Running in snow needn’t be for hardcore runners – in fact, it’s fun and anyone can enjoy the experience. Although we might not get much snow here in the UK when we do I love to get out and run in it. So, here are my 8 top tips for running in the snow. Top […]
Month: February 2018
Daddy Does Business: What Do Employees Expect From You, Their Boss?
Being a dad will always be the most important role in your life. Still, building a successful business remains crucial for any entrepreneur. Utilising all assets to their maximum capabilities is top of the agenda. There is no doubt that employees are the greatest weapon in the arsenal. If you truly wish to see […]
Photography – The Itch I Might Have to Scratch
There’s something from our recent past that I haven’t yet talked much about on the blog or social media. Photography. I mean, I have mentioned it a couple of times and recently put a post on Instagram about it but other than that I’ve been silent. There’s a reason I’ve been burying it though and […]
Running Diary 2018 – Week 8
Running week 19th to 25th January Distance this week: 37.9km Number of runs this week: 6 Distance to goal: 1912.3km What a difference a couple of weeks and a visit to the doctor makes! From worrying about never running again to running 6 days out of 7 – it’s an amazing turnaround. What’s more, I feel great […]
Spinach and Yoghurt Pitta Breads
My new quest in the kitchen is to find tasty vegetarian lunches that are quick and simple to prepare. Often I find recipes by browsing blogs and cooking sites like I did with this one, which was originally for spinach and yoghurt flatbreads. Working so close to home means that I usually prepare my lunch on arrival. But, I need […]
Getting Motivated to Exercise from Home
Readers of my blog will know that I am a keen runner and love exercise. But what about home exercise at home for those that don’t like running? Exercising at home is very convenient, but it can also be very challenging. You are going to be your own fitness boss, and this is often the […]
Am I Becoming Vegetarian?
Am I becoming a vegetarian? That’s one question I truly thought I would never be asking myself. I grew up in a working-class family, my earliest memory of my Dad’s job was as a driver for a local farm. I also remember spending Saturdays with him in the truck going to the local abattoir (although […]
What Is American Gun Violence Teaching Our Children?
What is American gun violence teaching children? As I write this post the news headlines are dominated by the latest mass shooting in America. As if that weren’t sad enough it’s yet another school, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland in Florida. My initial feeling about the breaking news notification on my phone what that […]
Why Was I So Worried?
If you read yesterday’s post about my nervousness to see my doctor then thank you, if you didn’t read it go read it now before reading this post. Okay so now you know all about why I was nervous to go see my GP yesterday – good. So off I went after work to the […]
Nervous About Seeing The Doctor
I’ve never had, nor do I have, a fear of doctors or hospitals or anything like that. Even throughout my many visits in the lead up to my diagnosis with rheumatoid arthritis I wasn’t phased by my visits to the doctor nurse or hospital. It’s a bit like some people are scared of the dentist […]