Do you listen to your body? I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to spend some time living in Naples when my father was posted to work there for three or four years during my teenage years – and not just because otherwise I'd never have met the magnificent Mariacristina... My happy memories are … Continue reading Day +195: My body is no expert
Days +69 to +72: The invisible illness
It's been a bit of an eye-opener to see that at least some friends and family genuinely believed my post on Facebook declaring that I had completed my first triathlon. I chose a snappy, attention-grabbing description in the expectation that nobody would actually believe it, but instead would be intrigued as to what I was … Continue reading Days +69 to +72: The invisible illness
Knowing your limits
For me, one of the great joys of being at boarding school was the time and opportunity to do all sorts of different things (here I go again); the days were scheduled so as to be able to get involved in sports, theatre, drama and whatever else might take your fancy. Being a keen bean … Continue reading Knowing your limits