Inspiration
Sportlike Hack #244: Get a theme song or mantra
‘I believe I can fly…whooo…I believe I can touch the sky…’ R.Kelly This was a running ‘theme song’ of mine for many years. I can
19 January, 2022
‘I believe I can fly…whooo…I believe I can touch the sky…’ R.Kelly This was a running ‘theme song’ of mine for many years. I can
My word of the new year is INTENTIONAL. What does that mean? Well, for me this means to actively create a life I truly love.
What? You’re telling me to quit??? Yes! Well, kind of… We have all had those times where we struggle to find the motivation to train.
How to best stash your stuff when running? You may be a purist and need very little to head off on your daily run. You
Your willpower is finite. Set yourself up for success by using it wisely. No greater have I noticed this truth than when mountaineering. Pushing so
Yes! Footcare can be the make or break of your race or adventure. I have seen it happen, and it’s heartbreaking to see people DNF
Personal development, self-improvement – once seen as something only for those with problems, now an acknowledged pathway to success. I mean how can you live
Living my life by design, my reality today is the dreams I had in the past. I decided I was going to climb mountains and
You’ve decided you’re going to head out on a mission. Set yourself up for success by making sure you tick these planning boxes: Route. Do
Are you hydrating enough? And, NO! Coffee doesn’t count, it is pretty much the opposite! It doesn’t matter if you are a full-time athlete or
Is there a story that you are holding onto that is stopping you from moving forward? A label someone else put on you? A label
Yes! This hack got pole position, numero uno. This could save your life. If you are new to trail running, mountaineering or generally being a
Picture this. A mid 80’s summer day. Sun loungers in the backyard, ice-cold cola SodaStream (because soda stream was the best, along with Raro!). The
‘Let’s go off track, come on!’ I might as well have been jumping up and down like a child excited by the sound of a
100 miles, 160km – sounds like a long way, and it is. Here’s the secret though, it is achieved through a bunch of small steps,
‘I can do it like a brother, do it like a dude…’ Thanks Jessie J for your inspirational words circa 2010. This was a song
My goals are to climb a bunch of epic mountains, run some massive ultra runs, adventure far and wide, and make a difference in the
This trip was an eye-opener because it showed how far I’ve come in the last year. I remember the first time I attempted this route,
Here’s one for my comparers. You know who you are. You’ve probably worked yourself into a right state at some time or another because you
So you might have seen a runner out on the trails. You notice that they are breathing hard, arms flailing, looking like they are about
My top 4 tips for sports recovery and a history lesson all rolled into one! The Energiser Bunny just kept going, and going, and going.
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