Anxiety is described as a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. The anxious mind can be described beautifully by the Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard “Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom.” I have talked about depression and running in a previous post but today wanted to talk about anxiety specifically. I am unable to run at the moment as I am injured and I have had to be really mindful to keep anxiety in check, what better way to relieve … [Read more...]
Running away from depression
Depression is a topic I have wanted to speak about for a long while now. I have touched on it in my other blogs but really want to give it a different slant now that I have found, for me, the right balance. In less than a year I have turned my mental health around and I really want to write this post for all of you out there who battle with what is STILL a bit of a taboo subject. Are you stuck? Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you feel like … [Read more...]
Top tip to improve your running
There is something I do before every single run and it takes less than two minutes. It has been a game-changer for my running. It is called 4-7-8 breathing. It has been popularised by Dr Weil who is a leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine. A believer that health care needs an approach that encompasses body, mind and spirit. This is a particularly good technique to learn if you suffer from anxiety, get breathless on long runs or suffer pre-race nerves. I have found … [Read more...]