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…”
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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”
Making plans!
It’s been a while since I last posted a blog, so thought I’d best catch up with you all! The last 18 months has been quite a challenge, with all things pandemic. My photography business has suffered as a result of lockdowns and clients cancelling at the last minute due to illness, self-isolation etc., andContinue reading “Making plans!”
Hearing loss and me
It has now been 1,145 days since I lost my hearing as a result of the surgical removal of my acoustic neuroma brain tumour. Some days I’m ok with that. Others I’m not. Pre diagnosis, one of my roles was school music lead. I taught violin and ran the school choir and samba band. ItContinue reading “Hearing loss and me”
Power tools with a difference!
Yesterday, I was reminded of the power of positive self-talk after seeing a post on my Facebook memories. It was a post about me getting over to Morocco for a multi-day hike. Nothing too spectacular about that you might think, except that when I posted it I was just under a month away from majorContinue reading “Power tools with a difference!”