Fred Perry Way: part 1
For the 20 plus years I’ve been a Stockport resident I’ve been aware of the Fred Perry Way as it’s a way-marked route that criss-crosses the borough. But for whatever reason, I’ve never actually followed…
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Where there’s a hill (Sabrina Verjee) – book review
Back in June, Sabrina Verjee came to do a talk at a bookshop in Stockport. She’s an incredible ultra-runner and adventure racer, so I didn’t waste time getting my tickets. The reason for doing the…
The Lancashireman – race review
If you want to just get into the review of the race itself, scroll down to the section “And we’re off“……. It’s preamble time The last time I put a race number on my t-shirt…
How much data is “too much” data?
OK, bear with my meandering rambles today. It’s something I’ve had in my head for some time, trying to wrestle some sort of sensible conclusion about our beloved fitness devices. I love numbers. I love…
A week in Scotland
It’s been eight years since I last headed north of the border and so very early on in 2023 I decided that a visit was long overdue. In fact the last time I was here…
Higher State trail shoes: an update
In my last post I explained how my Higher State Soil Shaker 2 trainers had failed after only 200ish miles. I contacted the retailer who requested I sent them back to be assessed. Yesterday, I…
Bob and Brad UNI massage gun: Product review
It hadn’t been my intention to have three consecutive posts reviewing things but with not doing anything race-wise at the moment whilst my body gets itself well again after February’s issues, that’s just how it’s…
Core Balance Acupressure Mat – product review
Back in January whilst wading through the swamp that is Twitter I came across a thread from several runners I follow about a product I’d never seen before. They were discussing a pictured acupressure mat…
Bob & Brad C2 Massage Gun: Product review
Running. It’s a simple sport/hobby where you put one foot in front of the other. Many times. Yet, there is the opportunity to spend any amount of money to enhance the experience. Be it better…
1 month on
A month ago I was sat in the Emergency Department with an IV fluid bag feeding fluids into my arm. Although I didn’t feel unwell at the time, my body was dealing with a serious…