I was cleaning out my desk draw at home, looking for the cable to charge my Garmin when I came across a cutting from a local paper. The story was about my Grandma and the party she had at her home to celebrate her 100th birthday. A huge milestone and a celebration of an inspiring … Continue reading My favorite challenge of 2017 – The National Three Peaks
January training plan review
In January I drew up and publicly committed to a training plan, to help instill more structure and therefore further improvements in my running and cycling. So what happened? Did I stick to the plan? Have I risen to glory or gone down in flames? Performance against the plan After lots of research I drew … Continue reading January training plan review
Stripped bare – it’s time to change
Today it’s Time to Change and to talk about mental health. For some it’s not an easy or comfortable conversation, but it is one that needs to be had. So, today I share what makes me, me - in the hope that it helps start a conversation for you or someone you love. Please read on... This … Continue reading Stripped bare – it’s time to change
Committing to a training plan
Committing to a plan I recently posted about my training plan for January. I am now two weeks in to that plan and wanted to share some of my thoughts on training, why and how I came up with this plan. I’ve set my 2018 goals – to run more and faster - and challenges … Continue reading Committing to a training plan
Why exercise and adventure is my new drug
Why did you want to become active, did you have a moment when you realised something had to change?
What next?
Miles for Wishes was a year of challenges all in aid of Make-A-Wish UK. With 2018 fast approaching, thoughts naturally turn to “What next?” I love Make-A-Wish and what they do and I will continue to be an active supporter and fundraiser for them, how could I not be after what has been an amazing … Continue reading What next?
Two sides to every story
There are two sides to every story and my year of challenges in aid of Make-A-Wish UK certainly has that. I have no real connection to Make-A-Wish – I’ve not been granted or involved in a wish – it is a Charity that I felt does something that is simply brilliant. Make-A-Wish grant the one … Continue reading Two sides to every story
JOGLE kit list – Top 10
I shared a little video of the equipment and clothing being taken on my 9 day, 950 mile John O’Groats to Land’s End cycling challenge. I wanted to follow that up with a few blogs about how I got on. So, here’s a really quick run-down of the 10 absolute best things I took with … Continue reading JOGLE kit list – Top 10
Cycling, a List to end all Lists
What have I learnt on my first long distance cycling challenge? Here's my list to end all lists of all things cycling.
My favorite cycling recipes
I love cooking and I love to eat healthily, but its always nice to have something that's both good and feels like a treat when you've been out on the bike. So here are just a few of my 'go to' recipes that work for your lunch box or as a post ride / … Continue reading My favorite cycling recipes
Guy Stapleford Ultra 