Tag: goals

24 October 2017

parkrun Challenges

I love attending parkrun every week, so I’ve decided to set myself a number of parkrun challenges for the next year. Most of them are teeny tiny goals, but I thought they might add some fun. Achieve my 250 club (17 parkruns to go) Qualify for a cow cowl (I need to do 1 more UK parkrun) Do an international...

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2 January 2016

Festive parkruns and my first goal of 2016

It’s been a busy festive season and I haven’t been too bothered about training regularly, but I have fitted in quite a few parkruns. My first parkrun of the holidays was at Southampton on Christmas Day. I took it as an opportunity to wear my new SOAS top (even if it is really a cycling jersey): At the event, I...

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29 December 2015

What are your goals and dreams?

I think it’s important to have goals and dreams in life. The name of my blog clearly explains my goal: Fat Girl to Ironman I am planning to complete an iron distance triathlon… and am still hoping to lose a few more pounds along the way. I also have many dreams. They’re not quite goals yet as I haven’t planned...

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17 December 2015

Revisiting my goals for 2015

At the end of December 2014, I set out my goals for 2015, so I thought it was time for me to revisit them. Goal 1: I am going to eat healthy food for 20/21 meals and assess my progress at the end of 100 days (14th April). I hope that I will lose 14lbs (6.5kg) in that time. I...

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30 November 2015

Your six step party season pre-tox plan

December is creeping ever closer, which means party season is nearly upon us. Cue late nights, boozy shenanigans and that seasonal ‘fitness amnesia’ that seems to strike without fail year on year. But not this time; this time, I’m here to help you fight the cause of festive fatigue, rather than treating the symptoms after a month of overindulgence. Simply...

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10 August 2015

Monday Morning Motivation: The power of running

This advert from Fleet Feet Sports really conveys the power of running: “We run for different reasons. We have different goals. We come from different places. Yet, we are all on the same road – one without a finish line. Where personal achievement, performance, and connection run together.”

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27 December 2014

New Year’s Resolutions – is it worth making any?

My New Year’s Resolutions: in 2015, I will be: Yeah, right. With an estimated 14.5 million adults making New Year’s resolutions that focus on fitness and health, self-improvement (or, at least, the desire for self-improvement) is a national hobby here in the UK. Yet very few of us – some estimates say only around 8% – achieve our New Year’s...

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13 October 2014

Monday Morning Motivation – 101 questions to ask yourself

Do you reflect on your hopes and aspirations? Do you know how to ask yourself the right questions? This manifesto will help you to clarify your goals: From Visually. SaveAre you going to make any small (or large) changes to your life today?

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23 September 2014

18 months into my 5 year challenge… what have I achieved?

18 months ago, I laid out my plans. A year ago, I reported back on my progress. So it’s now time to check up on whether I’ve made any progress in the last year. Here’s a recap of my goals. Year Swimming Cycling Running Triathlon 2013 800m swim 42k cycletta or 82k Marathon Novice – Newbury 2014 1600m swim 63-mile...

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28 July 2014

Monday Morning Motivation – what are you doing to reach your goals?

What are your goals? How can you reach or surpass them?

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