Tapering 3 Weeks Before a Marathon

Tapering is the term for slowing things down in the lead up to a race. It is in order to let your body rest and repair so it can work at its full potential on the big day. By the actual definition of the word it also means gradually. 3 Weeks to Go to the … Read more

Jeffing Training for a Marathon in a Month

Winston's Wish Running Vest

I have searched around and there’s no posts on training for a marathon in a month, even jeffing. It just isn’t recommended. In fact the jeffing marathon training in the last month says run 26 miles on that first week and then taper it down – which is no good for someone like me who … Read more

The Quest for the Perfect Running Shoes

I have struggled to replace my running shoes for ages. I know it has been well over a year. The problem is I fell in love with Vivobarefoot trail shoes (disclaimer I have previously worked with them) but I have worn two pairs completely out. To the point when they actually had to go into … Read more

Beginners Skiing and the Accident

beginners skiing group

Our teen has talked about going on holiday skiing for years. Problem is he had only ever skied once when we visited the indoor snozone at Milton Keynes. Although there’s instructors on these skiing holidays in my opinion learning from scratch and just being on the nursery slopes whilst there is just a waste of … Read more

Heineken Race to The Tower

Heineken’s Race to The Tower covers 53 miles along the Cotswolds Way to Broadway Tower and is not for the faint-hearted. There’s a fair few hills and it’s pretty much undulating all the way, with the terrain being uneven under-foot. It can be completed in a variety of ways including non-stop, two days (either with … Read more