New year is a great time for personal reinvention. And just like last year, my wife and I headed to the Black Mountains on New Years Day armed with a flask of tea to think about one thing: the year ahead. Hills hiked, tea slurped, we came away with a few goals in mind for […]
Signed up for my first 100 mile ultra marathon
A few years ago, if someone told me I’d be running a 100 mile ultra marathon, I would not have believed them. Absolutely no chance. Driving that distance is a pain in the arse, let alone running. And yet, that’s exactly what I’ve just signed up for. Yes, I wavered before clicking ‘confirm entry’, but […]
New year, new goals
On new years day, my wife and I went for a blustery hike in the gorgeous Black Mountains to chat about our goals for 2018. Cobwebs well and truly blown away, we came away with a few things in mind. Amongst others, I’ve gone with these two to keep me motivated for the year ahead: […]
Hello spring!
It’s light when I wake up. I’ve ditched my running layers. My garden’s an overgrown mess. Ah, spring must be here. Yes, spring. New beginnings and all that. What better time to get outdoors? I bloody love it, and here’s a few reasons why: Light, glorious light I’m taking full advantage of the extra light […]
Running the Brecon to Cardiff Ultra Marathon
I’ve run lots of 10k’s, half and full marathons over the years, but the Brecon to Cardiff Ultra 2017 will always hold a special place in my heart because it was my first ever ultra marathon. At 44 miles, this race was both a physical and mental test. So how did it go? Did I finish it? […]