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The Occasional Triumph

But when those victories do come, oh, how sweet they are…

Mart-Mari Breedt 2 weeks agoDecember 9, 2024

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Enjoying Where I Am

Do you think it’s always important to chase something?

Mart-Mari Breedt 4 weeks ago

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I recently attended a talk by Mark Sham titled Happiness Isn’t What You Think. During the presentation, he guided us through an exercise on gratitude: I feel incredibly fortunate to have many people in my life to be grateful for, but for this exercise, the first person who came to mind was my husband. Reflecting […]

Mart-Mari Breedt 1 month agoNovember 12, 2024

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Don’t stop until you’re proud

What does it mean to you to not stop until you’re proud?

Mart-Mari Breedt 2 months agoOctober 27, 2024

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Reflecting on my 2024 marathon training

In less than a week I’ll be lining up for the 2024 Cape Town Marathon. Less than a week… It’s hard to believe that by this time next week, the marathon I’ve dedicated so much to will already be behind me. The thought that I won’t run it next year makes me sad. (I’ve decided […]

Mart-Mari Breedt 2 months agoOctober 11, 2024

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Blackmailing My Processes

How often have you found yourself quitting, not on your terms, but out of frustration, emotional overwhelm or impatience?

Mart-Mari Breedt 3 months agoOctober 11, 2024

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The Power of Feeling Welcome

Can you recall the last time you truly felt welcome and at ease? How did it impact you?

Mart-Mari Breedt 3 months agoSeptember 17, 2024

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In the Thick of Things

Currently, I find myself deep in the trenches of marathon training, experiencing a touch of deja vu. At this point, the excitement of signing up has long faded, and the reality of the hard work that the challenge demands is all too real. It’s hard not to ask myself: “Why did I sign up for […]

Mart-Mari Breedt 4 months agoSeptember 1, 2024

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How close can I get?

This year, I made a mindset shift that profoundly impacted my running and life. Working with a coach comes with the benefit of having structured workouts, each with specific pace goals. Sometimes, these goals apply to the entire run; other times, my workouts are broken down into segments, each with its own target pace. Last […]

Mart-Mari Breedt 4 months agoSeptember 23, 2024

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The Power of a Stranger’s Kind Words

Recently, I had my first-ever podiatrist appointment. My left knee and foot have been troubling me since the beginning of the year and although my knee had finally improved, my foot did not follow suit, so I needed it checked by a professional. At the start of the appointment, the podiatrist reviewed my medical history […]

Mart-Mari Breedt 5 months agoAugust 7, 2024

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