In my post about the 2017 Ealing Half marathon, I explained a little about the challenges of running. Even though I had …
Category: Physical
Ealing Half Mini Recap – Sept 2017 – The Mental One
A shorter recap of this year’s Ealing Half. You can read a fuller review from last year here. I’m not sure why …
Great North Run – Sept 2017 – The Iconic One
The Great North Run has been on my bucket list for many years. Just like the London Marathon, you wake up on …
12 mistakes about running and made by runners
There are the general running/life tips that help– get quality sleep, stay hydrated, eat good food….. Then there are the training tips …
Playing to win, or playing not to lose?
The other day I came across this quote – “For the past three years, I have been playing not to lose. After …
How do I get the smell out of my cycling/running shoes?
My cycling shoes and running shoes have been living outside for the last couple of days. Following the rain last week, both …
Ride London 46 Recap – 30th August 2017
I’ve been cycle commuting on and off for 7 years. I rarely do more than 7-8 miles in one go. Two laps …
How to buy the right running shoes
The great thing about running is how little kit you need. The one essential piece of kit you do need is your …
Halfs on the Horizon – Am I improving?
As ever, I’ve let things slide. Races (at which I’m excellent at booking) are quickly rushing up on the horizon. There are …
7 expensive bits of running kit you don’t need
If you’re anything like me, before you start anything, you need to be prepared. Everything has got to be in place, just …