The highs and lows of running 50km in Maderia. I say highs and lows in the very literal sense as the actual run itself was a massive high and very fun experience. The doubts about the run were all pre start.It was wet, very wet. Authorised weather warning wet. Which delayed the start by 2 …
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Why do I run?
There are numerous reasons and they have changed over time. It started as something fun to as a kid.Then it became an easy way to maintain cardio and fitness to allow me to do other sports. I say easy in the sense I just needed some trainers and to head outside. Then it became useful …
Weight vās Comfort vās cost. The hiking compromise
I have found when planning a multi-day hike these three factors have become a big part of my thinking when it comes to what I take. Obviously I want to be comfortable when hiking and camping for multiple days, it is not all about suffering. Unfortunately the more comfort you want when camping requires more …
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Lazy or efficient?
It has been pointed out recently that I do not take many strokes when paddling white water. Is my paddling lazy or efficient? I have been shown recently that 1 effective and well timed stroke is just as effective as ten’s of frantic or small strokes. If you can achieve something in 1 stroke why …
Kilimanjaro the journey so far
It all started by a lucky holiday and a passing comment. November 2018. “Some of us are going to do Snowdon next Friday if you are around” Sure why not, I have the day off already. A failed paddling trip was salvaged by a trip to Wales and the start of a great adventure to …
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