11/09/2026
Only two days to go until the Great North Run! 🏃♂️✨The excitement is definitely real, but if I’m being completely honest, the pre-race jitters are hitting hard today. It’s funny how any upcoming challenge can instantly make us fall back into old mindsets. Along with the nerves, those familiar feelings of self-doubt from younger years have decided to creep back in. My brain is trying to replay those old tapes, telling me what I can’t do, but I have to remind myself that I am not that same person anymore. I’ve put in the miles, I’ve done the training, and deep down, I know I will cross that finish line on Sunday.
Recently, I've practiced pushing myself, challenging myself beyond my comfort zone in all aspects of life... and I'm starting to believe in me.
To anyone else battling their own inner critic this week—we've got this. The mind is a powerful thing, but our resolve is stronger.
Newcastle to South Shields, I’m ready for you. Let’s do this! 💪🎒
