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!
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 […]
The Night Club. Women Who Run
Picture this: a group of women running 5K through the streets of Barcelona at night. Top hits playing from a backpack speaker, some running their very first 5K. I got to be part of that recently. The event was hosted by fitness creator lilylifts to highlight something that shouldn’t still be an issue, but is: […]
My Word for 2026: Action
I’m settling into the new year and realised I don’t have a long list of goals. Does that pressure really motivate anyone? Halfway through the year it usually just leaves me feeling behind. Instead, I’m focusing on how I want to show up. If I had to choose one word for 2026, it’s ACTION. From […]
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, […]