We all know that working in a school isn’t; 9am-3:30pm job done, out the door home and free. Teachers take so much work home and sometimes fitting in a social life, let alone physical activity can seem like a distant dream. Below we are going to have a quick look at ways we can tryContinue reading “Fitting your runs in around the school day”
Author Archives: Daniel Chaplen
What we Learnt about Keeping Children Active during Lockdown?
During both school closure periods a huge emphasis has been put on keeping children’s minds and bodies healthy. There has been such amazing content available and most of it for free. It also became abundantly clear that active breaks from ‘learning’ is a necessity! So, how many of these healthy habits will we continue toContinue reading “What we Learnt about Keeping Children Active during Lockdown?”
Don’t be Caught with your Head Down
Growing up an ice hockey player you were taught from a young age to always keep your head up. In a high speed contact sport where having your head down would risk being knocked hard flat on your back it was an important lesson… Learned the hard way on more than one occasion! As IContinue reading “Don’t be Caught with your Head Down”
Inducing the Peak State
Welcome to part two of this three part guest blog by former Royal Marine Commando, Chris Chaplen. If you missed the first post click here to read it first! Time to get the ball rolling. There are 3 main components to the peak state which I will briefly summarise as a quick start guide toContinue reading “Inducing the Peak State”
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Our goals are working documents made to be edited!
It’s the time that we all look back at what we achieved over the past 12 months, and ahead at what we want to achieve over the next. Here are a few thoughts on setting your goals towards Challenge 2021! It’s easy to look around social media and see people who seem to be smashingContinue reading “Our goals are working documents made to be edited!”
Can 10 push ups make you a better teacher???
Burn out, stress, boredom are all things that we can find ourselves feeling throughout our working life. No matter our job role. Even if we love our profession it’s impossible to stay passionate and work at a top level every day. But there are simple things we can do to ensure we can live aContinue reading “Can 10 push ups make you a better teacher???”
Switching up Your Perspective
Last week I went out for a run on a route I know inside out, from my house up to the woods, a little loop then back again. However this time I made one change, I went at night! The environment I found myself in was alien, as if I’d never ran there before inContinue reading “Switching up Your Perspective”
Achieving Peak State… “But how long will it take?”
Guest blog: Chris Chaplen Over the past 18 months I have developed an obsession with motivation, performance and chasing success. I quickly learnt that trying to force yourself into this state of high performance through will power alone would only provide short term results, it becomes easy for the conditioned mind to creep back in,Continue reading “Achieving Peak State… “But how long will it take?””
Cycling Emotions!
I ride my bike everyday to get to school and back and I’ve begun to take note of the range of emotions and thoughts I feel every time I ride. Most are good, some, not so much! Below are my top 5 most common emotions and thoughts I feel whilst riding! See how many youContinue reading “Cycling Emotions!”
Fundraise for your School!
As schools we constantly find ourselves approaching the next fundraising event. National events are so well publicized that I feel there is a sense of expectation for school to take part. There is always a space for these events; the number of people they support, the amount of money that is raised and the amazingContinue reading “Fundraise for your School!”
Schools' Active Community Coach 