Category Archives: motivation

August

Posted on September 11, 2017 by seallikeactivity

I’m feeling that tension. The way you feel when someone says that one thing that you know isn’t true, but it seems to be common belief: ‘Nothing much happens in August. Most people are on holiday or taking time off.’ … Continue reading →

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3000 miles: May

Posted on June 4, 2017 by seallikeactivity

I’ve set myself the target to run, walk or cycle 3000 miles in 2017. 3000 miles is roughly the distance from London to sub-Saharan Africa. I’m doing this to raise awareness and funds for Cricket without Boundaries. If you enjoy … Continue reading →

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3000 miles: The first quarter

Posted on May 3, 2017 by seallikeactivity

I was in denial. If I didn’t tell anyone, it wouldn’t matter. But I started recording my miles anyway, you know – just to see. That was enough, that was my commitment. I am supporting Cricket Without Boundaries this year, … Continue reading →

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3000 miles: The Fox

Posted on May 2, 2017 by seallikeactivity

In truth, I’d been wanting to test the waters with a running distance longer than a marathon for some time. So when a race was launched that started and finished in my home town, I felt it was a sign.  … Continue reading →

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Endure 24

Posted on July 5, 2014 by seallikeactivity

I don’t think this is my usual type of post (if there is such a thing) but as I’m big supporter of adventuring close to home, then this definitely fits the bill…   Training as a sports massage therapist I … Continue reading →

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Going the long way round

Posted on June 16, 2014 by seallikeactivity

I have some of my jewellery in an exhibition as part of the Surrey Artists Open Studios [it’s amazing how much creativity goes on that you’d never know about].  As it was my turn to steward in the studio, I thought … Continue reading →

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Functional fitness

Posted on January 4, 2014 by seallikeactivity

I was a member of a gym for a period of time when I lived in a busy city and knew that the location wouldn’t inspire me to go out running.  I think another reason was that I’d never been … Continue reading →

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Advent: the power of the countdown

Posted on December 2, 2013 by seallikeactivity

For me, and I’m sure lots of others, advent marks the start of Christmas. Not the commercial “book your party now” or  “order now for xmas delivery” that seems to start in August, but a period of reflection to consider … Continue reading →

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Stretching – friend or foe?

Posted on November 26, 2013 by seallikeactivity

Stretching, or in all accuracy, flexibility, has been my nemesis for a long time.  Ever since I realised I was no good at it.  Mainly this is demonstrated by my inability to touch my toes. I always figured that this … Continue reading →

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Ready for anything

Posted on January 27, 2013 by seallikeactivity

“Why am I here?” is a question a lot of people were asking.  Not so much in the philosophical sense, but more in a practical sense.  It was not long after 8am on a January morning.  There was still snow … Continue reading →

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