Don’t Underestimate Yourself
My fastest 5km in two and a half years—and my daughter’s sub-25-minute triumph—showed why you shouldn’t underestimate yourself and why shared goals matter.
The Journey
The Numbers Behind the Comeback
Numbers give me something tangible to interact with. Whether weight, heart rate, pace or power moves in the direction I expect or not, the data tells me what is working, what isn’t, and what to question next.
164% — And Starting to Believe This Might Actually Work
Four alcohol-free weeks, a cautious return to running, solo gym sessions and a 24-mile bike ride are starting to feel less like isolated wins and more like a new routine—with confidence and mental space growing alongside them.
Same Work. Lower Heart Rate. Proof That Something Is Changing.
There are plenty of ways to convince yourself that training is working. The scales can move. Clothes can fit differently. A weight that once felt heavy suddenly feels manageable. You can look in a mirror and wonder whether the person…
When the Problem Becomes Eating Enough
A few days ago I wrote about barriers. For me, the biggest barrier to exercise has often been mental rather than physical. Getting through the door of the gym, getting into a busy swimming lane, or being willing to run…
The Hardest Barrier Isn’t Physical
Sometimes the biggest barrier to getting fitter isn’t physical — it’s the one in your head. Over the last few days I’ve trained in busy gyms, shared a crowded swimming lane and even run surrounded by athletes. Nobody cared what I was doing, and eventually neither did I. I’m learning that exercise doesn’t just build physical fitness; every session builds confidence, resilience and the mental strength to keep showing up.
To GLP-1 or Not GLP-1?
GLP-1 weight-loss medication is changing the way many people approach weight loss, but it still comes with plenty of stigma. I considered it myself, but ultimately chose a different route. This isn’t about the “right” or “wrong” way to lose weight—it’s about finding the approach that works for you and, hopefully, building something that lasts.
Building a Solid Foundation for Lasting Success
Well, it’s been a little while since my previous update — two weeks, in fact — and quite a lot has happened. I started this blog to document my attempt to shift my spark: to move some of the energy…
Small Steps, Long Journey
Over the last few days I’ve found myself thinking less about the finish line and more about the next step. When you’re trying to make a significant change to your health, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the scale of…
The start line matters more than the stop watch
It’s been a little while since I’ve written anything here. Life has a habit of doing that. You can be riding a wave of momentum, building healthy routines and making steady progress, only for something unexpected to come along and…