2 weeks later
In my last post I noted that I was going to try to follow the suggested workouts that the Garmin ‘algorithm’ created in order to propel my fitness level forward from where it was languishing…
Starting afresh
As you may have gathered by the general lack of updates, things have been a bit challenging of late. This isn’t a ‘woe is me’ post, but it is a lot more personal than I’ve…
Smart Running (Jen & Sim Benson) – book review
Smart Running is the latest book by Jen & Sim Benson. Released in 2024 by Vertebrate Publishing the book takes a look at the technical aspects of running, but in a manner that is understandable…
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…
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…
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…
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…