Training for the TCS London Marathon continues with the 18 mile long run this weekend. The route is planned and the car support in place. I was delighted to meet up with some of the other Isabel Hospice runners last week and even more delighted that some are joining us this Sunday to run with the Lindsey Fitness Running Club. It makes such a difference to run with others at this point , to share thoughts, fears and strategies along with encouragement and support for anyone who may have any self doubt.

 But for both the Resetters and  for the runners what is key to their successful achievement is .. MINDSET or 'setting the mind.'

The most effective way to do that is to practice Visualisation...

"Visualisation is the practice of imagining what you want to achieve in the future  The process of visualizing directs your subconscious to be aware of the end goal you have in mind."

Case scenario - have you or have you ever known someone declare " I knew that was going to happen!"  when something hasn't gone to plan, failed to achieve something, or just didn't happen. Ask yourself was it because you or they continually thought negatively to yourself,  talked yourself down or out of something, giving thought and energy to everything that could go wrong?...and then it did!

But what if it didn't, what if you made it go right?

Those that know me, family,  friends, members at class, running club or those that do the Resets with me , know my thoughts on positivity, self talk, and visualisation.

Ask yourself have you ever wanted something so badly, that you went all out to get it, you did everything you needed to do to make it happen - it may have been a holiday you wanted to go on, the car or house you wanted to buy, the person you wanted to marry , the wedding of your dreams?

You did everything you needed, went all out to make it happen - and it did, didn't it!

You made it happen!

 You attached such emotion, and desire to wanting it and seeing it happen in your imagination, everything you thought , said or did lent itself to achieving  just that that ........and it did because you didn't entertain anything less!

                                                 YES YOU CAN!

Life will always throw curveballs that are beyond our control of course but when it comes to self achievement whatever that might be, you are your own director of circumstance.  

The example I always give for myself is running a marathon.  As soon as I have entered even if its a year in advance, even before the training starts,

 I start visualising just how I will feel at the end of it!!. How I will feel crossing the finish line, wearing that medal having run and enjoyed every single mile. I apply the same process to the long training runs, visualising completing the route  in my mind always first thing in the morning and last thing at night 2-3 weeks in advance. If any negative thoughts or self talk starts I dismiss it and flip it for positive ones in an instant now - I am well practiced, it becomes easy. It makes it happen for me despite the miles of training, the whole process gets me to the end goal without a shadow of doubt.

Visualisation for the resetters starts from the off, seeing themselves as already changed or revisiting and remembering  a time when they were happy with the way they looked and felt.  How wonderful, and happy that feels. We build on that and make the visualisation even more incredible. Everything they do on the Reset embeds and lend itself to taking then on a forward journey to being how and what the want to be.

The brain doesn;t know the difference between what is real and what is imagined. When you create the feeling and emotional desire of achieving something or you as already changed, the body lends itself to doing just that and works towards that goal. Everything you think and do will take you in the right direction as a given. See it - in your minds eye,  Believe it  with a passion, Achieve It - Yes you will !

To Enter a Quiz Team, Buy Raffle Tickets, and Enter a Bid!!

CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT & RAFFLE

TOMORROW NIGHT

 Friday 10th March - Mill Green Golf Club

7pm for 7.30pm Start

9 TEAMS Entered

STILL TIME FOR LATE ENTRIES!

The Lemon Sherbets

Wilebore Wonders

The Dream Team

The Body Formers

Golden Girls and Supporters

The Amigos

The AmiGIRLS

Felix 5

Never Gonna Quiz You Up

Date : Friday 10th March 2023
Venue; Mill Green Golf Club, Gypsy Lane , Hatfield, AL7 4 TY
Time: 7pm for 7.30pm start
Team; Up to 8 people per team
Entry Fee: minimum Donation of £10 per person

AND

PLUS

If you are or know a Tottenham Hotspur Supporter I have an

 uber special prize for bidding on .........

FOOD MATTERS... Mediterranean Chicken Tray Bake

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 red peppers deseeded and cut into chunks
• 1red onion, cut into wedges
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 4 skin on chicken breasts
• ½ x 150g pack full-fat garlic & herb soft cheese
• 200g pack cherry tomatoes
• handful black olives

METHOD:

• STEP 1: oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Mix the peppers and onion on a big baking tray with half the oil. Transfer to the oven and cook on the top shelf for 10 mins.
• STEP 2 : Meanwhile, carefully make a pocket between the skin and the flesh of each chicken breast, but don’t pull off the skin completely. Push equal amounts of cheese under the skin, smooth the skin back down, brush it with the rest of the oil, season, then add to the tray along with the tomatoes and olives. Return to the oven and cook for 25-30 mins more until the chicken is golden and cooked. Serve with  sweet baked potatoes, if you like - ENJOY!

Don't forget to book your Lindsey Fitness Classes!

- HiiT, WalkFit, and Aerobics for up to six weeks in advance!

or get in touch to book a FREE Class of your choice to try out.

Dates For Your Diary 2023

NO CLASSES

Monks Walk - Saturday 18th March

Monks Walk - Saturday 6th May - 'The Hen' 

Monks Walk - Saturday 27th May- 'The Wedding' 

CLASSES CLOSED

Monks Walk, Presdales & Wodson Park

 Thursday 15th June - Saturday 1st July inclusive

Classes resume from Monday 3rd July

*Please use Online replay sessions

Have a very wonderful week , Love Lindsey xxx