Woody Wonders

Last week, I did something that I hate doing ... I asked for help.  I finally admitted to myself that despite knowing exactly what I need to do, I knew I wouldn't be able to get there on my own.  So I took a deep breath and contacted an amazing coach who's going to help me work through my fears and basically kick me out of my comfort zone.  I'm not going to go into the details at this stage but I promise I'll keep you updated on my progress.  The back story, hence this week's blog topic, is how to go about putting your 'thinking' into ACTION !! As you read through these, you may well be able to crack on and do it yourself BUT if you're 'feeling the fear and NOT doing it' then go to the bottom of the list first and ask for help. Stop procrastinating until the conditions are perfect Let's be honest, there's never going to be an ideal time to start something Stop over-thinking and start doing Don't think, just do.  The more you think ...

Not too shabby, I'll take that I'm writing today's blog whilst sat with my feet up and enjoying a well deserved drink (water, just water) as this morning I ran the Sheffield half marathon.  I've not done it for a couple of years so had forgotten how tough it was, although unlike most people I actually like the first half when it's uphill.  It's the never ending drags in the second half on the long roads back towards to the city centre that I find soul destroying. I'd missed a few long runs recently due to a couple of weekends away and it's these things that often make the difference so I wasn't really expecting much in terms of a good time.  Besides, I'd set myself the goal of doing a decent time in the Huddersfield half marathon in June so that was my main focus.  Sheffield was only ever going to be a bonus. It never ceases to amaze me that out of thousands of people you always see someone you know.   Ok, I know the odds might be sli...