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04/02/2026

Work things ….

Just warming up.

02/02/2026

The January HIGHLIGHT reel has been pretty top notch but you know what was even better...the things I overheard out there doing it.

The GOAT "I had a heart attack a year ago, I had to prove to myself I could still do hard things"
"My first event since having my kid". I could feel the excitement, joy and freedom of finally being able to put down the cloak of responsibility, even just for a day. I was her not to long ago.

And at HYROX just after realizing we weren't going to be able to send it like we normally can "look at all these women out here competing, fabulous". She wasnt wrong. We were one of 430 teams. So just under 900 women competing and that was only day 1 of 4 and in one event category. Put it into perspective and we just enjoyed being amongst it.

I understand it can be daunting, scary, nerve wracking putting yourself out there and entering an event. But I promise you it will be worth it.
Nobody out there is judging you, they are all cheering for you.
Like I am cheering for you.

27/01/2026

Hey go do us mums a solid and make it November next year.
That is when the mother's are at their best!

Go well fellow parents of school aged children.
You may not be at the top of your game but you are a blooming legend for getting to the start.
Sending you smooth drop offs and simple childcare arrangement vibes.

04/01/2026

I LOVE the strength movement and that now so many woman are picking up weights. We are thriving and kicking ass. But recently I’ve seen a lot of posts that are dissing cardio or suggesting it’s not important. And that gives me the ick.

Cardio and strength training both matter; for different reasons.

Cardio supports your heart, lungs, metabolism, and overall longevity.
Strength training builds muscle, bone density, balance, and resilience so you can move well and stay independent as you age.

How much of each you do will (and should) look different for everyone.
Your goals, training history, preferences, time, and lifestyle all matter.

A powerlifter will naturally spend more time lifting heavy.
A marathon runner will prioritise cardio.
That doesn’t make one “better” ,it just makes them specific to the goal.

But if your goal is simply to get fitter, healthier, and live a full, capable life, you don’t need extremes.

A great place to start is aiming to meet the WHO physical activity guidelines:
✔️ Regular moderate-to-vigorous cardio (75 - 150 mins a week, depending on intensity)
✔️ Strength training at least twice per week

Once you can hit that consistently, you build from there.

Improved fitness comes from progressive overload, gradually adding a little more over time so your body can adapt.
Not from demonising one form of movement or doing everything at once.

Train your heart.
Train your muscles.
Train in a way you can sustain for life.
Do all the things.
(Not essential; but preferably alot of this training in nature and with people that make you shine)

31/12/2025

I listened to a podcast yesterday where in the first few moments the guest said: “ there is no perfect human so therefore there is no perfect parent” it resonated a lot with me and these words came and I wanted to share them with you.
Here’s to 2026 letting go of perfection and embracing rest.
Happy Hogmanay / New Years Eve
J X

08/12/2025

Prioritising yourself isn’t a luxury it’s a necessity.
As a mother, a business owner, a partner, a friend, and a human, your energy fuels everything you touch. When you take care of yourself, everything else benefits: your kids feel a more present you, your work gets a clearer you, and you get to actually feel like a person.

But here’s the nuance we don’t talk about enough:
Yes, prioritising yourself matters. Deeply.
And also life comes with responsibilities. People rely on us. Deadlines exist. Kids still need dinner and cuddles and lifts everywhere. Growth requires discipline. Balance isn’t soft; it’s strategic.

So the real power move?
Learning when to pour into yourself, and when to step up for the things (and people) who genuinely matter.
Not martyrdom. Not selfishness.
Just intentional living.

You are allowed to matter.
And you are capable of holding both care for yourself and care for your world without losing either.

As we head into the busy season remember to look after yourself. X

01/12/2025

For so many people, the word “exercise” feels heavy : like it has to be sweaty, structured, perfect or punishing. And that mindset can be a real barrier to simply moving your body in ways that feel good and doable.

But here’s the reframe: all movement is good.

If you focus on moving toward the WHO Physical Activity Guidelines, moving in ways you enjoy and breaking up long sitting periods — you can dramatically improve your healthspan: more years feeling strong, capable, energetic and independent.

Start where you are. Count what counts. Movement, in any form, is the medicine.

This social media platform is super amazing at showing all the glossy, high end, full throttle exercise (hell that’s me I share that a lot) but it’s not very good at remembering we are all different, have different priorities and starting from a different stage. Your journey is your own: one step in front of the other baby til you reach your own goals.
I aim to inspire not dictate. Maybe one day some more of you will join me heavy lifting, on a trail or in the Pilates studio but it’s also totally cool if that’s not on your agenda!!!

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