Managing Stress and Anxiety in the times of COVID-19

The first lockdown was new and with the benefits of the sun and longer lighter and brighter days, managing anxieties was easier with the help of distraction and the uniqueness of the whole world stopping. However, now that we know we are enshrouded by the darker nights and coupled with many disappointments such as the lack of celebrations over birthdays, cancellations of events and now creeping up to Christmas, for many people the toll is becoming even more real with the prediction that it will be a "long harsh winter of loneliness".

An Introduction to Dr Shradha Lakhani.

Having had my own challenges of weight and weight gain, most significantly after having had 2 children, not to mention the unhealthy eating patterns of bags and bags of crisps and chocolates, and returning to work only to be asked when I was due my 3rd; that was my breaking point.

Jamie's recipe to becoming a Runner

Read Jamie's blog post detailing the recipe to become a good runner, and how Jamie uses running to keep great mental health.  Running helped me through one of the most difficult times of my life.  In August 2019 I lost a best friend to suicide, and it was through running that I was able to grieve.  I spent countless lonely hours pounding the pavements whilst processing my thoughts and coming to terms with what had happened, slowly making my way through the stages of the grieving process.  I still think of him every time I run, and I know that I always will.