by Ishy Bruce I am of course talking about the Paralympic athletes who have been on our screens this past week. As someone who is generally interested in sport and sports psychology I have been watching with admiration and fascination for these amazing inspiring human beings. What I’m most fascinated about is by the personal …
“I used to be 23 stone and never thought I would be able to do a triathlon” Writer Teena Gates has fought huge battles with her weight and, having teetered on the brink once more, she discovered a saving grace in triathlon. Along with Irish weatherman Deric Hartigan and nine fellow newcomers, she’s competing in …
On 6th February 2010 I was fell running, with a headache which I ignored, while I was a busy mum to India (10) Harvey (8) and Woody (5) and wife to Mark and worked full time. Like most working mum’s my life was extremely hectic. At midday the next day, I was actually misdiagnosed with a stress induced migraine …
Pushing Boundaries – The serious bit “Bonkers”……..”Did you leave your brain somewhere?”………………”You’re going to do what?” ………….”Just googled it……….shoot me now, hideous!!”…….just some of the comments I received when I mentioned what I wanted to do. More often the reaction was a dumbfounded, open-mouthed silence. These are not unfamiliar responses to some of my suggestions …
Cumbria Wellness Event Full Programme Saturday 5th March 9:30am – 9pm Cost £99 Event Details An opportunity to explore all aspects of health and wellness, using innovative local practitioners, with a particular focus on Mindfulness Day Overview We will begin the day with a relaxed introduction to our venue, to each other and to Mindfulness and …
“Let’s get back to you” Martyn Blacklock 2016 Today’s blog is all about how we at World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) are going to help you to work on being the best you can be! I have to say that I am rather proud that I have used my own quote for the title …
Me in the middle, with my husband (Keith) and our youngest. Our daughter Alicia who is a weekly volunteer at parkrun. She says she’d rather go to parkrun than a disco! (Long may that continue). Enjoying a parkrun with some pals. Niamh O’Daly and Colin Doolan. Our first event at Castletown parkrun – 24th October …
Couch2Christmas – We Did It! Published December 14, 2015 | By Teena As I ran towards the 10k finish line, athletes powered past me on all sides. I could feel the whoosh of them thundering through and considered jumping out of the way, but then decided to hold my course in case I caused a collision. …
