by tanyabottomley | Jan 19, 2022 | Blog, Inspiration
‘I believe I can fly…whooo…I believe I can touch the sky…’ R.Kelly This was a running ‘theme song’ of mine for many years. I can recall many a moment, pushing through the hard times and singing this one to myself with tears in my eyes as I overcame difficult times to...
by tanyabottomley | Jan 13, 2022 | Blog, Inspiration
My word of the new year is INTENTIONAL. What does that mean? Well, for me this means to actively create a life I truly love. To serve others, to nourish my own spirit, to add value to the world and to be present in my daily life checking in to see if what I’m doing...
by tanyabottomley | Jan 12, 2022 | Blog, Inspiration
What? You’re telling me to quit??? Yes! Well, kind of… We have all had those times where we struggle to find the motivation to train. It’s too cold, too hot, we’re a little sore or we just can’t be bothered. There is pretty much no such thing as a bad run, and you...
by tanyabottomley | Jan 5, 2022 | Blog, Inspiration
How to best stash your stuff when running? You may be a purist and need very little to head off on your daily run. You may also need music before you step out that door, maybe keys? If it’s cold you might want some gloves, a jacket, soft flasks, poles….. Hoollldddd...
by tanyabottomley | Jan 3, 2022 | Blog, Inspiration
Your willpower is finite. Set yourself up for success by using it wisely. No greater have I noticed this truth than when mountaineering. Pushing so far beyond my comfort zone, that I simply don’t have anything left to push further. This happened when we climbed...
by tanyabottomley | Dec 29, 2021 | Blog, Inspiration
Yes! Footcare can be the make or break of your race or adventure. I have seen it happen, and it’s heartbreaking to see people DNF because their feet are wrecked and just can’t take them any further. I’ve had my fair share of messed up feet as I’ve learnt my...
