Challenges

10 lessons from running every mountain in England & Wales: in one go

December 19, 2025
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You’re possibly sick of the self-development gurus telling us how to be the best version of ourselves in 2026: as…

Running Coast to Coast: third pebble lucky?

August 23, 2024
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Every story needs a resolution – whether positive or negative. Both of my attempts to run Coast to Coast (183…

Running Coast to Coast: 300km in one go!

June 12, 2024
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In April I was due to take on The Northern Traverse race – a 300km/186-mile self-supported run on the Coast…

Aconcagua 2023: one mountain too many

December 18, 2023
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Last Saturday 16th December I should have been jetting off to Argentina on a 3-week expedition to climb Aconcagua, the…

Impostor Syndrome: the challenge of being good enough

August 18, 2021
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‘Impostor syndrome’ refers to feelings of doubting our ability, not being worthy of one’s achievements and the fear of being…

5 Tips to Overcome Setbacks

March 18, 2018
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Besides the usual bank statements and junk mail, don’t you just love getting something in the post? This week my…

Expedition tips: the kit list for a 5,000 mile adventure challenge

August 18, 2017
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Whether it’s climbing Everest, rowing the Atlantic, or cycling around the world, we seem to have a fascination about the…

Who Tries, Wins!

May 12, 2017
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The week before a challenge is a feeling I know too well. You plan to have everything boxed off so…

I ain’t Prince Harry, but I am speaking out.

May 8, 2017
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You probably already realised, but I ain’t no Prince Harry. Sorry ladies. I’m just a lanky guy with a stammer…