First weeks back to school and work

So the holiday came to an end, with sad news that an old friend had been involved in a climbing accident and had lost his life at only 34. I have had many days to take on board that news, but it doesn't lessen the impact much. I take from it the smallest fractions of positives I can, that he went in the manner he would have probably chosen, doing something he loved. It also serves as a reminder that we should not expect a long life, and that each day matters.

In stark contrast to that the going back to work seemed unreasonably easy this time, for all concerned. The Kids were defo ready for school again, as much as we were really. It has been a good break away and lots of family time spent laughing and doing little adventures.

Since being back we have thrown ourselves into a healthy lifestyle like so many others this time of year and my running is bringing me joy so far... long may it continue. Todays run was up on Dartmoor in the snow.14 miles of beautiful views and no one in sight. Perfect.

New Year

I have been feeling that this is going to be my year for quite a considerable time, probably since about the start of December, so all that build up was sure to make the New year fall flat in my face surely?!

It seems not so far, although it's been a sad start to the year in terms of news from afar, in terms of family life and personal achievement (all be it very early days) things are going nicely in the right direction.

The running has started and started well, with over 22 miles done in the first week. The new food regime has been extremely tasty and I have felt full of energy and ready for the day. The kids have taken to being back at school also, and we have also been able to get the home back in some sort of order. Work has been straight forward and not stressful and as a family we have been able to have some fun already with memorable days out already ticked off. I love this feeling of a new start and giving a go.... I know it never lasts the whole year, but for me it's the process of having these ideas and plans and watching some of them fail, but others blossom and come to pass.  2016, this is going to be my year, I still feel it and I love being filled with this positive feeling.