The trade off...

On Sunday I was sat at my nephew’s 2nd birthday party, watching my brother-in-law chase his toddler around while holding a 5-month-old baby at the same time.

At the other end of the parenting spectrum, I was relaxing in the sun, watching my three (older) kids fully eOn Sunday I was sat at my nephew’s 2nd birthday party, watching my brother-in-law chase his toddler around while holding a 5-month-old baby at the same time.

At the other end of the parenting spectrum, I was relaxing in the sun, watching my three (older) kids fully entertain themselves. He looked over at me and said,

“My god, you really are through it, aren’t you?”

And, until the teenage years arrive in full force, hopefully I am.

This phase opens up opportunities to get your life back a bit. But let’s be honest, the things you used to do for fun aren’t quite as appealing anymore.

• Late nights out and drinking? Not worth the hangover.

• The team sport you used to play? No longer an option.

• Your mates? Many are still in the thick of early parenting and hard to pin down.

So what now?

If you don’t want to spend every evening watching mindless Netflix, you’ve got to fill that gap with something better. This is where more challenging, more fulfilling pursuits start to creep in.

And that’s exactly where I’m at.

I’ve got a little more freedom, but my knee is not playing ball and it’s frustrating. The timing couldn’t be worse: Summer is here, I want to run, I want to ride, I want to play football with my son in the garden, but I can’t.

Now luckily, I know how to fix it.

But that doesn’t mean I want to write my own rehab programme. Like I’ve said before, I need a me to fix me, we all need help sometimes.

I’m a pretty laid-back guy. I don’t like fuss. I try not to complain. I tell myself everything is fine.

But this week I realised... that’s part of the problem. It’s not fine.

You only get so many years to enjoy training. And even fewer to actually get better at it. You might be telling yourself it’s all good, but if you fast-forward ten years and look back at this moment… will you regret sitting on your hands?

Of course you will.

So today, I’m starting my comeback. The goal is simple: Back running in eight weeks.

Why now?

Last week I chatted to someone on LinkedIn who’s been struggling with a hip issue. Our first conversation was eight months ago. Last week.. He was in the exact same place.

Eight months. NO PROGRESS.

At some point, you’ve got to draw a line in the sand. You’ve got to get help.

And if you’ve found someone with a solid background and proven results, what’s stopping you?

Why wouldn’t you try?

This mindset makes no sense to me. And I hope it doesn’t make sense to you either.

You can do amazing things - even as a busy parent - if you stop letting these problems stack up.

If you want to see how I’ve helped others get unstuck and start moving forward, check the testimonials on my the website.

And when you’re ready, drop me a message. Not because you’re broken, but because you’ve got much more to give.

What's been happening at Razor Performance

Last weekend one of my clients took on his first Hyrox. Goal was under 1.24. Stretch target was 1.20.

He ran a 1.20.28.

His first go. New baby in the crowd. Music, noise, chaos - and he nailed it.

But here’s what’s more important: He wanted to feel better, look better, and stay injury-free while training hard. We did that too.

Here’s what he had to say: 👉 Watch the short video here

Quick round-up:

• 2 new starters (including the guy in today’s story and an elite-level golfer)

• London Marathon PB block has now turned into Ironman prep

• Clients returning to running post-knee and hip rehab

• Shoulder rehab ahead of rugby preseason

• One recovering from hip surgery

• One quietly chasing a 1000lb club… he doesn’t know it yet

• And long-term clients staying strong and athletic whilst travelling the world and working hard.

Finally, I'm not sure if he reads this, but I saw a pic of a long term client presenting at a conference.

• Looking athletic AF

• Sharp haircut

• Filling out a white jacket that only an athletic man can wear.

• Bossing the room

• In his 50's

Now thats confidence!!! Had to message him about it, what a great place to be!!!

One question for you:

Has something been holding you back? A challenge you’ve been thinking about for too long? A niggle you’ve convinced yourself will just go away?

Maybe now is your line-in-the-sand moment too.

If you want some perspective, clarity or a plan - I offer a free 30-minute training audit for all newsletter subscribers and connections.

No sales. No fluff. Just value.

👉 Book your training audit

Until next time,

Andy/Razor