Mel Hayes didn’t think she was fit enough, but she surprised everyone
The river in Chester was a mass of arms and legs, with everybody fighting for space. Dressed in a wet suit, swimming cap and goggles, I gently lowered myself into the cold water and took in the incredible atmosphere. I was about to start my first triathlon, and while I was nervous, excitement outweighed any anxiety. At 44, I was doing something out of my comfort zone, and before any doubts could creep in, the klaxon began to blare…
I enjoyed sports in my teens, but I stopped for a few years when I went to uni. And, after my husband Andy and I welcomed our daughter Mia in 2001, followed by Joe in 2004, I was initially too exhausted from being a mum to work out. It wasn’t until my mid-30s that I started thinking about exercise again.
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NEVER too late
Catriona had regrets about the past - but perhaps it was time to embrace her future
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Cut festive spending
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My little MIRACLE
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Why it's not too late to get a flu jab
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Stop the season AGEING YOU
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LOSE AN INCH by Christmas
Stride into shape with our simple walking plan
How to lower your cholesterol
ANNIE DEADMAN IS HERE TO HELP YOU, THE EASY WAY!
Why are we so obsessed with MOVING HOUSE?
With more homes on the market than last year, we investigate the nation's love of selling up
The ROYAL INSIDER
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