Colette Weston 🏊🏻♀️🚴🏼♀️🏃♀️🇬🇧
@coletteweston
The most interesting people I know still don’t know what they want to do! Nice, speak Geek/Cyber. OW Swimmer / triathlete / IM70.3 / GBR AquaBike! Neo-generalist & restless multi-disciplinarian! Described as “scarily good!” 😈
It’s #5pmFriday time & standing on the beach for the eclipse made one thing clear, life is happening right now. Don't leave your goals on hold for a "next time" that may never come. Seize the day & make memories now! 🌒
It’s #5pmFriday time & your weekly reminder is right here. Put down the spreadsheets, stop stressing over the inbox, & step into the weekend with a little perspective. Work hard, but don’t take life too seriously. Time to enjoy the moments that actually count! 🥂🍾
It’s #5pmFriday & time to close the laptop. Remember: your worth isn’t measured in tasks completed or problems solved. You are not a tool to be used until you break. Rest, reset, & just be, no performance required this weekend.
it’s #5pmFriday & I’m reflecting on pushing past my limits in the water the other week. Doing the hardest thing first takes guts, but it makes every obstacle after seem easy. What’s the "feared thing" you’re going to tackle next? 🏊♀️🏔️ #Mindset #Endurance #Resilience
#5pmFriday & time to reflect on doing the difficult things we’ve never tried. Robin Sharma was right: pushing beyond our comfort zone awakens hidden talents we never knew we had. Last week I did my longest ever swim, what's one hard thing you'll tackle this weekend? 🏊♀️
#5pmFriday & it's time to look back on your week. Every single small win counts. Don't underestimate the progress you made, step by step. Have a restful weekend!
#5pmFriday & another week is in the books. Giant breakthroughs are great, but simply refusing to quit is where strength is built. Like Lewis, if we keep showing up - still we rise. Now I’m ready to chill & watch the F1 this weekend! 🏎️💨 🏁
It’s #5pmFriday time & I'm reflecting on last weekend at Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon. I may not be the fastest, but leading by example & inspiring junior athletes to love sport for life is the real win IMHO! 🥇👍 Clubs always need volunteers, join in & make a difference! 🙌
It's #5pmFriday time & I'm reflecting on last week's Great North Swim. Not every chapter goes to plan, & facing a Big Hairy Audacious Goal can be terrifying. But as the image reminds us, if you can't beat fear, just do it scared. Keep showing up & growing. 🌊🏊♀️
It's #5pmFriday time & this image is a great reminder that weekends aren't an escape from life, they’re part of it. I’m making time for what matters by taking on the Great North Swim in Windermere with my daughter tomorrow. What are your weekend plans?
It’s #5pmFriday & time to pay it forward. Heading to Ironman Bolton this weekend to support my Triathlon Club. Looking at these photos reminds me that my teammates were integral to getting me across that finish line that day. This medal means the world. #AnythingIsPossible
It’s #5pmFriday time & here is your weekly reminder: pressure isn't failure, it's preparation. If you're starting over or sitting in the silence right now, trust that something stronger is being formed. Drop a 👍 & give yourself some grace tonight & this weekend!
#5pmFriday & reflecting back on an amazing Sunday marshaling at Southport Tri. From the calm of a stunning sunrise, to the chaotic storm of the open water swim, to a massive well-deserved treat. Life is all about balancing the hard work & the rewards. Happy weekend! 🍦
#5pmFriday & I’m clocking off. 🚴♀️ Use this time to pursue the things that actually make you smile!😁 Regrets are usually the things we didn’t do, & risk is just the price of admission for a life you love. What’s one small risk you’re taking for your happiness this weekend?
It’s #5pmFriday & this Bank Holiday reminded me that rest isn't a reward, it’s a requirement. I traded my "to-do" list for time with my mum & my eldest, followed by the sleep I needed.😴 Give yourself permission to be "unproductive" this w/end. You can’t pour from an empty cup!
From the wind & rain of the “Kona of the North” yesterday to the peace of a Bank Holiday. 🌧️ 🌬️💨 Volunteering as a marshal, it was inspiring to see the grit out there, but today is for R&R. Big respect to all the athletes. Happy #MedalMonday to everyone who earned theirs!🏅
It's #5pmFriday time & the perfect moment to reflect. Some weeks are ordinary, some awful, but they all lead us back to amazing. Wishing you a peaceful weekend❣️
It’s #5pmFriday & I’m thinking about the feelings that often come with a side of imposter syndrome. New projects can look like a forest of branches, making us feel small. But you don't need to master the woods today, just stay steady & focus on the path right in front of you. #MH
It’s #5pmFriday time & another week is in the books. Reflecting on the quiet journey depicted here… Whether it was a stellar week or a tough one, it's all part of the larger experience. What's one thing from this week that taught you something? 🤔 Enjoy the weekend 🍷 #Mindfulness
It’s #5pmFriday & what a week to start a new contract! Navigating a VUCA world is a challenge, but a rewarding one. Now, it's time to trade complexity for calm. Stepping away to recharge so I can hit the ground running on Monday. Cheers to the weekend & new beginnings!
#5pmFriday & I’m reminded that I’m an endurance athlete. Both in sports & in life it’s not about how many times you stumble. It's about the resolve to finish. Every interview, regardless of outcome, is training. I’m stronger, I’m prepared & I'm ready to take on the next stage.
It’s #5pmFriday & the "experience" is real! 😅 After two 2nd-round interviews in two days, 🤞 I’m officially retiring from answering questions until Monday. Time to trade the "star technique" for some five-star relaxation. Have a great weekend, everyone! 🥂
A bit late with #5pmFriday & I’m officially letting my weird out to play. Life is too short to be boring, find your fellow weirdos & make some noise this weekend. If you aren’t scaring off the "normal" people, are you even doing it right? 🤘🔥 Let me know what you’re up to!
It’s #5pmFriday & I’m prep’ing for a #IWD2026 Candlelight March to Remember Women Lost to Femicide. As a survivor who nearly became a stat, I march for those who can’t. The theme "Give to Gain" reminds us that progress requires investing in women’s safety. We deserve safety.🕯️
It’s #5pmFriday time & the best way to spend the weekend is outgrowing the versions of yourself that others were comfortable with. Disappointing people who want you to stay small is actually a sign of progress. Keep growing & have a great weekend.
It’s #5pmFriday time & I’m leaning into being "weird." People call me bonkers for how hard I push my body, but that grit is exactly what sparks my most innovative solutions. We don’t change the world by being normal. Stay weird, keep innovating.
#5pmFriday & here’s the truth… Only 1% of women push themselves physically to the edge like I do. Most call it insane, I call it necessary. Age doesn't define my ceiling, my work ethic does. I’m ready to take this intensity to a whole new level. Who’s coming with me? 🔥
#5pmFriday & a reminder that it’s ok if "getting through" was your only achievement this week. This time of year is draining, so be gentle with yourself. Take a breath, log off, & remember that better days (& better weather) are coming. Pic of my swim spot that keeps me going!
It’s #5pmFriday time & the perfect moment to reset. The job hunt has been a series of falls lately, but I’m still standing. Shichiten Hakki: Fall seven times, rise eight. If you’re struggling too, remember that your resilience is your greatest strength. Keep going. 💪
It’s #5pmFriday again & we officially made it through the week following #BlueMonday. 🧊 This quote was a great reminder for me at the start of the week: success is a pivot, not a point. Shake off the January blues, celebrate the small wins, & keep striving for greatness. ✨💪