Running2Resonate

Return

The return to Boxhill. Over a year since I last ran this beautiful loop.

It was good to see her again, though she was pretty unforgiving.

This route has always been a decent measure of where I'm at. And this Saturday it kept me honest. I had to hike most of the hills and was super cautious on the downs.

But as always, there were no regrest in revisiting. I feel fitness, strength and confidence returning.

Going solo, going internal, doing the things that bring us joy - help us return back to ourselves.

Ivinghoe

Laughing together as we hike up to Ivinghoe Beacon.

Competing at table tennis & chess around the campsite.

Teacakes & hot chocolate as the sun goes down.

The sound of the breeze and light rain as we sleep under the stars.

These are the times...

Footprints

Exploring the Island. Our 1st time.

Chasimg dinonsaur footprints at Compton Bay.

Hiking up to Alum Bay to view the Needles.

These are the times we'll remember.

It's the actions we take, the lasting impressions we make over time. The footsteps we leave behind...

Fan Y Big

Part 2 of our Brecons adventure. The weather was much better and so we were treated to some womderful views on top of Cribyn & Fan Y Big.

Just got to the campsite which has stunnimg views of the 4 sumitts we done over the last couple of days.

Am so so grateful I got to do this all kinda last minute! It all started with an early Fathers Day present from Gigi - a pop up tent! Then it was a mattet of simply about seizing the opportunity & taking action! I have an understanding family who literally said, "Its your Fathers Day, do what you want to do" 😊

Pen Y Fan

Brecons hike with my bro Chet up Pan Y Fan & Corn Du 😊

Couple more summiits tomorrow...

Vines

Stunning setting National Trust The Vyne in Hampshire for a Sunday morning family hike.

The intertwined paths of our relationships. The natural growth, the connection of our journeys - The vines of our lives. These are the moments. These are the times.

Heronsgate

A peaceful Sunday trail around Heronsgate, Chorleywood & Philipshill Wood.

Evolution

Family hike at the Pokemon TCG Mega Evolution Trail Hughenden in the Chilterns. It took a while but we managed to catch em all!

To seek improvement, to be better than yesterday, to have the courage to pivot or change direction. To consciously choose to do things differently. To step out of our comfort zone and take the harder trail. To not settle and to have no regrets. To opt for growth when you truely know that something no longer serves you. Because you know your worth. It's hearing that constant whisper that never leaves you. It's dreaming about it and it keeps reoccuring. It's there inside of you for a reason. So we are obliged to act on it. To chase it. To own and embace it. This is where we evolve.

Mood

I always return to 's mantra,

'Mood Follows Action'

Past

First continuous 10k in over 8 months - around the beautiful setting of Osterley Park House. I fancied a little stroll this Thurday morning. The knee didnt complain so we took it further!

Growing up closeby my parents would bring us here in the past when we were kids. Memories of playing games on the grass & summer picnics in front of this stumning buiding make me smile.

Like rereading an old book, or revisitng a place from our past, things are different - they remain the same but we are different. You never step in the same river twice, they say.

It's good to respect and reflect on the past but not be bound by it. We can use it as fuel to push us forward.

I've done it in the past, I can get there again...