Podcasts
Carmen and I are so excited to launch the first episode of our brand new podcast! Exploring the intersection between doing good, doing well and being well. Daughter and father co-founder team, Carmen and Kieron James describe their shared journey, from the highs and lows of launching their free charity
Running
Hurtling towards another big one. 58 today. Celebrating with a lovely run through Battersea Park, in the opposite direction to all the club runners flying by at sub 7 minute pace! 🚀 In all honesty, I’m so grateful that I feel fit and well enough to be running seven miles
Running
As awful as Sunday’s run was, today’s was lovely. Maybe it was the restorative chair massage courtesy of the team from Skyn Deep who visited Rise this afternoon. Perhaps it was missing a run yesterday. Maybe it was the need to ‘vent’ after being told (again) “fantastic business
Running
Feeling in need of some yoga. Right IT band is a tiny bit tender. Uneventful run in to the office this morning. Left a little later than I should have so the pavements were busy.
Running
This morning’s run was nothing short of awful! Spent a day in the car yesterday - London to Derbyshire and back to see my mother. I felt completely dehydrated, tired, elevated heart rate and even dizzy at one point. I’m definitely not on top form. Despite five weeks
Running
Commute run home from office. With my aging eyes, dodging the commuters (with heads down looking at smartphones) by zigzagging in the dark is more challenging than I‘d like! It’s hard to get any rhythm on a rush hour urban run (in the dark), but it’s always
Podcasts
Big thanks to David and Ken for inviting me to guest on their podcast "Firing the Man." It was a great chat though I fear their very kind show notes set the bar way too high! Show notes Unlock the door to e-commerce mastery with our inspiring guest, Kieron James,
Running
Finally got the trainers back on, although I'm still snottier than a snail on a rainy day. This cold really hasn't wanted to budge. Temperature was perfect for running though. Nice breeze (from behind) and around 11 degrees. Would have been nice to see a little more sunshine, but St
Yoga
Needed that! My usual restorative practice with Melissa Krieger “Oceanside Restorative Yoga.” I always feel super refreshed after this session, although today I fear I may be going down with something. Feeling a little rough.
Running
Wanted to run 34 miles this week but missed Wednesday’s morning run, leaving me with 20 left to do over the weekend. That was a good thing because I had January half marathon in this month’s Strava goals, so seven yesterday and 13.1 today meant I’d
Yoga
Early practice today as we’re heading out after lunch. The temperature is starting to rise. Considered practicing outside, but if anything, it was probably a little warm. Sticking with adding a pose each time and I’ve now reached seated sequence. Prasaritas were a little better today as were
Running
Back to the hills. Challenging route but worth it for the amazing views. The mornings are wonderful because there’s often a light mist at the foot of the hills. Reminds me of Africa (which, thinking about it is probably not much more than 20 miles away as the crow
Yoga
A little more energy for tonight’s practice. Worked through the standing sequence and added my usual Malasana, Supta Vajrasana and Baddha Konsana along with some sit-ups, press-ups and Sirsasana. Felt refreshed.
Running
What a wonderful start to the day. Beautiful blue sky, fresh breeze and a couple of hills. The view from the bridge of Rio Guadiaro was lovely this morning. The water flat and still, a gentle mist at the foot of the mountains in the distance. Loved it. Great to
Running
Oddly, this one felt stronger and faster than it actually was. I’m not sure if that’s a good sign or bad! It‘s a very suburban run along the palm tree-lined, wide avenue of Paseo del Parque, past stunning houses. It has a couple of climbs but is
Yoga
Felt a little more fluid on the mat today. I added one more pose in my quest to get back to a regular “half-primary” practice. That’s my steady effort. I know it’s probably not accepted best practice, but I also like to add a couple of extra poses