Van life

Happy new year to you all.  Here's hoping you have 2023 and beyond mapped out and are ready to turn the hurdles, that will appear on your horizon, into a form of exercise rather than a challenge!
I'm reminded about a client I was working with who, with persuasion from me, set out some goals for the year.  After the first quarter he was down in the dumps because he hadn't reached his goals and thought the goal setting was "a waste of time".  I pointed out that by having the goals written down he was able to see they were missed and could reflect on why they had been missed and what he needed to do to get them back on track.  If they weren't written down then he may have "thought" he was off track but wasn't sure and couldn't take corrective action as he didn't know what had caused the problem.  Having a plan and someone to be accountable to gives you a sharper focus and helps identify areas that need adjusting earlier.  It's a mindset worth developing.
The biggest change in my training in the last 6 months has been the introduction of daily yoga.  Now before you say, I don't have time for that, I'm only talking 15-25 mins a day and I can do it without leaving my home.  If you haven't got the time for that either get up earlier or stop sitting on the couch watching crap telly that won't improve your life! (sorry if that sounds a bit brutal but we all waste so much time).
I'd generally describe myself as "stiff / inflexible" so yoga is a real challenge to me.  I can now almost touch my toes but yoga is about much more than that.  It brings easier breathing and mental wellness.  With all the punishment I put my body through with my training regime, yoga helps my mind and body recover.  I use a number of podcasts and select the classes that suit my level of "stiffness"!!
But the big news is on Hogmanay we took delivery of a Camper Van!  He's been christened "Scooby" and Beth and I are planning to be away up the mountains at every available date staying over in Scooby to cut down the travel and allowing for some spectacular sunrise and sunset photos.  We will be living the "van life" as much as possible as we want to tour Scotland and the rest of the UK before heading over to Europe.  It will all be based around running and you can follow our adventures here.
So an exciting start to 2023 and some tough training in miserable conditions but the days are getting longer and therefore lighter.  Just make sure you are dressed appropriately and you'll survive whatever the weather throws at you.  It always looks worse looking out from a warm dry house or van than it is when you are out there in the elements.  And when you get back, have done your stretching and had a hot shower you will feel amazing and ready for some good food.  Isn't that the best feeling and knowing you have earned the food you're about to consume?
January is a start of a new chapter and you are the author so write the story you want to star in.  Here's to new adventures.