Ali Beckman

Early start. I’m meeting one of the girls from my trek today in Crackington Haven and we are walking the coastal path together. Long day ahead. Tiring too in the predicted hot weather.

Long list of jobs today slowly going down. Next up dentist then a deep tissue massage. I love not working on Fridays. My four day week is always jam packed but it gives me Friday to catch up on home life.

Hospital appt this morning to find out what’s going on with the shoulder, arm and elbow. MRI scan booked but looks like that tiny bony spur found 2 years ago is causing all the issues! I just want to get back to lifting 😢

It’s a long time since I’ve sat on the balcony at a swimming pool! My daughter is doing her scuba diving training. Second session tonight, one more pool session then it’s into the sea!

Half way home after a crazy busy but fabulous few days full of love with my family and friends ❤️

Crazy busy day catching up with family. Early visit to the Trafford Centre in the morning for a couple of hours then a day of making sandwiches and the like for my sister’s 50th party!

6.5hrs to get to Manchester thanks to M5 closure 😡 Kids dropped off at my sister’s and I’m in my old box room at my mum’s house. Exhausted.

Post-work walk from home to Mawgan Porth. Every little helps towards my training.

Considering a trip to The Trafford Centre on Saturday morning as I’ve forgotten what proper shops look like. 😂 We aren’t exactly blessed in Cornwall with retail therapy. I don’t miss it as I don’t particularly like shopping but a trip to the TC would be fun.

Life is crazy busy at the moment. Heading up north tomorrow with my son and daughter for a few days of celebrations for my sister turning 50. Mr B staying behind as no-one to look after the dog!

Boscastle. Waiting for the bus to take me to Crackington Haven then it’s the tough walk back on the coastal path. Poles are at the ready.

Back on the coastal path for a solo walk today. Got to step up my training now. Not long until the big walk.

Happy 100th Birthday Sir David Attenborough. Thanks for being you and doing what you do. You are a legend and the world wouldn’t be the same without you in it. #SirDavidAttenborough #DavidAttenborough #DavidAttenborough100

How can so many people be so drunk at 8am! I can’t think of anything worse than getting on a flight completely rat-arsed!

At MCR airport ready for my flight back home to Newquay. It was a late night and a very early start. I’m totally exhausted!

Time to get myself up north for our annual conference.

Laptop off until Monday. Heading to the New Forest tomorrow for a few days of walking and cycling before picking up my daughter up from Heathrow on Sunday. Her three months in Taiwan have flown by.

Today I’m going to be exploring the Kendjiack Valley and Cape Cornwall with some friends - hike, swim, hike, swim.

Time to head to Duck HQ for a full team meeting day. Had a lovely meal with my immediate team last night. It’s been full on since Saturday and I’m exhausted!

Currently in Manchester staying with my mum. I am in my old childhood single room which always makes me feel nostalgic. Today we are off to @EmbsaySteam for a steam train ride with afternoon tea, as part of my mum’s birthday present. Looking forward to the adventure.