May 2020 will live long in my memory. Not only because it was yet another month in a coronavirus lockdown in the UK, but also because it was the month I finally did “10K A DAY IN MAY”. When I first conceived the idea of running a 10k every day in the month of May, […]
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How To Make Staying Fit & Healthy Easier As A Busy Parent
When it comes to our health and fitness, it’s not a secret that we all know that in order to stay in shape and remain happy and healthy, we need to be exercising on a regular basis. Being physically active isn’t just about your weight and size, it’s also about your physical and mental health […]
19 Day. 129 miles. Why?
Some 19 days ago I decided on a whim to run 10k (6.2 miles) every day in May to raise money for Versus Arthritis. Now, as I approach the two-thirds point of the challenge I thought I’d drop a little update. Before I launch into the trials and tribulation of running 10k every day I […]
Running from the Walking Dead
Last night I found myself doing something I never imagined doing. I had to chuckle to myself as I plodded away, step after step. It was an experience but one that I deemed necessary. Running on the treadmill can be a monotonous experience sometimes. Especially when you are staring at the back of the garage […]
10k A Day In May!
A challenge has to be challenging – especially if you’re going to ask people to donate to charity in return for your efforts. That’s why I am taking on a big challenge this month – to run a 10k every day in May! Originally I was running the Blackpool marathon on 26th April to raise […]
A Sub-20 Minute 5K
The sub-20 minute 5K is one of the holy grails of running. Of course, it’s at the opposite end o the spectrum from a sub-3 hour marathon but it’s no less of a challenge for most runners. It’s a goal I’ve had on my mind for a while without ever really training to do it […]
Flamingo Land: The Zoo Around the Corner
Many years ago now we were members of Chester Zoo and would visit 2 or 3 times each month. Even though we then lived in Dewsbury, the 2-hour(ish) drive there didn’t bother us. But now we live in rural North Yorkshire and we have a zoo practically on our doorstep – Flamingo Land. When we […]
I Am Versus Arthritis
You may not know my story so forgive the little recap if you do. I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in December 2015. To say it was a shock would be understating it somewhat. But thankfully it was caught early and I was put on treatment immediately. The course of steroids that started my treatment […]
Teaching Your Family To Care For Their Teeth
When it comes to good habits such as the correct oral hygiene, it is something that you should start to instil in your children from a young age. However, it does not mean only to teach your children to brush their teeth. There are also other aspects that you need to educate them in such […]
5-0 Blind Fifty!
This week has been a fantastic week of training. I’ve racked up a grand total of 50 miles in the past 7 days and right now, as I type this I am feeling pretty damn good for it. I do hope that I can keep this up and keep improving, for it is the improvement […]