Wellness Blog
International Women’s Day: Why Women Must Give to Themselves to Truly Thrive
Women are incredible at giving. We give our time, our energy, our care and our attention to the people we love.We support our families, our friends, our communities and our workplaces. We hold things together, solve problems and keep moving forward - often without...
Love Wisely
Your heart is precious. Not everyone qualifies For most of my life, I believed love meant giving. Giving more. Helping more. Showing up more. Putting myself last. I wore it like a badge of honour. I was the strong one. The dependable one. The one who would drop...
48 and Thriving: Rewriting the Story of Ageing, Perimenopause & Menopause
This morning, I ran Newport Riverfront parkrun with some of my wonderful Cowbridge Moovers and I came home with an unexpected 5km personal best of 26:34. I’m 48 years old (and no, I wasn’t wearing go-faster carbon-plated trainers!) and it took me completely by...
Sometimes an Intention Is Enough
A gentler way to begin the year We don’t always need a big goal or a clear plan - sometimes we just need a quiet intention and the courage to listen inward. When we think about a new year, we’re often encouraged to set big goals. Run a marathon. Learn a new...
Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Growth, Courage & Community
As this year draws to a close, I’ve been taking a little time to pause and reflect - not just on what I’ve done, but on what I’ve learned, how I’ve grown, and why it all matters so much to me. 2025 has been a big year. A year of stepping outside my comfort zone,...
To the Single Parents Who Find Christmas Hard
Christmas is meant to be magical. Joyful. Full of warmth, laughter, and togetherness. But for many single parents, it’s not. For many, Christmas is heavy. I know this feeling because I lived it. For six Christmases, I was a single parent and I found them incredibly...
The Most Important 6 Weeks of Your Marathon Training (That Everyone Forgets)
By Adam & Rhi Bowden Are you training for a spring marathon or half? London, Newport, Manchester - whichever start line you’re aiming for, there’s one truth that most runners overlook: The next six weeks are absolutely crucial. While most people begin to wind down...
Aligned for Success :The Posture–Energy Connection
Yesterday, I had the honour of speaking at She Thrives Cardiff, sharing a message that I believe every woman needs to hear: ✨ True alignment begins with YOU - your body, your energy, your presence. In business and in life, we often talk about being aligned with our...
Smiles Through The Miles – My Cardiff Half Marathon Story
Smiles Through the Miles - My Cardiff Half Marathon Story Yesterday was one of those days I’ll never forget.The Cardiff Half Marathon 2025 (my ninth one) and a reminder of why I love running, community, and the feeling of being well and able. The day started...
Race Week at the Cardiff Half – Protecting Your Energy
This Sunday I’ll be lining up for my ninth Cardiff Half Marathon. Every year feels special, but this one has even more meaning for me. I’m running in memory of Elizabeth Madge, my primary school and Sunday school teacher, and one of the most inspirational women I’ve...