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Fueling the JOGLE Challenge with Soreen
Ever since I was in short pants I’ve been eating Soreen Malt Loaf (thanks Mum!) as a great after school pick me up. Fast forward 25 (or so…) years and I think I’ve been missing a trick here, as it turns out the sporting elite are munching down on this energy-rich snack too. This has … Continue reading Fueling the JOGLE Challenge with Soreen
Fueling the JOGLE Challenge – The basics
Good nutrition is important for everyone, as combined with physical activity a good balanced diet can help you to reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases (like heart disease and cancer), and promote your overall health. For anyone participating in sport and exercise will know how not eating properly can affect performance. … Continue reading Fueling the JOGLE Challenge – The basics
The JOGLE Challenge – What is it?
JOGLE, if you didn't know is simply the first letters of the start and end points of this challenge - John O'Groats to Land's End. This ‘End to End’ journey is an iconic and epic cycling challenge and for any cyclist is a true test of stamina and determination. So, why do so many people want to do it? I … Continue reading The JOGLE Challenge – What is it?
Silverstone Half Marathon
On the 12 March I ran the Silverstone Half Marathon, the second of my 12 Miles for Wishes challenges. Despite being in quite a lot of pain because of my back and left shoulder I managed to post a personal best time of 1:50:03 and placed 1763 in a 9000 strong field. This was quite … Continue reading Silverstone Half Marathon
Why? It’s the most frequently asked question
I often get asked why I am doing this, why I am putting myself through these challenges or why I chose to support Make-A-Wish UK. So, I thought I would put something in my blog that hopefully goes some way to answering those questions. What is Miles for Wishes? Miles for Wishes is a series … Continue reading Why? It’s the most frequently asked question
