Life update and the inter webs
I’ve not had a huge amount to get me writing so far in 2024. So it’s time for a catch-up now that we’re headed out of February already. As you’ll see below I’ve made some…
The Running Man
There is no wall (Allie Bailey) – book review
Vertebrate Publishing sent me a copy of the book to review for this website. My review is my own words and haven’t been “approved” by anyone else prior to publishing. It’s safe to say that…
2023 wrap-up
It’s the end of another calendar year and the adage is true that each subsequent year seems to pass by faster than the last one. Before long it’ll be a case of blink and you’ll…
Who controls your online running data?
Over the past few years, the trope “if it’s not on Strava…….” has circled within the running and cycling communities. The fact is that many people use platforms such as Strava, Smashrun, Runkeeper, MapMyRun, Komoot…
Fred Perry Way: part 2
In October I ran the first half of the Fred Perry Way in Stockport. Although the total FPW is less than 14 miles, by the time I’d factored in the 4 mile run from home…
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…
A Skive and a lead run
In what feels like forever an actual running post. I thought I’d do a quick update on a couple of things I’ve been involved with. A Friday Skive You might be aware that our informal…
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…