The call to adventure
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 would …
Running
running marathons ultras trail 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 de …
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 – she’s …
Moving Mountains – available now!
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 the …
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 Path. …
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 notably …
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 kept …
Granada – city of light and shade
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 because …
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 of …
It’s good people who make good places
I bump, literally, into a lady walking her dog on the bridge at Kinlockleven. “You shouldn’t walk using your phone, you’ll miss the view” she exclaims. …