by tanyabottomley | Oct 7, 2021 | Blog, Inspiration
This one was at the very edge of my comfort zone! In fact, in the pools of of comfort, I was doing laps around the edges of discomfort all day, and at some points dived headfirst into the depths of terror. Having just completed a mountaineering course, I was sent off...
by tanyabottomley | Jul 18, 2021 | Blog, Inspiration
I feel like I’m just teetering on the edge. I’m feeling stronger and faster than I have in a really long time. Week on week my paces improve, my weights increase, I am getting better, chasing my goals – moving ever closer. But yet, I am tired and I’m dealing with...
by tanyabottomley | Apr 10, 2021 | Blog, Inspiration
The Southern Seasons Miler Challenge. Four 100 mile races, completed in 12 months. May 2019, I signed up to run a 100 mile race for my birthday, because, you know, that’s what us runners do right?! Little did I know then the massive journey that I would undertake and...
by tanyabottomley | Apr 7, 2021 | Blog, Inspiration
“What a F#@king Horrible race!!” But…buttttt on reflection, I’d 100% go and do it all again! I could have written a report of epic sunsets, frolicking in crystal clear streams, unicorns and rainbows, the reality though was this race was largely a sufferfest for me. ...
by tanyabottomley | Mar 4, 2021 | Blog, Inspiration
When your default is making you feel bad, it’s definitely time to change the setting! Old habits die hard, and while I still haven’t managed to quell my desire for reality TV (shh don’t tell anyone!) I’m working on another more insidious habit…the old familiar habit...
by tanyabottomley | Feb 14, 2021 | Blog, Inspiration
I’ve been learning to take a different perspective recently…but I haven’t gone willingly.. This comes after 8 weeks of being out of the game with illness. 8 weeks, which felt like a lifetime, and in the thick of it felt like I would never get back to feeling like...
