Happy September!
This photo was taken as the sunset at Severn Bridge looking out to Wales and the bottom one is in Scotland.
There is often magic moments to capture close to home. I’d love to see and hear about your adventures close to home and in far flung places.
I took a moment last weekend to remember Energised Jenny, there are some reflections in my Instagram post which may be useful if you are having a challenging time. I did a charity open water swim in her memory on 9th Sept (and did a 15km race the weekend before for her), the first time I have been in open water for 5 years swimming so a big challenge. What are your challenges and changes for September?
Below are 4 key questions which could help you refine your focus and make the Autumn count.
As we head into the Autumn, people often say to me…. oh, ‘I’ve run out of time this year, I’ll wait until the New Year…. or I’ve got SO much to do, try and make it all happen, then get ill or overwhelmed.’
To help prevent both happening and give you some focus to make the Autumn of 2023 have positive value and memories, here are a few questions. Take half an hour, make a pot of tea and write down your answers.
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– what are your top 3 priorities to make happen before the end of 2023 and do you have time for them? What can wait for 2024… sometimes it can help to plan Jan – March and April – June priorities too get focus.
– what’s your WHY for these priorities and goals? Why do you want to do it, and why does that matter?
– when is best for you to achieve these goals, during the Summer or Winter months in terms of daylight, wellness, family and life commitments?
– What do you need to make happen? Plan your key actions to take in your diary as a commitment. Ask for support and factor in recovery weeks and a couple spare weeks for unexpected illness, life stuff etc which may delay your goal, commitment is key yet flexibility and adaptability perhaps even more so. Remember to make something happen you have to change your habits, mindset and daily routines, that’s the key.
– Make time for basic self care, good sleep and nutrition, movement, strength and happiness. Although these sound simple (or maybe tricky if short of time), they will totally help you make your goal happen and stay well doing it. If there was one thing, it would be sleep and digital switch off each day, they are your hidden ninja’s.
– Support and accountability, get your friends and family involved or ask for professional support – investing in this can be a game changer and make your accountable. Start to believe you can and enjoy the journey – be brave to share to a few people who really matter to you.
– have a what if plan to embrace your fears…. what if you get injured, ill, family /life / work gets in the way, etc how will you cope and adapt.
– Enjoy every week – adapting, celebrating, learning and finding joy in a great or tough week.
I’d LOVE to know how you get on and if you have any questions, please get in touch. Quite a lot here but I feel it will be really helpful for your Autumn if you do take action on it.
For more confidential support just pop me a message for 1:1 sessions online, team workshops and training plans, anything goes and all check in’s are welcome.
By popular request, Autumn seems to be baking time – below is a recipe from Kim’s Kitchen, perfect if you are planning a virtual Autumn running race, adventure or just looking for simple snacks for all the family.
Banana Goji Magic Muffins – let us know if you make them!
Perfect for pre energy boost or post endurance workout recovery, breakfast/travelling snack and bananas are packed full of potassium to help you recover.
Takes around 30mins, makes around 12 J
5 mashed bananas
4 free range eggs
4 tablespoons coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
140g crunchy or smooth almond or peanut butter (to your tastes)
½ tsp cinnamon (& turmeric)
1 tsp baking powder & baking soda
375g blueberries & dried goji berry mix (can swap for raisons, choc chips, or whatever takes your fancy)
Whizz up the eggs, oil, vanilla, almond/peanut butter in a bowl, then add the other ingrediants, finally folding in the berries. Fill your cup cakes with the ingrediants and pop in the oven for 25mins 175-180, check with a skewer after 20mins. Leave to cool on a wire rack.
Here are a few links we think you may like, do share if you find them useful:
My 5 Top Tips to Live in the Moment with Bare Biology, which kind of feel relevant for now – I really like their new Vegan Omega Blend & Vit D spray.
How to manage adrenal fatigue, inflammation, thyroid problems and more – Dr Will Cole – we are offering blood testing and DNAFit testing with Mhudo for comprehensive plans.
Good beginner tips for a Half Marathon – with many virtual races, love to know if you are doing any? If you would like help for the Autumn to Spring 2024 races and beyond, just pop me a message.
There you have it…. any requests just let us know, we are adapting and want to improve what we offer you, so all ideas are welcome.
If I can help you in anyway, please do pop me a message and let me know, make sure you make the second half of 2023 count for YOU, September is like a mini January so please do make it count – I promise, it’s the perfect time to sharpen your mind for the Autumn and we are here to help YOU.
Have the month you wish for, do share this blog if it helps and get in touch with what you would like more of, and how we can improve things, I really value each of you.
To book Bristol Sports Massage with Gail click here. – Gail is offering buy one get one half price in Septemnber for all your race and adventures goals, just mention this blog and the race/event you are doing for more info.
To try Lean Greens, Omega 3 & Other Supps with KIM10 to save 10% click here – great to boost immunity.
Dates for your Diary: contact me to book, click here or reply to register interest
Sept & Oct
21st Sept – Energised Drinks – all welcome, 6.45pm Groupo Lounge.
24th Sept – Special offer 24hrs.
1 – 8th Oct – 8 Day Feel Good Mini Challenge
TBC Oct – Align your Autumn Workshop.
Oct – Dec – Autumn Nidra, Inside Out Course and Festive Feel Good Coming Soon.
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