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Countdown to Tough Mudder: Training Update 🏃‍♂️💪👟

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Hey everyone! I can't believe it's just three weeks until the Tough Mudder! Time has flown by, and I'm feeling a mix of excitement and nerves as the big day approaches. Training has been quite a journey, and I wanted to share how it's been going so far. The Journey So Far When I first signed up for the Tough Mudder, it seemed like such a distant goal. Months of training lay ahead, and I was determined to give it my all. Looking back, it's incredible to see how far I've come. My endurance has improved, my strength has increased, and I've gained a lot of confidence in my abilities. Strength Training: The Backbone of My Regimen One of the core components of my training has been strength work. From lifting weights to bodyweight exercises like push-ups and pull-ups, I've focused on building the muscle strength needed to tackle those infamous Tough Mudder obstacles. Whether it's climbing over walls, carrying heavy objects, or crawling through mud, I fee...
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Finally, Some Good News: My Journey with Cancer 🎉

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Finally, Some Good News: My Journey with Cancer Today, I want to share a piece of news that has brought a wave of relief and joy to my life. As some of you may know, my battle with cancer has been a long and arduous journey, filled with ups and downs, uncertainties, and countless moments of waiting. However, two weeks ago, I received some news that has made all the struggle worthwhile. The Long Road to the MRI My post-treatment MRI, a crucial step in understanding the effectiveness of my treatment, was a long time coming. Due to various factors, including rescheduled appointments and the nature of the clinical trial I am participating in, it took longer than expected to finally get the scan done. Each delay felt like an eternity, adding to the anxiety and uncertainty that often accompanies cancer treatment. But as they say, good things come to those who wait. The Moment of Truth When I finally got sent for my MRI, it felt like a pivotal moment in my journey. The days following...
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The Tough Mudder - Middlands

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So here it is: Over 20 Obsticales Over 15km Distance LocationBelvoir Castle, Grantham, England What more can I say but....☝️This! If you would like to know more about Tough Mudder please check our the website here: Tough Mudder
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My Cancer Journey - Part 2 ...continued : The road is longer 🛣️😬

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  "Starting to not feel too good now  😞 " If you've not read the first part to this second installment please see here  Towards the end of week 2 I knew something was happening. Very dry mouth and the onset of nausea a little.  I made some notes on my phone while in the "radiology holding bay": 9th of June - Dad's Birthday too:  "Constant feeling of lump in throat, when I talk it can make me want to gag which is not the best. Not sure if it's the nausea but feeling teary too today, heard the band James on this morning with a acoustic version of "sit down" was beautiful and made me reminisce of times of old as a kid weirdly.  Watched the last half of a film I started in hospital, a Danish film called "a beautiful life" (Netflix dubbed in English, the songs were English anyway (they do speak it better than us  🤣 ). End song just got me while waiting outside (room 2 that day), good film not Russ's usual sort to watch but as I...
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My Cancer Journey - Part 2 : The road is long 🛣️😬

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Introduction Before I begin this next part of my cancer journey if you have not read  Part 1   already .  I thought it would be either cathartic to me in some way and informative to others that maybe affected by what I had or just Cancer in general.  I often get asked about it so I put pen to paper as its been almost a year since this journey started. That and the fact if you are reading this you may have found it through my Macmillan fundraising page and I want to throw more info at you to convince you why you should part with your hard earned cash to support this wonderful charity😁 I will be honest and factual, I'm am aware this maybe hard form some to read and may be a trigger. At the end of the day I am talking about cancer here  after all. I'll try to be my upbeat self but where there may be humor (this is how I deal with things...everyone has their own way) there will be at times emotional areas to cover. In my first installment it was safe to say t...
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