A Gig and a Half Marathon

A couple of friends signed up for the NSPCC Milton Keynes half marathon this coming Sunday and invited me to 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 →

Foam Rollers – a new level of pain

I train inconsistently and get injured a lot. There, I’ve said it! Six days training after a week off isn’t Continue reading →

Edinburgh Marathon 2013

Last Sunday I was up in Edinburgh acting as unofficial support for some friends who were running the Edinburgh Marathon, Continue reading →

Morning of Yorkshire Three Peaks Race 2013

Race Day! Weetabix, Muesli, brown toast and jam, coffee. BBC Radio One hasn’t even finished it’s Friday night dance music Continue reading →