December 31, 2024
2025 – My Comeback Year… Hopefully!
Introduction 2024 was full of twists and turns and ended in a really unexpected manner. Without going into too many details, I reached the lowest point of my life, and ultimately ended up being pulled from a bridge. I then spent the next 7 weeks trying to pick myself up
June 5, 2024
Going from couch to runner all over again!
Introduction: This update is a little later than planned, but my foot is now pretty much recovered, which means that I have been able to get out running. Well, the first few outings were probably just as much walking, but hey ho! I knew that I’d have to start back
March 21, 2024
2024? How Did That Happen?!
Introduction: Wow, OK, so it’s nearly April 2024… looking back and realizing that my last post was at the start of July 2022 was quite a shock! It’s not that I haven’t thought about posting, it’s just been quite a crazy two years. Without dwelling in the past, it can
July 4, 2022
Garmin 955: First Impressions
Introduction: As a way to boost my motivation and get back into training, I took the plunge and upgraded to a Garmin 955. My Garmin 945 is now three years old, so I was pretty excited to see what the newest model could offer. I was a little wary of
January 11, 2022
Free National Running Show Tickets
Hi all, I hope you are keeping well! I have recently been invited to The National Running Show, which also means that I get a code to share with my readers that grants free access to the event (link available at the bottom of the post). When And Where Is
March 11, 2021
Nike Pegasus Trail 2 Review
Introduction: I’ve never actually been a trail runner. Mainly due to the fact that there were no real running routes near where I lived. The closest would have been along the canal, which I did run a few times, albeit in my road running shoes. However, I moved to the
March 1, 2021
February Reflection
Introduction: It only feels like two minutes ago that I was posting my January reflection post! February seems to have just flown by. News of the planned “roadmap” for England with regards to the lockdown situation has helped to put a positive spin on things. I really need a trip
February 24, 2021
When To Replace Running Shoes
Introduction: Sometimes it can be difficult to make the choice to replace a pair of running shoes. This is especially true if they still look like they are in good condition. Replacing a beat-up looking pair of shoes may seem like an easy decision, but how do you determine when
February 11, 2021
How Long Do Running Shoes Last?
Introduction: This is a question that I see asked a lot in many different variations: “when to buy new running shoes?”, “how many miles before I need new running shoes?”, “how often should I replace my running shoes?”, and so on. The truth of the matter is… It depends! Factors
February 1, 2021
January Reflection
Introduction: Ah, January… the month where the majority of us start off with fresh hopes, dreams and goals. Granted, this January was always going to be slightly different given the global pandemic that is still affecting most of us. With that being said, I still think that it’s important to
