I’m often asked how I manage to train whilst still suffering from many of the effects of my brain tumour surgery, in particular neurofatigue. In this article, I hope to share some of my experience and what I’ve learnt along the way. Living with neurofatigue can be challenging, especially when it comes to exercising andContinue reading “Training with neurofatigue: Tips to help you achieve your fitness goals”
Author Archives: Sara C
The road to self discovery
Sunday, 26th March 2023. I set off from our campsite in Highbridge, not too far from Bristol. The weather was, well as you can probably guess, wet. It was just as wet as when I finished my first LEJOG attempt there back in September. Simon Graham, my nutritionist, was joining me on the bike forContinue reading “The road to self discovery”
A personal journey…
I’m still reflecting on how I finished my Land’s End to John O’Groats challenge. It certainly was a challenge, full of obstacles I needed to overcome along the way, most of which I had at some point planned for, but none of which I thought (hoped) would actually materialise. There will be far more onContinue reading “A personal journey…”
Changing gears…
There’s just 4 weeks to go until I return to the challenge of running to John O’Groats. I have invested heavily in this as it’s a cause that is really important to me. It also gives me some sense of purpose and reason to be in this strange world I now find myself in. TheContinue reading “Changing gears…”
Neuro Fatigue – The Silent Saboteur
Neuro Fatigue can be an unwanted daily reality for many with an Acoustic Neuroma and many other conditions. Personally, I’m almost 5 years on from my diagnosis and there are still days where I feel like I’m running through treacle (or drowning in it!). There are times I can’t remember simple steps for a taskContinue reading “Neuro Fatigue – The Silent Saboteur”
They tried to make me go to rehab…
It’s now 6 weeks since things started to go very wrong during my challenge, and this time has been a challenge all of its own! I returned home, in tears, on Friday 9th September, just 5 days into my run from Land’s End to John O’Groats and world record attempt. I was so disappointed thatContinue reading “They tried to make me go to rehab…”
The LEJOG Challenge
A week ago today, I was stood at Land’s End with some incredible people who wanted to support me in my LEJOG challenge; my coach Jon, with his dogs Oakley and Lhotse, Cerries, my friend, driver and cheerleader, and Simon, my nutritionist and day 1 support cyclist. I had such high hopes that I wouldContinue reading “The LEJOG Challenge”
Two is one, one is none.
I have mentioned my friends in the US Navy a few times. I feel humbled that a member of the team wrote the foreword to my book, Sickbed To Summits. But SEALs seem to hold some sort of secret to success. From BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) training with its infamous hell week, to high profileContinue reading “Two is one, one is none.”
Wake up and smell the… routine
Get upGet washedGet dressedMake my bedTake boys to workTrainEat… That’s more or less it. My daily routine. I think I underestimated just how important it is to have routine in my post brain tumour life and how much of an impact unexpected changes can have. I have struggled this week. I have been working mornings.Continue reading “Wake up and smell the… routine”
Monday Motivation
Monday Motivation… It’s not always that easy to find is it? I’m currently looking out of the window at a beautiful sky, icy pavements and going through every reason not to run. I mean, Bambi on ice is not a great look and totally unavoidable when my physical balance is as great as my bankContinue reading “Monday Motivation”