Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome

I was very fortunate to be able to speak to officer cadets from Cambridge and East Midlands university on Tuesday night. This was something I had wanted to do right from the beginning but hadn’t yet managed to achieve. Part of that was due to the timing of the...
Challenge 8.2 – Hadrian’s Soggy Wall

Challenge 8.2 – Hadrian’s Soggy Wall

I wish I could write while I run. I don’t know about you but I always have so many reflective thoughts and think ‘ooo that’s a good one – you’re just so insightful Jen!’ and yet afterwards I can barely remember… I do think it’s amazing that for 11.5 hours a day...
What is success in modern British society?

What is success in modern British society?

I saw a quote from a friend of a friend recently that I really liked. “A nice car and a big house are old status symbols. The ultimate flex is freedom” Whether that’s location, financial or time, I’m totally onboard with this. Don’t get me wrong, it’s very easy to...
Challenge 7 – Holy Cr*p that was HOT!

Challenge 7 – Holy Cr*p that was HOT!

Embracing my inner Britishness I’m just going to start with ‘holy crap that was HOT!’ Definitely the highest temperatures I’ve dealt with on any of my challenges (30 degrees Celsius +) and it added another level of discomfort for sure. The swim went really well and I...