40th Berlin Marathon, done!

What a glorious day. Huge crowds, perfect cool running weather, blue skies, no wind and a flat course. Right from Continue reading →

Next stop, Guernsey!

It’s been a whole five days since I was at the airport. Tonight I’m flying to Guernsey for the Granite Continue reading →

Virgin London Triathlon 2013

What’s the reward for six months of training and building up to an event thats in your top three events Continue reading →

Simple pleasures on a summer evening

I love finding a good running trail. This evening I was in Alderley Edge and found a whole new selection Continue reading →

Sea to Summit – North Wales, done!

Mission successful. 32 miles and 11,000 feet ascent. We were on trails, beach, road, rock, grass, bogs, forest tracks, streams, Continue reading →

Sea to Summit – North Wales

From the Llyn Peninsula south of Anglesey in North Wales, to the summit of Snowdon, highest mountain in England and Continue reading →

Born to Run – Mersey Tunnel 10k 2013

On Sunday I awoke dehydrated after 5.5 hours’ sleep (I’d been in a cocktail bar in Manchester till after midnight). Continue reading →

Summer Swimming

I have often daydreamed about idyllic summer evenings by a lake with the sun still beating down and water warm Continue reading →