Fact: August 9th is National Women’s Day in South Africa. This year women (and yes men too) across the globe supported by running for change. I ran my 10km in Sudbury, ON, Canada with my family supporting and cheering me on. Quick share here – I had this piece ready the same week Jacob Blake…
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Last week I ran three consecutive km’s. Twice I may add! By EOW I aim to be at 5km. I’m recovering from a knee injury and due to COVID, suffered way too long before I could see a physiotherapist. Healing has seemed like an eternity at this point! Sharing the lessons I’ve learnt during…
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We’re back to the gym this week folks! Ring talk! Athletes, coaches and everyone in-between, COVID19 took something very dear to us all for a what seemed like an eternity! Yes, we’ve been working, staying active and if you’re like me, maybe you took the opportunity to rest more and include some other disciplines –…
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“Can daddy die like George or like the jogger mommy”? Read that again. I felt the colour drain from my face and that pre vomit taste in my mouth make it’s way to the surface. That was earlier this morning and about 8 hours later I’m still shook. The week started heavy enough to hear…
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When you’re ripe you rot, when you’re green you grow. – unknown Unknown (to me) but it’s a good one. I’ve had bosses, mentors and coaches use it. I have as well in my own moments of teaching and efforts at inspiring others. What’s this got to do with boxing, or anything in life for…
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Ring Talk Episode 3: Life Outside Life outside vs life inside the ring is what is what it is. It’s not so different when you look at it metaphorically and if one thing was clearer than clear right now, boxing (and personally I think sports in general) teaches you so much about yourself as well…
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These carrot-zucchini muffins impressed me. I mean, there are tons of muffin recipes out there and I’ve tried and tested a few myself but, modified this one with bits and pieces from one or another. I thought my substitute of the pure organic maple syrup might be too sweet but it was a perfect addition. …
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A short one but so noteworthy! “Mummy, I have to tell you something buuuut you may not like it”. That could mean ANYTHING so I joke and say, “should I be sitting down for this or just walk away now while it’s safe”. We laugh together. Opening statement: “So I got punched in the head…
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Summer is not quite over but fall is around the corner. Back to school means back to regular routines. Routines mean back to the grind and I’m all for it. Tournaments and club shows here I come! Training never stopped but it did lighten up somewhat or rather, I allowed myself to ease…
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…well, we all know how that saying goes right? In my case though, two opened and boy did I step inside! A follow up from my last post – take a read if you have the time. The 2nd Annual West Coast Wonder Women tournament was not in the cards for me in 2019 and…
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