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While the second attempt had been much more successful than the first, I still felt that with the right preparation, determination and fair share of luck, I could do it quicker. Putting such thoughts to the back of my mind for a couple of years, until in 2018 I suggested the idea of a third Read more

After the complete hash we made of our first attempt at the 3 peaks in 2005, Andrew regarded it as a nightmare to which he’d never return. I regarded it as failure and unfinished business, to which I had to return.  But it was 10 years before I actually got round to it. In 2015 Read more

A trilogy in every sense!!! The national three peaks challenge is to climb the highest mountains in each of Scotland (Ben Nevis), England (Sca fell pike) and Wales (Mt Snowdon), with the necessary driving in between as a single event and to complete it within 24 hours. Many people attempt it as part of an Read more

Just a brief update on progress towards running the Wealdway at the end of March. After a pretty depressed start to the year, a month ago I had almost given up on the Wealdway plan, and with the first flicker of interest only coming back to me on the last day of January, the pressure Read more

If you’re going to compete on a running track as an adult, ideally you need some ability and the courage to expose your abilities in an arena where there’s no place to hide. Whether you race well or are having a nightmare, spectators are witnessing it at close quarters. To do so when you have Read more

OK, I admit it. Having sentimental memories about long deceased running shoes is a bit weird, but I bet I’m not alone in looking back over the years and remembering shoes that were just so damned good you wished they’d last forever. When you’re making your decision about your next pair and preparing to hand Read more