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Getting back in to running
It has been a little while since I had a really good series of runs. From a batch of injuries to lack of motivation, I am only really getting back into serious running now. I was certainly lacking motivation. To get myself going again, I started slowly, limiting...
Quantic Executive MBA – Early Thoughts
I have recently started the Quantic Executive MBA, and after about 2 months, I thought it might be useful to drop a note of my initial thoughts. I will then do an update later in the course. I have always been keen to undertake an MBA (Master of Business...
Royal Parks Half Marathon 2019
Today (Sun 13th Oct 2019) I ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon with 20 of my work colleagues, and about 16,000 other runners! The half takes place in central London and takes in some of the capital's world-famous landmarks and four of London's eight Royal Parks - Hyde...
Race to the Tower Ultra Marathon 2019
On Saturday 8th June 2019 I ran the Race to the Tower ultra marathon on behalf of Help for Heroes. One of a series of ultras hosted by the team at Threshold, the 52 mile route meanders through the stunning landscape and picturesque villages of the Cotswolds. What can...
Ultra running for Charity 2019
I am once again running crazy long distances for charity to raise funds in support of Mind and Help for Heroes.
Get Outdoors in a hammock
As part of my #GetOutdoors and #MicroAdventure ambitions I slept outside in my hammock.
Race to the Tower 52 mile Ultra Marathon 2018
I did it – I finished the Race to the Tower 52 Mile Ultra Marathon on the 9th June 2018
Supporting reduction in plastic at Ultra trail races – reusable cups and the Hydrapack Speedcup
One of the joys of trail running is the connection with nature we can achieve.
Completed the 52 mile Chester Ultra trail race
On Saturday 10th March 2018 I completed the GB Ultras Chester Ultra… woo hoo !! After weeks of training, building running frequency, mileage and duration I successfully completed my first 52 mile Ultra in 12 hours 36 mins. I finished 127th out of about 240 runners,...