mona sorensen

One small step in your trainers. One giant leap for your mind Therapist, Runner, Triathlete, Cross fitter, Coach, Coffee Lover, Mum.

[Tasha Harrison @DotDashTash]

Time for a last-minute giveaway! To win a signed copy of my summery YA romcom The Thing About Lemons, plus a snazzy lemony bookmark:

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Best of bookish luck!

[mona sorensen @runningmantra]

Today’s Office

To achieve it
You got to dream it
And when you believe it....

#dream #believe #achieve #running #runnungtherapy #ecotherapy #mindovertrainers #walkandtalk #healthybodyandmind #moveyourmind… https://t.co/RWqUuqYCg3

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And breathe......

#nofliter #lovesunsets #beautyofourworld #running #stopandlook #pause #reset #newbeginnings #createyourlife #gratitude #positivity #mindfulness #powerofbreath #atonewithnature #inspiration… https://t.co/ximi6FRcBv

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Finding ME

I find that my body-mind connection is at its strongest when I run. There really is no hiding or cheating or photo shopping of yourself. It’s you out there, all of you, and all the elements.

So when… https://t.co/o9aUvOfC4c

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BEAUTIFUL MONDAY

Your mind decides what kind of day today is. You get the day you want!

#beautifulmonday #notbluemonday #nofilter #youdecide #yougotpower #running #loverunning #yourmindisthelimit… https://t.co/PPvk9nQFUZ

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SUNRISE 🏃🏽‍♀️ RUNRISE

That feeling when you get to the top of the hill and turn back to look at the rising sun

That feeling when you’ve conquered something in your life which has felt like a long never ending… https://t.co/W6CivJtBiY

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Power of Perspective

So it’s Sunday night, I spent most of the day in my running gear but I never got to do my 10 mile run 😞

I could get sucked in to a negative cycle and spiral round in negative thoughts about… https://t.co/2eqe6IQOI1

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“What if I Fall? Oh my darling what if you fly?”

Except she didn’t ask - she just did. And she landed perfectly on the ground beneath her feet.

Be a kid again - and truly live in the moment.

Banish:
Self doubt.… https://t.co/OViI0m3FPL

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Happy 2020!

I have deliberately stayed away from social media over the last week or so and not even posted my annual new year reflections on Facebook which I always do! I wanted to enjoy the last few days of 2019… https://t.co/VQ2UhE9zPs

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Remember: it always HURTS before getting better

One thing I’ve learnt about pain - whether physical or emotional - it really DOES get better over time and it really DOES make you stronger.

8 mile hilly run up to… https://t.co/zWA0UgehAV

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Setting my running intentions for 2020

I always pack my trainers wherever I go. This last month has been one of injury and illness so I’m slowly getting back to running and working out. Small steps. It can be… https://t.co/AXnrGMREKz

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The most simple and powerful quote I know

Don’t wait for that perfect moment
Don’t let fear hold you back
Don’t compare yourself to what others might be doing or not doing
Don’t let others step on your ideas
Be… https://t.co/D5LYlWKlRh

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SETBACKS

Try replacing that word with ‘LESSONS’

I picked up an injury and wasn’t able to train at all for two weeks. Initially I felt really down about having to stop (I didn’t stop at first and still tried to… https://t.co/vkaFuV0RAY

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HOW to stand up to the voice that talks you out of DOING

Yup - you know the one I’m talking about. The voice in your head that’s says:

Just keep snuggling under the duvet surely you can run a bit later
Come on -… https://t.co/q8C8Kn5p5O

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PERSPECTIVE

Sometimes just the simple little change of looking at something from a different angle or perspective can bring a whole new meaning to life/ a situation/ a dilemma/ a challenge/ a dream

So if you choose… https://t.co/Qc6pSmFLYP

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Monday’s Mantra

I firmly believe that the best way to ensure a positive start to the week and therefore the mindset is to get outside and move.

Start your week with a run, Walk, swim, bike, spin, gym, dance,… https://t.co/DiAaFg4QZf

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STRESS AWARENESS DAY

Coming down to the seafront for a run always does me wonders. It doesn’t matter what kind of space I’m in, what kind of day I’ve had, how much I hurt, how tired I am, how u motivated or down or… https://t.co/L53ojtsHBO

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Gale force winds and rain

I am generally a fair weather runner/ cyclist but with all the rain and wind we have down here - sometimes you just gotta bite the bullet and go. Yesterday was about finding some shelter… https://t.co/pPrDToOvlY

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The dark side

I love this time of year. My birthday, change of season, clocks going back, Halloween and a chance to play a little more with my dark side.

We are all such multi faceted creatures full of such… https://t.co/DnSynGnhQd

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My running mind

My mind is never quiet when I run. I think I process I ponder I reflect I question I reminisce I solve I dream....sometimes I need that space and close off from the outside world.

The outside… https://t.co/y9qwmCvWhV