The 30th Athens Classic Marathon – Race Day!

Despite best intentions to get an early night before the marathon, I found myself still sat at an Italian restaurant Continue reading →

Next stop, Athens!

I’m amazed how much kit I’ve just packed for the Athens Classic Marathon. Race belt, painkillers, Vaseline, plasters, Imodium, energy Continue reading →

The Sandstone Trail Race 2012

Highlights: Gaining a last-minute place, strangers giving me food, plenty of water stops, friends pacing me, easily navigated course. Lowlights: Continue reading →

Thinking about polishing off the Sandstone Trail

Last weekend I finished my working week on Saturday, leaving me with one precious weekend day to spend in the Continue reading →

Must Tri Harder

Last Saturday, with 2.5 weeks preparation and recovering from a cold, I faced my first open water triathlon. Tatton Park Continue reading →

Stitched Up on the Queen’s Jubilee

It’s less than a week till I shall be making camp on the Lower Kahiltna Glacier. Packing has now become Continue reading →

Snowdon, mountain of many faces

Last weekend was another successful Denali training weekend, again in Snowdonia. On the Saturday, we took the path from Llanberis Continue reading →

My First Half Marathon

Running on roads has not always been high on my list of ‘likes’, but with good company the miles have Continue reading →