Sometimes you have to admit defeat. I had come to Wales to run and walk in the Brecon Beacons and along the coast. Unfortunately I arrived at the same time as Storm Eleanor. This meant my day one run in the Brecon Beacons had to be aborted, as winds were getting too high and my…
Tag: train
How Not To Train For A Marathon
There are endless books and articles on how to train for a marathon. None of them seem to follow my current plan! When I ran the Beachy Head Marathon last year I was still pretty fit from my first ultra-run earlier in the year. It is a tough and hilly trail run but I loved…
Micro Adventure – Cycling Around Worcester
I went to Worcester for the first time yesterday. Well, that’s probably wrong. You see, whenever I say I haven’t been somewhere before my Mum usually comes back with “Yes you have. We took you there when you were in your pushchair.” Anyway, I went to Worcester for the first time I can remember yesterday!…
Walking In A Winter Wonderland
Walking is one of my favourite forms of exercise. As much as I love running and cycling, a really good walk can make you feel just as well exercised Walking also allows you to absorb more. Drink in the views, read information signs and stop (regularly!) to check you are on the right path. I felt that,…