Olympic Gold & Silver. The journey has just begun…
If you had asked me if I was any good at dealing with uncertainty a few years ago I would have said yes sure! After going through the last year, I can now say I was kidding myself 😊! This last year has been a real year of learning: As my comfort zone most definitely …
Well, a door closed - now a very different one opens... I have the opportunity to return back to NZ in the next few months, and start what I can only describe as a 'real job' in November. I have known it was a possibility for a while... Two roads diverge and all. But it's …
The last year it has been a rare day that I have access to a good kitchen, a decent supermarket, and the time and inclination to actually cook. However, I am trying to get back into the habit, taking those moments when I can, such as today! My standard summer lunch is a variation of …
I have always loved this poem since I read it at high school (the only poem I have ever remembered). Maybe it resonates because I am not the biggest fan of decisions: Sailing tactical decisions? No problem! Food at a restaurant for dinner? Ahhh... Luckily with PJ we can usually order the 2-3 things I …
In March I packed up my life in NZ, sold my car, as well as anything else that looked like it had some value (except my MTB & one set of kite gear as a girl has to keep some toys!). With no income on the horizon I needed something to keep me going! As …
After waiting for an answer since my trial with Brunel, I finally know today, that no, I will not be going back to sail with the team again, I am not required... It is a strange mix of emotions... On one hand, I have pushed hard this last year to get myself in contention - …
Well this is kinda cheating, I mean it is still August... But anyway, there is a bit at the start to catch up on! August started in sunny (not) Gosport, training on Brunel, getting ready for the Round the Island race and the Fastnet. I was in a pretty dark place, the rope burn on …
I have been mostly lucky I think throughout my sailing career to escape too many serious injuries (although actually now looking back I can see a few!!), but I have always had pains and imbalances that affected me while training and race. For the six years leading up to London I had rather consistent pain …
So, starting the day, not always the easiest task, but luckily for me I just rather love breakfast so I am always pretty happy to eat it at least! I am probably a little boring when it comes to breakfast variety, but when you find something you love, why change?? Today like most days is …
Balance. What exactly is balance when it comes to fitness & lifestyle. For me, thats a question that I probably still can't answer as well as I should! Having been a high performance athlete for as long as I can remember, fitness has always been a part of my work. My body was my tool, …
Jo Aleh :: The Journey 