Hello friend, I hope you've had a great week. Mine has been pleasingly busy. I've particularly enjoyed delivering training on a range of topics including public speaking and equality, diversity, and inclusion. On the subject of training, I am delivering a new one-day, in-person course next week called Presenting and Public Speaking With Confidence. I have a few places left, so if you're on-island, available, and interested, I'd love to see you there. It's Liberation Day today in Guernsey, so...
8 days ago • 2 min read
Hello friend, Happy weekend to you. I'll be honest... it's been a bit of a week for me! I'll not go into detail here but it is fair to say there have been highs and lows. Thankfully, things are starting to get back to normal. There really is something to be said for routine and consistency. And sleep. How I love sleep! As always, it's lovely to be in your email inbox. Thank you for inviting me. Here's your weekend digest... ✏️ Doodle Essays This week's doodle essay shares my reflections about...
15 days ago • 2 min read
Hello friend, I hope you've had a fantastic week. I'm looking forward to attending a number of events at the Guernsey Literary Festival this weekend (and over the next fortnight). In fact, I have taken next week off to cram in as much culture as I can. If you're Guernsey-based, or have come over for the event, and you happen to spot me, I'd love it if you came over and said hello. Now, let's get to this weekend's digest... ✏️ Doodle Essays This week's doodle essay shares a phrase to try in...
22 days ago • 2 min read
Hello friend, I hope you've had a great week. I've been in rest mode after completing the London Landmarks Half Marathon last weekend for the National Autistic Society. Thank you to everyone who sent messages, made donations, and supported me in some way. If you've done a race like this before, you'll know there are photographers dotted around the course. You'll also know it is rare to get any "acceptable" photos, as only elite athletes look good running 😂 However, I rather liked the photo...
29 days ago • 2 min read
Hello friend, I hope you've had a good week. First, some housekeeping: Next weekend, I'm running the London Landmarks Half Marathon (just typing those words made me feel a bit nervous 😬). I'll be travelling to the UK around the time I would normally be writing this newsletter, so I've decided to take the weekend off. This means you won't receive an email from me on Saturday 11th April, but I'll be back in your inbox on the 18th. The race is on the 12th, so please send good vibes 💛 If you're...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hello friend, I hope you've had a good week. My London half marathon challenge is just two weeks away now, which means one thing... taper time (thank goodness: I am TIRED). Most training blocks build in a taper period at the end, which means your weekly training load reduces, so your body and brain have a rest before the race. It's a good reminder that we cannot function at 100% all the time. We need rest. (That being said, I still have to knock out a cheeky 9 miler after I've pressed send on...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello friend, I hope you've had a good week. I've been prioritising rest this week (in other words, taking my own advice). Annoyingly, I've had another cold; my second in six weeks. While I am frustrated by the impact the cold has had on my half marathon training, I am listening to my body. I'm also adjusting my race goals a bit. It doesn't matter how long the half-marathon takes, I just want to do the distance and enjoy the experience. And ideally, not come last 🤣 That being said, spring...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello friend, I hope you've had a good week. I appear to have accidentally themed this weekend's digest around three of my favourite things: reading, learning, and hobbies. Here you go, I hope you enjoy it... ✏️ Doodle Essays This week's doodle essay explores the idea of our phones being an extension of our bodies, and share a strategy I am testing to become less attached. 📚 Read Here are some articles from other creators I thought you might enjoy: Alexis McElroy's article, The Art of Being...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello friend, I hope you've had a good week. With just over a month to go before I run the London Landmarks Half Marathon, mileage is ramping up, so, I'll be honest, I'm tired and a bit achy. Thankfully, I'm on a "deload" week. This is a point in my training plan where my weekly mileage is reduced to give my legs a rest. Whereas next week I'll run over 20 miles in total, this week is 15 miles. But, of course, you don't need to be training for a half marathon to plan deload periods. Rest is an...
2 months ago • 3 min read