My favourite marathon, 2016

A couple of weekends ago I ran the Firenze Marathon (Florence, Italy). I hadn’t done any specific training for it Continue reading →

Next stop Firenze

​It’s been a quiet few weeks since Turkey, where I went with friends for a holiday and an ultramarathon in Continue reading →

Cappadocia Ultra-Trail

Tomorrow is the Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail in Urgup, Turkey. 110 kilometres of trail running in the heat of the day Continue reading →

Funny Garmin stats

I’m back in North Wales this weekend, this time doing the Sandman ‘Savage’ triathlons, which comprise a sprint tri on Continue reading →

September is race month

Another weekend another race. This time Rat Race’s Coast to Coast, across Scotland by bike, kayak and foot. I’m in Continue reading →

Man v Mountain

​I love coming back to sea level after time spent at altitude. The process of being at high altitude kicks 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 →