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Ultra running for Mind
During the first half or 2018 I am running races totalling 117 miles for fun and for the challenge (plus significantly more in training). This is a personal challenge for me to see if I can physically and mentally run long distances, and at the same tie give...
Chester Ultra 2018 – yep I’m in!
Well I have done it - I have signed up for the Chester Ultra 52 mile race in March 2018. More details of the race can be found here http://www.gbultras.com/chester-ultra-50/. Thank you to the GB Ultras Team, look forward to seeing you in March as well as the other...
I am running the London Marathon 2017
I am lucky to be running the London Marathon 2017 in support of MapAction - a humanitarian mapping charity that works through skilled volunteers. The MapAction specialist teams help to save lives and minimise suffering by making the response to humanitarian...
Petzl Tikka RXP Head Torch
Now that Autumn is here and the nights are drawing in, us runners need a helping hand to light the way. I use the Petzl Tikka RXP head torch. This allows me to keep my hands free, which is my preferred running style. The Tikka RXP is awesome. It is super powerful,...
What water bottle to use for trail running?
When you go running, what water bottle do you use? Do you use a different one for on road or off road/trail running? I have tried a number of water bottles and hydration packs over the years. I don't do very well with hand held water bottles, whilst convenient, I...
Using a trail vest to carry hyradation, food and essentials
When I run I like to have my hands free, so hand held water bottles don't really work for me. I have tried bum bag/hip bags to hold water, food, keys, phone etc and these are fine, but do bounce around a bit, and are not 'ideal' for accessing water etc as you have to...
Big Data in Practice – Book Review
My recent book review of Big Data in Practice by Bernard Marr has been published in the APM's Project Journal (Autumn 2016, Issue 288, P81).
Introduction to Programme Management (Second Edition)
The Second Edition of the APM's Introduction to Programme Management has just been published. For further details see: https://www.apm.org.uk/shop/APM-introduction-to-programme-management-2nd-edition. Along with three colleagues from the APM Programme Management SIG,...
Equipping Programme Managers for Global Success, March 16 – conference review
The APM Annual Programme Management Conference was held in London in March 2016 hosted by the Programme Management SIG. The theme of ‘Equipping Programme Managers for Global Success’ was covered with a wide range of international speakers. The conference write up...