Mind & Body
Stories, tips and tricks to support your mind and body to work in harmony
Oncology Massage and Mindfulness Meditation: A Powerful Duo To Enhance Wellbeing During Cancer Treatment
Oncology massage and mindfulness meditation both have many benefits, so why not use them together? Why not indeed? Massage, the direct manipulation of the body’s soft tissues, and mindfulness, a meditative practice that encourages 'presence in the moment,' can both...
The Gentle Touch of Oncology Massage: Enhancing Comfort and Quality of Life During Cancer Treatment
Cancer and cancer treatment are physically and mentally taxing for both patients and caregivers - what if there was a non-medication-related way to reduce stress and worry? So, what can it do for you? The Benefits of Oncology Massage for Cancer Patients Medical...
A Little Behavioural Change and Cookie Baking Scheduling
I gotta say, cookies make me happy! A few weeks back, I started to lose track of ‘Lockdown Groundhog Days’ because all days seem to blur into one. I began to feel unmotivated. I didn’t want to go for another run or do another yoga class. I was also bored,...
Trail running. How and where to start?
You may have heard about trail running and would like to give it a try, but don't know where to start? Lockdown has given so many a new or renewed interest in running. For those who would like to try something new and give trail running a go or 'Walk and Talk' in...
Is your body ready to run….really ready?
IS YOUR BODY READY TO RUN? EFFICIENTLY?? AND PAIN-FREE?? Humans are meant to run, whatever the distance, aren’t we? We keep running with little niggles, knee issues and injuries, that’s just the way it is, isn’t it? But, when my body became ready to run, things...
Why dropping out is sometimes the bravest thing you can do
DNF, three letters that strike fear into the hearts of runners. Did Not Finish. But my years as an endurance runner have taught me there are times when you have to quit for the sake of your body and your mind I just pulled out of my VERY FIRST race. I never thought it...
Getting green fingered during ‘lockdown’
Every morning when I wake up, I always look out of my window and into the garden. I look to see which flowers are blooming, which tree has grown more leaves, and if the deer have eaten all the tulips. For the last few weeks, since ‘isolation’ I’ve found myself looking...
Why it’s good to come last sometimes!
Chip timers and online results can add real pressure to race day, but here’s why you should embrace your ranking whether you’re on the podium or at the back. Sometimes when I’m racing, it feels like I’m flying. You know that sense that your breathing is steady, your...
Get up, Get out, Feel good!
Feeling sooo ‘blah’, you’d rather sit on the sofa than go find a trail to run, get to the gym, or do anything else, I can empathize. For me, I have learnt how to counteract that! I can easily stare out of a window and wander in my thoughts for hours on end. I can...
Nourishing Your Body to Support Mental Health
In the last 10 years, there has been an honest and brave openness in discussing mental health, a discussion often lead by well-known and respected figures from the sport and art industries who have been sharing their own experiences about living with mental illness...
