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Ultra Running for Dogs Trust
I am running the Race to the Tower 2022 ultra marathon (53 miles) along the Cotswold Way to raise funds for the Dogs Trust. ** You can donate to my JustGiving page by clicking here. ** I am at 80% of my target - Thank you to everyone who has supported me so...
Ultra running for Dogs Trust charity
I am running the Race to the Tower 2022 ultra marathon (53 miles) along the Cotswold Way to raise funds for the Dogs Trust. You can donate to my JustGiving page by clicking here. I have a wonderful dog (Chocolate Labrador) who loves running, and many people that I...
Tapering for the 2021 London Marathon
It is now less than 2 weeks until the 2021 London Marathon. I cannot believe how fast the time has gone from gaining a place until now. I will be the first to admit my training has not gone to plan, and I wish I had done more - I think everyone does. Now is the...
Canoe trip on the river Wye
Anyone that has travelled by water will know it is something special. Floating along in a canoe, essentially sitting on the water, allows for a completely different view than walking, running, or riding a bike. When travelling alongside a river, we almost always...
Final training push for the London Marathon
It is only a few weeks until the 2021 London Marathon. Recently my training has ‘stumbled’, and this week I need to pull up my socks! A busy workload, weather, and lack of motivation haven’t helped…. We all go through periods of uncertainty, self doubt and ‘lack of...
The first Esri UK Virtual Annual Conference 2021
This year as COVID-19 still causes devastation worldwide, Esri UK are holding their Annual Conference virtually for the first time on 8th June 2021. You can find out more and register here: Esri UK Annual Conference 2021 - Virtual | 8th June 2021. The conference once...
First day of training build up for London Marathon
It is Monday, it is not raining, and the day has been full of clear blue skies. I have worked productively all day. It has been a good day. All of this is secondary though to one thing... first day of London Marathon training build up is done! I am running to raise...
Wow! I am running the London Marathon 2021 for MapAction
I have very kindly been offered a place at the 2021 London Marathon to help raise funds for MapAction. I will be pulling on my trainers and putting in the many miles and hours of training so I can give my best on the day of the marathon... all to maximise awareness...
What a year… see you 2020!
Well, what a year 2020 has been. Many, if not most, of us have had our plans put on hold due to COVID19 this year, and many have had it a lot worse. I didn’t manage many of my outdoor adventure or running plans. I should have made the most out of being at home more...