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Why I Run Every Day
I came across run streaking by accident. I was looking for a new challenge, had no idea what I was getting into, and it ended up being life changing. Not to be dramatic about it. But I went from 15 years of stop-start running to running every day. The official definition is simple: run a
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Running With a Busy Schedule
Someone told me once that if I wasn’t running, it just wasn’t a priority for me. I pushed back. I argued that I genuinely wanted to run, that I just didn’t have the time. They weren’t convinced, and eventually I realised they were right. Running with a busy schedule isn’t about time. Running wasn’t a
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Running in a Rut
Just because something is a habit doesn’t mean you have to do it the same way all the time. Changing it a bit doesn’t break it. I love my run streak. It’s the backbone of my running and I have no intention of stopping it. But there are periods where I’m just getting it done.
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The Psychological Benefits of Running
You already know running is good for you. The physical benefits are obvious. The psychological ones are the part that fascinates me, particularly as they relate to habits, consistency and mindset. Having studied psychology and trained as a coach, this is where I tend to spend most of my thinking. Mood Running is one of
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Running Motivation: Setting a New Challenge
I love running. I love how it makes me feel, the health benefits, the sense of achievement. But I’ve found it isn’t enough. I need additional motivation to do something I love, and I don’t know why. I think it’s just the way my head works. When I want to learn something, I do much
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Run Consistently: What Made the Difference
For years I wanted to run consistently. I struggled with motivation and became a master at excuses until eventually even I realised how silly they were and stopped making excuses. I discovered it was really about priorities, mindset and identity. Priorities Years ago, there was a gym at my work and my desk was right
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