Elbrus North High Camp 17/8

​North High Camp, Elbrus, Russia, Wednesday 17 August 2016: We’re higher on the mountain now – high camp at 3700 Continue reading →

Low on Elbrus

I’m writing this from the base camp on the north side of Elbrus at 2590 metres. The facilities are spot Continue reading →

Next Stop Russia

It’s been a busy couple of weeks. I’ve found myself cycling around London more than ever before, and between cycling, Continue reading →

Ironman II

Last weekend was my second Ironman triathlon, this time in Zurich, Switzerland. I have to confess that my swimming and Continue reading →

All My Bags Are Packed…

I’m ready to go, to Ironman Zurich, straight out the door… My bike is bagged, as is the rest of Continue reading →

Comrades Down Run 2016

It’s been two weeks since the Comrades Marathon in South Africa. 56 miles on roads “down” from Pietermaritzburg, over hills, Continue reading →

The Road To Durban

Sunday 29th May will be the 91st Comrades Marathon, the longest single day running event I’ve entered to date at Continue reading →

A Dirty Weekend

Not that kind of dirty weekend- I’m talking about Rat Race’s obstacle course race, set in and around the grounds Continue reading →