Motion I.D. review
A review of the Asics Motion ID gait analysis service and rant about companies ripping people off.
Gung Ho! race report
Low entry cost is an oft cited benefit of running cf other forms of exercise. You don’t need much stuff to get running. Maybe a pair of trainers. Maybe some … Continue reading
January obsession
I’ve just finished another run streak. I managed to rack up 278.7km in January. It’s not my heaviest month ever, but I’m super pleased with it. I’ve been doing a … Continue reading
the key to my heart (rate training)
A really easy approach to using a heart rate monitor in your training.
Gear review: inov-8 16 racepack
Shhh…. dont tell a soul: this is really about running bags and commuting.
What happened to cycling?
A reactionary rant about how cycling culture took a wrong turn back there somewhere
FIVE WEIRD TIPS WHICH CAN HELP YOU RUN BETTER AND WITH FEWER INJURIES
injuries, running, blah blah blah.
#runeveryday (again)
Finished. Today is the last day of January, and so the last day of my post christmas run streak. I managed 32 days, and I’m assuming tomorrow will be a … Continue reading
Jungle running
Registering at the trail head, leaving fear on the tarmac and entering the heart of darkness.
London run 6th January
I meant to write about Malaysia, but wrote about London instead.
Up and running
Several weeks ago I had a fight with my six year old son. A play fight. A fight which ended in me slipping, tripping, going arse over tit and whacking … Continue reading
Running to damascus
Hypocritical musings about Fallon, Syria, anger management and making the world a better place
Review: The Maffetone Method
A review of the Maffetone Method. Easy running, low carb diets and dreadful typography.
Train over for October
The end of my longest streak ever. Do a running streak, running streaks are amazing.
Review: Spotify Running versus Runkeeper DJ
A comparison of two running for music features, why they’re disappointing, and a whole load of music whilst running related FUN
Review: Natural Born Heroes
A review of McDougall’s latest book: a bit silly, but still highly recommended.
Capital Ring DNF #2
On almost finishing the second half of capital ring.
Gear review: Compressport R2 Race and Recovery calf compression sleeves
Compression stockings, face sitting and tubes of fabric that cost £30.
Amazing bike ride
Train to brighton with Brompton Vegan picnic on Brighton beach Successful work-y meeting with very interesting man (inc. impromptu astrology reading) Conversation about merits and demerits of vapourisers (inc. impromotu … Continue reading
Adult swim
I know that my swimming is fairly horrible. When I’m at the pool, and I think I’m going hell for leather, I’m fairly frequently overtaken not just by the obviously … Continue reading
British naturist foundation 5k- race report
A write up of last week’s naked run
Why I run, why other people run.
Thinking about running, but not in so much depth it stops being fun. hopefully.
Five songs to add to your running playlist NOW
You have got to get these all up in your headphones.
Gear review: Speedo Aquapure goggles
Public swimming pools and the double edged sword of twenty pound goggles.
Do I don’t I?
I’ve been thinking about my race schedule this summer, especially whether I am going to try to run an ultra.
The hardest thing
Reflecting on stuff which is hard, and stuff which isn’t, and mostly what it feels like when you land on stuff which is with force.
Review: heart rate monitor training for the compleat (sic) idiot
Parker’s heart rate training program laid bare. or not.
Pretty hill reps
These charts were so pretty I had to share. My wife recommended the perfect place for hill reps: Camberwell Grove, 5 minutes jog from our flat, 1km long, about 30m … Continue reading
Here’s to a phenomenal 2015
New Year resolutions and what 2015 has in store.