If it doesn't challenge you....

...it doesn't change you.

Firstly Happy New Year! I can’t believe how quick it went but it was certainly one to remember.

We had a fantastic Christmas break as a family that just topped off the year. From trail running up Haughmond Hill with Lee, completing three half marathons to my daughter’s first day at nursery and a wonderful visit to the Lake District; it will definitely be hard to beat but I think I can give it a good go!

Run geek run!

Shrewsbury Half Marathon

Amongst my training towards London Marathon in April, I will also be working towards my diploma in Online Marketing. I’m so excited about this opportunity which I hope will lead to bigger and better things.

So, on to the traditional New Years resolutions…ones I hope to stick to.

1. Eating healthily

By this I don’t mean any fad, rubbish diets, just straightforward clean eating with the occasional treat. The best way to change bad habits- keep it simple and realistic.

2. Train properly

It isn’t just a case of pulling on my trainers and heading out of the door anymore, it’s time to take it seriously and try my best to prevent injury through stretching, light weights and core work.

3. Get contact lenses

More of a mental note than a resolution but I definitely need to sort this before heading to London- although sometimes the world looks better with fuzzy edges...

I think that’s pretty much it. When it gets to April, I don’t just want to do London marathon, I want to run it knowing I did it to the best of my ability. It’s not going to be easy and I’m pretty scared to say the least but if I put my mind to it I know I can do it. Life begins at the end of your comfort zone right?

Training is already well underway and I’m hoping to steadily build up my mileage over the next few weeks.

2015, lets do this!