The US Diaries: Part Two

Monday 26th August 2019: Arrived this morning in Bozeman, Montana aka Big Sky country. For people here a hunting rifle and fishing rod are an extension of their bodies. Ain’t not veggies knocking about, that’s for sure. Got a lift…
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The US Diaries: Part One

NB: This first part is written after the fact but I’m going to try to write it in the first/second person as if each day has only just happened. Go with it. Part 2 (Montana) will be written each day…
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Spring/Summer 2019

I’ve finished the formal part of my teacher training. One year as an ‘NQT’ (Newly Qualified Teacher) means that I will then be ‘fully’ fully qualified. That’s all I’ve really got to say on that. Running has been going alright.…
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Myths and Truths

It’s Half Term in Cumbria. Ahhhhhhhhhh, beauty. This means daytime telly. Top Gear on ‘Dave’, Jeremy Kyle being Jeremy Kyle (i.e. a self-righteous prick) and Mythbusters. ‘Mythbusters’ is my inspiration as I sit here on the couch. Couch. What a…
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Equilibrium: Part 2

Cumbria XC
It’s now November aka ‘Movember’. A month where I’m not allowed to hate folk who can grow moustaches that I can’t do due to crap facial hair genes, as it’s for a good cause and all. That’s ok by me…
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Scafell Skyrace 2018

Feeling like you’re on the coat-tails of those on the shirt-tails of those who are running in a Union Jack flag that’s been converted and stream-lined into a piece of clothing known commonly as a ‘vest’ is a horrible place…
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Longhaul Endurance

I’m gonna let you in on a little secret. There’s actual food out there, actual, real food that you can use to fuel yourself for long runs. Sack off your SiS and Gu rubbish, get on board with this other…
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The Importance of ‘Could’….

….and why ‘potential’ is the greatest athletic gift. “You’re never as good as anybody says you are”. So said Eoin Morgan, England’s ODI cricketing captain. He should know, England have just yesterday been beaten by Scotland; a team ranked 13th…
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Reflections: Old Life/New Life

I’m just in the death throes of an old way of earning. In a few short weeks I’ll be jumping from one frying pan into another very similar frying pan, albeit one that I feel more alive to. Nearly six…
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Realities: Colour = Speed

……and no, that’s not racist. Take a lookey-loo at the photo below. What do you notice? Did you say something along the lines of “all the lead runners’ shoes are super bright and colourful”? Yes? Well, give yourself a solid…
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