28/09/2026
Happy Monday, guys! 👋
Made it through another week and weekend 😂 Hope you all had an amazing one.
What have you all been up to? Tell me about it, what amazing things have you done?
Francesca McClory … I KNOW you’ve done something pretty amazing, so tell us all about it! 👀👏
Anyway, something I read on Instagram got me thinking.
We all post about the wins, the successes, the cool things we’ve done and the things we’ve achieved.
But we don’t tend to post about the losses, the challenges and the times things don’t quite go to plan, or the images we don’t like!
Because nobody really wants to see that, do they?
Or do they?
Personally, I actually like seeing it. When I’m having a bit of a wobble or facing a challenge, it’s strangely reassuring to know I’m not the only one.
Maybe we should share a few more of those moments too. Not just the polished highlights.
Which brings me nicely to my weekend… 😂
As most of you know, I’m a bit of a gym freak. I like doing silly things and taking on silly challenges.
This weekend I competed in the Deadly Dozen again.
Earlier this year I qualified for the UK Championships with my mate Hentie, but unfortunately I was away and I’d also just had my hernia repaired, so I probably wouldn’t have been much use anyway!
This time I teamed up with my friend Jo, and she absolutely smashed it, especially as it was her first one.
In a mixed pairing, the female has to use the male weights, so some of the things that feel relatively comfortable for me can be bloody heavy for her.
She absolutely nailed it.
We finished in 58:22, and there’s a chance our time might even qualify us for the UK Championships again. Who knows?!
But here’s the bit I wanted to share…
You see all these influencers doing Hyrox, CrossFit, Deadly Dozen, marathons, etc., and somehow they always have incredible photos.
Smiling. Looking ripped. Looking like they’re thoroughly enjoying themselves. 😂
Well… here’s the reality.
These are the professional photos I received this morning.
I’m pretty damn sure this is what most of us actually look like halfway through doing something stupid. 😂
Sweating, covered in dirt and occasionally questioning life decisions that led me there.
I’ve posted one at the end that was actually okay… because frankly, there was only one! 😂
Anyway, hopefully it gives you a laugh and a reminder that what you see online isn’t always the reality.
Have a great week, guys.
Get yourselves a laugh, get yourselves a coffee ☕️ and crack on.
Speak soon! 👊