Tag: Running

Running in the Midpack – learning on the run

Running has taught me so much about myself but sometimes you need something to challenge you. Running in the Midpack has done just that.

Today’s DNF reminded me that gratitude equals resilience. Instead of moping and regrets, I walk away happy and eager to face a new challenge.

I reflect here on the powerful words of Steve Jobs, on how connecting the dots of our past are so important to our present and future.

100 miles in a week is a long way! The Centurion One Community 2020 was a real insight into the special qualities of the running community.

This week I spoke with Nige from the Runners Cafe about running and mental wellbeing, as part of his Mental Health Awareness Week edition.

Virtual races and running are all the rage in lockdown. Some may ask: “has the running world gone virtually mad?” … I say not!

Charities face a £4 billion loss to Covid. I hope you’ll consider paying it forward for my #21in2021 campaign so they can still save lives.

Today was not the London Marathon. However, I did run up Birdcage Walk & reflected that the journey is what changed me not the finish line.

In times that we’ve not known, I’m uplifted by wide dialogue around mental health but very alarmed at how many have suddenly become experts.

I had a bad back when I was 19, so long ago to be long forgotten until this 26 year niggle came up in an MRI on my injured groin.