A #SpartaChick knows……being brave is scary but always worthwhile …you don’t need to sacrifice your own goals or be a martyr to be a loving mother, sister, wife, daughter or friend …to wear sunscreen. Adventure is important but not at the expense of your skin and health …you can’t give to others when your tank is empty (on […]
Continue readingThink back to the last time you felt confident. Truly confident. Down deep in your bones. No doubts, hesitation or self-sabotaging words. Just quiet confidence. If you’re new to endurance sports or outdoor adventures, you might not believe this — but it is possible to feel confident when you line up on the start line. Don’t get […]
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There is one word you and I use every day that creates more dissatisfaction, unhappiness, guilt, restraint, fear, self-doubt, frustration and self-sabotage amongst women.What’s the one word you use when you are feeling guilty? Should.What’s the one word you use when you put your family ahead of yourself? Should.What’s the one word you use when […]
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We met her on our first night in the Cook Islands. No sleep during the 6 hour overnight flight left us so tired, even 2 naps during the day wasn’t enough. We decided to have dinner at what we always jokingly call “nana-o’clock” (aka 6pm) so we could have an early night. We were about half way […]
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I’m a little fired up about this; you have been warned! There are a lot of topics we don’t generally talk about at dinner parties or around the BBQ. Sex, politics and money are common ones. But there are a number of other important topics women rarely talk about in private (and certainly not in public)…Our fears […]
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When I was a kid, I used to get terribly carsick. Each time we’d make the 3 hour drive to Nan and Pop’s house, we’d take the long and winding road Old Pacific Highway. These days a highway cuts a relatively straight and definitely faster path through the hills that stood between our house and theirs. […]
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I’ve been thinking about fear a lot lately - and in particular the way it shows up in my life and in the lives of the women around me. Here’s an example from my life - I launched this #SpartaChicks project well over 2 months ago now. It’s something I’ve seen a need for, and wanted […]
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I used to hate playing ‘truth or dare’ as kids. Once I was dared to knock on the neighbour’s window. I have absolutely no recollection of who dared me to do it nor of the person who lived there. The only thing I remember is how terrified I was. How times have changed! I no […]
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Women can truly be our own worst enemies at times. How many times, on hearing about an event or adventure, have you thought to yourself “I would love to do that”? But just as quickly follows the (almost instinctive) thought – “I can’t”. Or “there is no way I could possibly do that”. Or “what would [insert person’s name] […]
Continue readingI’m certain you know the feeling. You’ve got a huge and intimidating goal. You’ve had it for months - maybe even years. It could be a race or event or it might be something completely different - skydiving, applying for that job you’ve always wanted or learning French. And just before the big moment, you suddenly get […]
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