Bad news I’m afraid.  I’ve been back to Physio with a calf strain caused by trying to run too fast.  What can I say…. I’m competitive.
Unfortunately I made things a lot worse by trying to be smart….never a good idea!  I took Sydney (our lunatic chocolate Australian Labradoodle) with me …

I featured Karen Theobald a short while ago when she was featured by the BBC talking about Macmillan and her experiences after her diagnosis of bone cancer.
Karen and I have been in touch with each other recently and I’d like to suggest you take a look at her website www.thefurrymonkey.co.uk.  …

Team Macmillan will be in full audible & visual force in London supporting all their runners every step of the way.  There will be an amazing six Macmillan cheer-points along the marathon route!  Supporters are the key to making marathon day a special and memorable one!  If you fancy coming …

As you know, there have been times recently when I’ve not been at my best.  I’ve felt mentally depleted and despondent.  Maybe it’s the feeling that time is whistling past and that these seemingly unachievable challenges I’ve set myself are looming ever closer.
However, I can report that I’m now feeling …

Saturday was an important and hugely interesting day.  ‘Meet The Experts’ was a day of presentations arranged by Virgin London Marathon.  I had no idea what was in store but hoped to gather information and inspiration.
Driving early to Peterborough station was a joy – empty roads and just the most …

Just a quick note to say that I’m off to the smoke on Saturday.  Bit of an early start to catch a train from Peterborough down to Kings Cross.  I’m attending the Virgin London Marathon’s ‘Meet The Experts’ in Central London.  I’ve heard it’s a really informative and useful …

Ok, I’ll let you into a secret… it’s my birthday today..shhhhh… don’t tell everyone!  I’m not especially good at turning another year older..I know it’s inevitable but I really would rather stop getting older!
I’m being rather forward but I would love you to give a birthday gift that isn’t for …

Just read a fabulous article in Runners World about the remarkable Fauja Singh.  Mr Singh is remarkable for a number of reasons:

He is a multiple marathon runner
He is a world record holder
He is a global ambassador for Sikhism
And, incredibly, he is 98 years old!!!

Dan Jones had the honour of meeting …

Here we are at the start of a new year, with the best of intentions and hoping for a fresh start. Please give a thought to people living with cancer who are fighting to regain a normal life for themselves and their families.
Macmillan Cancer Support has warned that improved …

Just as I thought the pavements/sidewalks were safe it started snowing again today!
The footpaths aren’t gritted and having tried to run on them and nearly broken my neck, I have tried running in the road.  I usually prefer road running as there are less pace breakers and on the whole …