I feel slightly spoilt that my first experience racing* gravel, was in such a beautiful location and at such an epic event – the inaugural FNLD GRVL in June 2023. *I feel racing is a strong word for my participation…
Trail Running In Chamonix, Mont Blanc For First Timers
I’m sure if you’ve been running for a while, you’ll have noticed the growing popularity of trail running and also trail running in Chamonix. Personally, I haven’t covered much ground trail running with the exception of Love Trails Festival back…
Hackney 5k at Hackney Moves Weekend
Before 2022, it’d been a few years since I’d run the Hackney 5k – 2015 since I last wrote about it on the blog – but some things don’t change. Like the weather – it’s the Hackney 5k and Hackney…
Your 6 Day Race Preparation Guide
Although a lot changed when it came to mass events over the last few years, when it comes to race preparation, a lot didn’t change. However, it’s time this post got an update since I first wrote in way back…
River Ness 10km 2022 Race Review
During the first weekend of October, I went up to Inverness (as a guest of Baxters Loch Ness Marathon) to run the River Ness 10km and soak up the Festival of Running atmosphere. Massive Thanks to Loch Ness Marathon and…
What’s Involved Hosting a Cyclocross Race
On Wednesday 20th July 2022, I hosted a whole cyclocross race as Beyond CC, with my business partner – Alison Wood – friends and family. It was a moment of madness me agreeing to do it, but not only did…