Newsletter - Mandy Mazliah

Contents
4-5 Welcome letters
6 Branch buzz
7-9 New members
10-12 Diary dates
14-15 Volunteers
16-17 My life as a mum of two
18-19 How to survive a
hospital visit
20-21 Breastfeeding advice
22-23 10 foods all mums
should eat
24-25 Want to get back into
your skinny jeans?
26-27 Why running is good
for your health
28 Fancy a game of
netball?
40-41 Who’s Who…
42 Rainy day ideas
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In this issue
Editor’s letter
A spring in your step…
A few weeks ago nearly 40,000 people
took part in the London marathon. Seven
years ago I was one of them. I lined
up alongside the Rhinos, the Wombles
and the superheroes with a real sense
of excitement. I’ve never been sporty.
I certainly don’t have a natural running
physique but I was determined to get to the
finish line. At times I ran so slowly I might
as well have walked. I was even overtaken
by Jimmy Saville at one point but I crossed
that finish line feeling elated and a little
emotional, if I’m honest.
I went on to run another four marathons and although I swore I’d
never do it again, at this time of year I’m always tempted to run it
one last time. Running gets me fit, helps me lose weight and makes
me feel great. Check out more reasons why running’s good for your
health on page 26.
I suspect marathon running is a bit like childbirth. You vow never to
go through the agony again. But you get such a high when you cross
the finish line that the pain is quickly forgotten and it’s not long before
you find yourself back in the same situation. I wonder if Jackie Furley
would agree. Read her story of life as a mum of two on page 16.
Now it’s Spring and the weather’s getting better isn’t it time we all
got our butts off the sofa and got some exercise? My NCT group has
signed up to a pilates class in an attempt to get back in our jeans.
Read more from Kellie Moore on page 24 about how you can shape
up too. I’m still a good 10lbs off fitting into my skinny jeans. Maybe
it’s time I dug out my running trainers after all…
Anna Kingsley
Editor
Newsletter.editorial@southlondon.org
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