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!”
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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”
Manchester 2 London
I am really happy to announce the first ever Challenge Inspiration event. In June next year James White, a cyclist from Milton Keynes will be taking on a 2 day cycle challenge from Manchester to London in aid of Dementia UK. Working with Challenge Inspiration, the event will see James cover 297 miles across 2Continue reading “Manchester 2 London”
Challenge Inspiration – Q&A
Liam Rowlands is a Year 3 class teacher from Luton, below you can hear about how he got involved in his first endurance challenge! Tell us about your most meaningful event? The most meaningful event I have been a part of was the Queen Bee Bike & Hike where myself and 5 colleagues cycled fromContinue reading “Challenge Inspiration – Q&A”
“You wouldn’t cancel a meeting with your team leader so why should you cancel on yourself!”
With most teachers preparing for 6 weeks away from the strangest school term we have known, how can we take the healthy habits created and make them permanent changes to our lives? Actively choosing to go for a walk or bike ride during the day, a family stroll after dinner, these are healthy habits thatContinue reading ““You wouldn’t cancel a meeting with your team leader so why should you cancel on yourself!””
10 Top Tips for putting on your School Staff Active Challenge
If you’re thinking of putting on a staff challenge or active fundraiser next year take a look at our Top 10 Tips to ensure you get the most out of your event. Check out the website for more detailed explanations of the 4 categories to planning a successful event for your staff or feel freeContinue reading “10 Top Tips for putting on your School Staff Active Challenge”
What is success? And do we plan for failure?
Growing up playing sport has definitely given me a competitive streak that I bring to everyday life. If I’m not careful though the simplest of activities can suddenly become a ‘win at all costs’ situation, forgetting that success isn’t only defined by who crosses the finish line first. Creating events has made me more awareContinue reading “What is success? And do we plan for failure?”
Back to School… by Bike???
Over the past months we have become accustom to traveling by a more sustainable means. Walking and cycling have become a must. The benefits to health, wellbeing and the environment are clear, the question is: once we find our new normal, will it continue? With schools beginning to welcome back children, more staff are returningContinue reading “Back to School… by Bike???”
Choosing Your Challenge
Finding the cause or reason to run a charity event is normally the easy part, especially at the moment; we have people from all generations taking on amazing challenges that up until recently wouldn’t have dreamt they were even capable of! The events you remember will all have had something unique about them and thatContinue reading “Choosing Your Challenge”
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