Tag: motivation
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Music to Workout To
All the way back in 2012 I wrote about my running playlist. After much experimentation I’d put together a list of songs that worked really well for helping me keep a steady pace when running, with about the right BPM and no sudden changes in tempo, and perky enough to keep me involved. Fitness First…
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The Mental Game
I’ve always had a bit of a problem with self confidence, especially in any physical activity. I’ve never seen myself as “sporty”. Most of my experiences with sports when I was younger ended up being spoiled by bullies, or just marred by a lack on interest in motivating and encouraging anyone who wasn’t “naturally sporty”…
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4 Fitness Habits You’ll Never Catch Me Doing (and 3 I Plan to Try)
Yeah I know, never say never, I mean just 2 years ago I’d have laughed in your face if you’d told me I’d be running a Half Marathon at all, let alone gearing up to start training for my second, and if you’d told me in April last year that I’d be spending a large…
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A Year in Roller Derby
I hope you’re ready for a long post, because there’s a lot I need to get out of my head! On the 3rd June 2013, a year ago today, a friend persuaded a group of us to go along to our local Roller Derby league, The Norfolk Brawds, Fresh Meat training night. I was 34…
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The Perils of Over Doing It.
This last month I have learnt why all exercise books tell you to build things up slowly. It wasn’t deliberate. I was just a bit stupid. Christmas is pretty much always a slack fest especially post Half Marathon, and the first couple of months of this year were also pretty light. I had a terrible…