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Finding Your Tribe: Networking Tips for Small Business Owners
As a small business owner, it’s normal to feel a wee bit lonely at times.
If you’re used to a bustling office and then you transition to working alone, it’s normal to want to find like-minded people you can celebrate with and confide in.
One of the best ways to find your people is through networking.
Read MoreWhat is Move Forward Coaching?
You’ve spent the last week juggling working from home and keeping your business afloat with trying to be the best parent possible. You’ve been making sure that your elderly relatives are doing ok and had a gazillion phone calls with your Dad about how to work his new iPhone. You’ve promised yourself you’ll get out for that walk or run tomorrow, but tomorrow comes and you’re back on the hamster wheel again.
Read MoreHow to Build a Running Habit (And it might not be what you think!)
Let’s get started… Some say that the act of running isn’t the hardest part of starting to run, it’s getting out the front door! In this blog I’ll help you establish a running habit. Unlike many beginner running articles we WON’T start with the first step outside but rather by tackling some of the obstacles…
Read MoreBar Hill from Auchinstarry Marina
Route Overview This 4 mile-ish circular route is suitable for walkers and hill runners. The kissing gates and steep, grassy part makes it more difficult for bikes, although there is an alternative gravel route which adds on a couple of miles. The route is a mix of trail, gravel road, grassy paths, with a final…
Read MoreHow to Fit Exercise into an already busy day
Your day is filled with back to back meetings, you’re feeling the tension. Rationally, you know that exercise is good for you and will help to tackle both the physical and mental stress, but just how do you make time in a packed schedule to fit in some exercise, when it feels like life and…
Read MoreFun Ways to Keep Kids Active this Spring Break
f you’ve ever tried to peel your child away from a screen, you know it can be harder than convincing them that broccoli is just little green trees. But here’s the secret: kids don’t hate exercise, they just don’t like boring exercise. And let’s be honest, neither do we! The best way to get kids…
Read MoreHow you can find the time to start a new healthy habit without getting up at ‘stupid o’clock’…
I’m often asked how do I find the time to train for races without running at ridiculous o’clock. That started me reflecting on the process behind not just marathon training but most of the “things” that I am committed to doing/achieving in any given week. Let’s get the “it’s alright for you” objections out of…
Read MoreCanada Wood
This 2.5 mile loop round Canada Woods is great for walkers and trail runners. The dedicated off-road cycle tracks make it a must-visit for bikes too. The loop can be extended with a 2 mile out and back taking in Rough Castle tunnel (pictured in the header image) and The Falkirk Wheel, before doubling back…
Read More4 Running Related Reads to Inspire You!
Looking for something to do when you’re not running? Here are a few titles to while a away a few hours and inspire you to keep those legs turning over too… For those interested in exploring the human capacity for long distance running try Born to Run by Christopher McDougall. Interested in the impact of…
Read MoreMindful walking just makes sense!
Mindful walking is moving while retaining an awareness of your breathing, physical sensations and your surroundings. Generally you will walk at a slower than “normal” pace and actively engage your senses to become fully present and consciously aware of the here and now. Not dwelling on the past, nor projecting into the future but focusing on the act of walking where you are walking.
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