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Parkrun – all you need to know

Here is a brief run down of all you need to know about how to get started with Parkrun. At the end I’ve put a …

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Categories Journal, Latest, Running

The call to adventure

Pyrenees

If you had looked at my bio and picture when I was in my mid fifties ‘Adventurer’ would not have been the first word that …

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Categories Adventure, Journal, Latest, Running

The Picos Mountains and beyond

With so many having access to outdoor space restricted I am making the digital version of Spanish Steps with the breathtaking scenery of the Camino …

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Categories Adventure, Journal, Running

Back on the BBC

Back on the BBC after far too long away. I did an interview with Sarah Walker on BBC Radio Berks which was great fun – …

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Categories Journal, Running

Moving Mountains – available now!

Moving Mountains

Moving Mountains is available now from Amazon (both in paperback and on Kindle) from Apple Books, Kobo and all leading booksellers. Signed copies will be available from …

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Categories Adventure, Highlights, Journal, Latest, Running, Travel

Sonning to Goring along the Thames Path

If any of you follow me on Instagram or read my blog posts, you will know that I am a huge fan of the Thames …

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Categories Adventure, Journal, Running

Running the Camino de Santiago – the adventure begins

I had wanted to return to Spain after my epic run across the Pyrenees in 2016. Sure I had been back for some races, most …

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Categories Adventure, Journal, Running, Travel

Virtual races – the new norm?

Coronavirus has had a devastating impact on families, friends, the young and people’s livelihoods. I am one of the lucky ones in that I have …

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Categories Adventure, Journal, Running

Granada – city of light and shade

Cafe

Granada, without doubt, is one of my favourite cities and somewhere I return to year after year.  So what makes it so special? Ostensibly, it’s …

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Categories Adventure, Running, Travel

Journalling

Do you write in a journal? If so you’re in great company. People as diverse as Kurt Cobain to Leonardo Da Vinci were great keepers …

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Categories Journal, Live, Running
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