Wellbeing

The benefits of drinking more water and staying properly hydrated on the body for health, wellbeing and fitness.

Paralysed man gets up from wheelchair to inspire runners in global charity race. David Mzee helped launch the 2019 Wings for Life World Run on Sunday May 5 by getting up from his wheelchair to walk over the start line in the Swiss town of Zug as the annual race helps to raise funds into […]

Some days we all need a story from around the world of courage, strength, bravery, over coming adversity. A story to motivate us and to remind us there is a little extra that , if we tap into it, can allow us to be the magnificent human beings that we potentially are. 8 year old […]

Everyone I ever speak to, at some point, shares a concern with the state of the health of the nation, and I do mean everyone. Mentally and physically, we are seeing far too many people either heading in negative direction or they are way, way down that path already. Our health and wellbeing is not […]

Mental strength isn't often reflected in what you do. It's usually seen in what you don't do. Probably sure that most of us will recognise that we DO DO one or more of the following, if we are honest with ourselves ....  I certainly find that I can often waste energy justifying why I did […]

Here are some "great" ideas to go try something new, different and MAD! There are no excuses not to go outside and do something active. Whether you like something calming or intense or you like to find your challenge and get active. Even if you don't want to play a sport, you can still go […]

Hi you'll, your resident MAMABOBS 'ere. Justification of our excuses for NOT doing something that makes us or those around us feel better, happier, healthier, stronger, fitter, has become a pastime for many. Almost a habit.  Again, I was sitting on my arse on a Sunday morning saying this is my day off so I […]

I have never considered myself one to be pressured by the actions and habits of others. From a young age, I have always been encouraged to stick to my agenda and be myself. However, this summer I was struck with a great sense of self-doubt. I wanted to ignore all the things I loved and […]

Two of the most powerful poems written twined with the inspiration of Timothy Olson - Ultra Runner, stunning! Do not go gentle into that good night Dylan Thomas, 1914 - 1953 Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of […]

This was supposed to be about my first triathlon, but it kind of went a little of course and I will have to write that next, this is a little different. Last year I wrote a blog piece that turned into a sort of mission statement, I was full of motivation. I then achieved my […]

Yes, you can get your Zen on while getting miles in. Here are nine tips for making your next run extra-serene. I’m running down Kelly Drive in Philadelphia on an unseasonably warm fall day, my purple sneakers softly thudding against the ground. As I run, I notice a young boy skateboarding on the street and […]

Context is so important so let’s get this right from the start... I love Obstacle Course racing, and I love the Obstacle Course Racing Community; probably even more! So I need to prelude this post by saying that I do not have anything but amazing things to say about the events that I am going […]