Welfare Wednesday!

Welcome back to your February edition of Welfare Wednesday for the next 3 weeks we are going to focus on disability in sport. 

7 weeks done – 11 weeks to go.

When the training kicks in there are always things that go well and things you know you should do more. I never drink enough water, do enough stretching and then there is my roller.

We have been in a relationship for about five years. It’s a bit of a love/hurt relationship to be honest. She tells me that she is good for me, but she always hurts me.

Time To Talk Day 2025

On the 6th February (tomorrow) marks ‘Time to Talk’ day which marks the biggest mental health conversation.

A new week, a new opportunity! This week we are taking a look and RED January.

This is a challenge which requires you to Run Every Day in January, whether that’s a mile or 10 miles it encourages people within the community to be active and improve their mental health, kicking off the year in a positive way.

My Journey to London. 35 days gone 90 to go.

Over the last 4 weeks we have been soaked and blown about like no other January I can remember.

After 26 days of training in January, which has included 15 runs and 147 KMs, the nerves are still there but the confidence has grown a little. Typically in 2024 I have been running 70/80 Kms a month so I am pleased to have pushed this up, without overtraining too quickly.

This week we are shining a light on Veganuary, This is another 31 day challenge which encourages you to follow a vegan lifestyle.

If you are already taking part, amazing work, you are doing brilliantly. If not, why not? It is never to late to start, you're just 31 days away from a new outlook or habit. 

A new week, a new opportunity!

This week we are taking a look at dry January, if you have been following this yearly tradition then well done - Half way through!! If you aren’t, then why not start now?

Every year English Athletics (EA) gives affiliated running clubs a free London Marathon place. We put together a ballot for our entry for those members that are EA registered and wish to run this iconic event. This year’s draw had 20 club members.

Thank you Owen for drawing my name out the hat and at that moment on 23^rd December I went through a range of emotions such as shock, excitement and definitely a little panic. Oh damn did I really want to do this?

I will update you fortnightly on my London marathon training and here is update 1.

Happy New Year from your welfare team and welcome to the 2025 edition of welfare Wednesday.
Continuing with a monthly theme January focuses on new opportunities, diving deeper into topics like dry January, veganuary and stepping outside your comfort zone.