30/07/2025
Penrose 10K 💥 | Health, Headspace & Showing Up
Me and Bates hit the trail this morning for a solid 10K run – first time I’ve run that distance in a while, to be honest. When he suggested it last night, I was like “Are you mad?” 😅 But I stuck on my man-the-f**k-up pants and got to it.
We met at 8am sharp at Penrose, and we smashed it – came in at 58 mins. Sub 1 hour. Chuffed is an understatement 👊
This run meant more than just distance. A few months ago, I had a blood clot out of the blue, which led to further tests – including one that raised some concerns around my prostate. It was a heavy few months. Multiple consultant visits, scans, bloods… and a whole lot of mental noise.
I’m relieved to say all my latest bloods came back in range this week 🙏 Hopefully that puts the big C-word to rest. But I’ll be real – it shook me. I’ve had to dig deep mentally. But it’s also been a wake-up call, and I’ve made some massive changes since:
• Stripped back my diet – loads of anti-inflammatory foods, fruit, broth, and intermittent fasting.
• Cut out the casual drinks.
• Got moving again. Just simple runs, a few circuits – but wow, the mental shift was instant. Felt like flicking a switch.
This scare’s made me appreciate life in a whole new way. And I know I’m lucky. I’ve spoken to a few mates recently who’ve had similar prostate scares – I guess we’re all getting to that age now. If you’ve been through something similar, just know you’re not alone and chat about it because that can make such a difference 🙏
And of course, this journey made me think of my mate Guy. What he faced with unshakable courage. He taught me about acceptance – and the power of being present with what we have. Miss you G 💙🦋
So yeah, today was more than just a run. It was a little win for the body, a big one for the soul.
Swipe for a few pics from the trail – and if you’re on a comeback too, physically or mentally, I’m with you 💪