LOL I wrote Misogi and it autocorrected to misogyny. Which is not my big goal - 🤣 I used to be a runner.. long distance mostly, and when I played sport, I always played in positions that had lots of running. It was a space of calm in my body and head. the pattern of breathing, my feet hitting the pavement, and even better if I ran in the rain …. FREEDOM. I last went for a run in 2023. Before that… pre-pregnancy maybe 2019/2017 and it was very short lived.. My health nose dived in 2010, and it has been a up and down journey since. I stopped playing hockey in 2009, and between then and now - over 15 years, I have not ever been able to get back into exercise that felt ‘right’. In 2023 I was the closest I had come… I had managed to slowly work myself up to running from walking, and for the first time in forever I felt like I wanted to run. I’d get to 5pm and say “I need to go for a run today I haven’t been yet” And then I broke my foot… I did the rehab, waited excitedly to get the clearance to run.. and then i didn’t.. I don’t remember why. I’m sure there’s a whole host of reasons. BUT it’s been 2 years. Im not responsible for staff anymore.. Im building a more sustainable business model that doesn’t need me to stay late every night… My physical health is sending me signals to say I need to put myself first. So, whats holding me back… Fear? Knowing I’ve quit this more times than I’ve succeeded in the past 15 years? I have always wanted to run a marathon…. Or a 10km because I actually dont know how long a marathon is. The ‘set an achievable goal’ me says - lets set the goal at a 2km. And sure that would be more realistic. But this isn’t the ‘set realistic goals that don’t challenge you’ chat. it’s the Misogi chat and I think there’s more like a 80/20 chance I don’t run a marathon. I think, its not so much about the distance honestly.. its about being able to think of myself as a runner, and it be ‘present tense’ again. The act of wanting to go for a run, because of how it will feel.

Its origins are from Japan in an ancient Shinto ritual, that’s been reimagined for modern life and popularised by people like Jesse Itzler as a once-a-year, make-or-break challenge that stretches you beyond what you think you're capable of. Now this doesn't have to be related to your business or career ... it might be, but it doesn't have to be. The core idea? Pick something so damn hard that there’s about a 50/50 chance you might fail. Something that freaks you out and excites you — and commit to doing it in 2026. That moment of intense discomfort becomes a psychological reset, shaking loose self-limiting beliefs and expanding what you know you can handle. A Misogi isn’t about impressing anyone. It's all about you. Testing your fear thresholds, confronting the inner voice that says “I can’t,” and proving to yourself what you’re really capable of. Design yours around your biggest barriers - body, mind, work, relationships - something that’s legitimately intimidating but not reckless.

This channel is for your 🌊 Misogi one big, scary, year-defining goal. Share what you’re committing to, why it matters, ask for support, and post updates as you go.