Challenges
10 lessons from running every mountain in England & Wales: in one go
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?
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!
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
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
‘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
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
Whether it’s climbing Everest, rowing the Atlantic, or cycling around the world, we seem to have a fascination about the…
Who Tries, Wins!
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.
You probably already realised, but I ain’t no Prince Harry. Sorry ladies. I’m just a lanky guy with a stammer…