KJ Eastwick
Slightly crazy writer and passionate educator for those who struggle
Welcome
Welcome to my website. I am in the process of redesigning my website at the moment. This means that I have temporarily removed content. If a link does not work, please accept my appologies. I will put back the information in the next few months.
In the meantime, I hope you enjoy my journey to a higher level of fitness.
The New Fit Me! – Running 5kms
Day 5 Okay, I did not row today despite my plans. I did, however, do three hours of housework with squats, lunges, push-ups, and lifting things thrown in there. It was a workout! My heart rate got elevated, I sweated, and I felt happily…
The New Fit Me – Running 5 Kms
Day 4 I did my run this morning. Now, when I say run, I mean I walked, did some running or jogging in that walk and then walked some more. Today my brain and legs wanted to run. My muscles may have objected, but…
The New Fit Me! – Running 5 Kms
Day 3 There was nothing exciting in the exercise stakes today. I woke with a sore back which means I either slept funny or exhausted it yesterday. My vote is for exhausting it yesterday as I did feel very tired after our jaunt to…
The New Fit Me – Running 5 Kms
Day 2 I started the day with a walk. I had a companion, and we had things to do, thus it was not long a long walk. But the air was humid, so I was just as sweaty as I had been the day…
The New Fit Me—Running 5Kms
Day 1 New goal. I want to be able to run five kilometres (just over three miles) within 100 days. This seems a bit daunting to me. The furthest I have managed to run in one continuous stint is about 500 metres. This is…
Recovering from Burnout
Burnout is a funny thing It’s hard to quantify But giving the brain a mental break Is sure to rectify. 14 years a teacher In schools counted as “rather rough.” Allowed me to know my students And their lives – so different to mine….
The Rubbish
Cultural change is challenging It really is the pits No matter if you are happy to go along with it. My workplace, it is changing Better for – I believe – the rearranging But every time they speak to us I feel like I…
Burnt Out
My heart starts racing I can feel the hate Hate of my workplace But not my workmates. Every day a new thing To bring the anxiety on An argument between Admin Another edict to follow. I do my best each day And appreciate the…
