After Cyril

We completed the Forest of Dean Half Marathon yesterday. I was well under my target time and over £500 was raised for Cancer Research and Reorg Charity. I'm now back at work, albeit on reduced hours and light duties. Things are marching back towards normality. It seems like a natural point to end my second Blog.  I do feel, sometimes, like I've been given a second chance at life. Well, a third chance really. While that's a cause for celebration, it's also a cause for concern. Am I living with the double edged sword of being a double cancer survivor who is prone to relapses in the future? I don't know the answer to that question.  What I do know is that I intend to work on being mindful and present every day. I intend not to dwell on the past and not to be over anxious about the future. I intend to hold my loved ones more tightly and appreciate the small and simple pleasures of everyday life. I intend to say "yes" more to the things that matter to me and ha...

I ran a 22:07 Parkrun this morning, a sub 2 hour half marathon on Wednesday and a solid 10km on Monday. I'm starting to believe that I can use the challenges of this year as fuel to be stronger, faster and healthier than I was before APML. Breaking my finger a few weeks ago has meant I've been, once again, sidelined from the BJJ and MMA mats. It's also affected the type of weight training I can do. Thankfully, it hasn't affected my running and that's been my focus lately. I've had a really strong week and felt like I caught glimpses of my old self. This coincided with my latest blood test results which are almost back to normal. Energy levels are returning, the brain fog is lifting and I'm feeling good. The consultant told me it can take 6-12 months to get back to full fitness. Challenge accepted! As August and the school holidays drew to a close, I managed to get to my first fell race in over a year at Eyam. It was tough but the scenery was incredible and I...