — a belief that our own needs come last. We give our energy to work, family, and responsibilities until there’s nothing left for ourselves. And when we finally consider doing something just for us, the guilt […]
How to Overcome the Fear of Running in Public (and Finally Feel Confident Outdoors)
For many people, the hardest part of running isn’t the running itself—it’s stepping outside the front door. That moment when you pull on your trainers, open the door, and suddenly feel that wave of panic. What if people stare? What if they laugh? What if I look ridiculous? If you’ve ever felt that way, you’re not […]
Why Every Runner Belongs
There’s something magical about a race or a community run. People of all shapes, sizes, and paces gather with one shared goal — to move forward, together. Some take off like gazelles, others settle into a steady rhythm, and some begin with a mix of nerves and quiet determination at the back. From the outside, […]