Mera Peak in 1 Word: Courage

When a friend asked me to choose one word to describe the experience, I realised it wasn’t that simple. Some days during the climb, it would have been lean in. Other days, patience. Sometimes just accept what is But looking back, there’s only one word that really stays with me: courage. The courage to start. […]

Marathon Reflections: Trust yourself!

Suz running in race gear during the Barcelona Marathon, focused and determined on race day.

Completed the Barcelona Marathon in 3:28. My goal was simple: enjoy it…though that gets tested after 20 km! I didn’t chase a time. Instead, I focused on staying at 5:00/km, trusting the pace, and not getting carried away by other people’s goals or those passing me. Along the way, I relied on small mantras and […]

Life

After two weeks with my mother visiting me in Barcelona, I’m reminded of the quiet blessing it is to have someone in your life who’s lived. Someone who offers wisdom that only years can teach, and perspective that only experience can give. If you’re lucky enough to have someone like that in your life, a parent, […]