What Is This Actually Adding?
Taking a break from alcohol has improved my sleep, reduced unnecessary spending and calories, and helped me question an automatic habit.
Category Life
The routines, relationships, work and everyday decisions that shape sustainable progress.
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.
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…
Busy week and productive weekend
Last week didn’t unfold quite how I’d planned. After getting a solid cycle in on Monday, the rest of the week was swallowed up by an overseas work trip. Early starts, long days, and the usual travel constraints meant that…
Racing car, Nürburgring, camping and cycling
There’s something about a weekend that resets more than just your schedule — it resets your perspective. Since my last post on Shift Spark, I’ve leaned fully into the things that make me feel alive: good people, the outdoors, and…
Welcome to Shift-Spark – Let’s Ignite This Journey Together!
I’m thrilled to welcome you to Shift-Spark.com! This is my little corner of the internet where I’ll be sharing my reconditioning journey through virtual cycling, outdoor running, and all the ups and downs that come with getting back into fitness.…