PippaD

The overall goals for 2026 are; Spiritual - Stay connected to faith in a grounded, honest way. Physical - Regain strength, health, and trust in my body. Intellectual - Use my intelligence instead of letting it stagnate.

@ShineSheets I keep being redirected away from your website? Is it a me problem or a you problem?

@smacula I started running again last spring, but the whole cancer drama interrupted things😬 Got back to it Sept, & joined a running group at the start of the year, with a beginner's group. I've made so much improvement in the last 3weeks. Biggest Shock? I've started enjoying it again!

@PippaD To be fair me of a year ago wouldn’t believe I’m doing this now. So don’t worry. If you want to and life allows (the big if), you can do some stuff and see what your body lets you

5k with negative splits! 2 weeks till 10k in London. Getting there.

The plan is to declutter the Living room bookcase tomorrow after I get back from my run club. I'm in one of *those* moods, so I've a feeling that a lot will be gone by sunset! I've started a master celebration list, but I'm still doing it. I'll finish it off tonight!

Systems We have got a cleaning routine in place, it's basic, but it's done! Last night I did a quick reset. Honestly, I was so pleased with myself! The other day, my husband & I worked together to complete all the chores/have a reset. When we work together, well, it works!

Is it strange to say that 2025 was a good year for me, because of all the hard things? Life was stripped bare. It forced us to pause, to reassess, and agree on what actually matters. 2025 was not easy, but it was clarifying. And clarity is a gift.

Was talking to @Flyfour about Cilla Black, how as a child I didn't know she was a singer, she was a TV presenter who sometimes sang. @Flyfour said, It was the same when I found out that @tonyblackburn was a singer before he was a DJ. I HAD NO CLUE! He's on in the office now!

If you want a quick giggle, have a look at the Horizon schedule. I MOVE! horizonradio.com/schedule/ Honestly, I think this is the funniest thing ever. Oh and whilst you there add us as a favourite or something so you can listen to me between 12pm and 3pm Monday to Friday!

We’re a musical theatre family. I know we’re a musical theatre family. So why am I still surprised that my husband and eldest are currently staging a full, unsolicited performance of Bat Out of Hell: The Musical in my living room?

@smacula I got back to the gym at the start of Jan, 6 months after my Op. Was running from Oct last year, so thought I'd join a group to improve... Problem is, I'm enjoying the running far too much - I'm going to become one of *those* people who talks about it all the time aren't I?!

@PippaD Ooh. Well done 👏

Morning World. Yesterday I went for a mile run before a Functional Fitness class, and then ran 2.5K after work with my local running group. This morning I got up and went to do an Accumulator at the gym, and I'm now off to work. Anybody any ideas as to why I'm feeling tired?🤣

Relaxing is weird. I've read a few chapters of my book. I've done a few chores (cleaning the kitchen, some washing, some laundry folding) I've watched a couple of films. I've baked a cake! I'm just waiting for the cake to cool so I can ice it. Then lunch & more reading!

Back in November, I booked an oven clean for today. 15 mins past the appointment time, I sent a quick text to check all was well/what time he'd arrive. Yup, you guessed it! He forgot to add me to the diary & now couldn't fit me in. So a "free" day off, where I've "relaxed".

I know it's only the 2nd January, but I've been for a walk every day this year.