Running on the edge
It was still dark outside as I put on my running gear for the umpteenth time. It was only day eleven of my journey across the Pyrenees but I felt as if I had been running for ever. Although it was early I was glad to be leaving the hotel
Blenheim Palace Sarva Run
If you follow this blog you will know that I try and do the occasional run for a wonderful charity called Sarvashubhamkara (or Sarva for short). They are a small organisation working with the forgotten people of the Indian sub-continent and get involved with local projects, education and bursaries. My
Orla the dog
I had only been going for an hour and already I was tired. The previous day, day 8 of my adventure , had been tricky - the weather had closed in and I had got lost on top of the mountain. I finally found my way to the bottom after
Trans Italia 2016
With the Pyrenees well and truly in the rear view mirror, its time to turn my attention to the next great challenge- running across Italy from the Adriatic to the Mediterranean - Trans Italia 2016. I've found a route that starts in Cattolica and finishes on the West coast in
Blood, sweat and tears
Blood, sweat and tears - a day in the life of an Endurance Runner I woke just after 5.00am - no alarm needed, my aches and pains providing the necessary wake up call. A quick shower and with teeth brushed I was ready for the next onerous task of the
Visca Catalunya!
Visca Catalunya - long live Catalonia! Catalonia - home to the breathtaking Pyrenees, the vibrant city of Barcelona and the gorgeous beaches of the Mediterranean, it really is the region that has it all. And of course it's a runners' paradise too, not surprising when you consider its most famous
The great Sarva Pyrenees run – we did it!
Last Sunday, 3rd July 2016 at 5:45pm I wended my way up the final few yards of volcanic path to the Cap de Creus lighthouse and the end of my epic run across the Spanish Pyrenees. The azure blue of the Mediterranean Sea was on my right and to my
Pyrenees – a mission!
Running with a purpose I admit it! I run for the shear enjoyment of it and the huge diversity it offers, the challenge, the excitement, the peace, the tranquility, pitting your wits against the elements, connecting with nature, overcoming physical and mental barriers and yes the escape too. However a
Thames Path 100 revisited
Thames Path 100 revisited If you are regular followers of this blog you will know that last year I attempted my first "100 miler" and got to mile 91 before missing the last checkpoint! (You can read the whole story here ) Well never one to give up gracefully I've decided
8 Marathons 8 Countries 8 Days!
Well we did it - 8 Marathons 8 Countries 8 Days! Crossing 12 countries, driving 3,000 miles, and running a marathon a 8 day for 8 consecutive days in 8 different countries meant that we had achieved our goal - #8marathons8countries8days It was tough but wow what fun and we
12 countries 12 marathons 12 months … 1 book
*Update - yayyy we did it! All 12 marathons done plus several "halves" and a few Ultras chucked in for good measure! Well we're nearly there now, just two more to go. We leave for Barcelona and the beautiful Pyrenees next week for our "Spanish leg" of our adventure and then for
Thames Path 100
*Thames Path 100 update* - well I got to 90.6 miles before missing the final check point - a case of so far yet so near! But I learnt a lot and will definitely give it a go solo before the end of the year to prove that I can
Thames Path Reading to Oxford 60km Challenge
In December 2014 we undertook a 60km Ultra along the Thames Path from Reading to Oxford to raise awareness for Dominika Nowakowska and the Gonimy Europa Project. This is our story.
Race To The Stones 2014
For what seemed like the 100th time that night, I looked at my watch - 1:00 am and still an hour and a half before I was due to get up. It was no good, I couldn't wait any longer! I got up, showered, got into my running kit and