The highs and lows of running 50km in Maderia. I say highs and lows in the very literal sense as the actual run itself was a massive high and very fun experience. The doubts about the run were all pre start.It was wet, very wet. Authorised weather warning wet. Which delayed the start by 2 …
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Why do I run?
There are numerous reasons and they have changed over time. It started as something fun to as a kid.Then it became an easy way to maintain cardio and fitness to allow me to do other sports. I say easy in the sense I just needed some trainers and to head outside. Then it became useful …
Anxiety and exercise
I need exercise to function, it allows me to switch off the negative thoughts and focus on the present. My anxiety is mainly driven around the “what if” and the details of any event. I struggle to see the big, wonderful picture and positive moments. Instead I struggle with the details and the fear of …
Good or bad, hard to tell
So I witnessed a great tragedy. Whilst doing something I loved, I saw someone die. At the time it was awful and consumed my thoughts, putting me off the sport.Is the reward worth the risk? For a long time after it shook me, images of that day still flash into my mind, certain triggers make …
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