Start spreading the news I’m leaving today (well, November) I want to be a part of it (and I will) New York, New York These vagabond (err, running) shoes Are longing to stray Right through the very heart of it (and all 5 boroughs) New York, New York Apologies to the great Frank Sinatra there [...]

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21st June 2002. It was early morning, before work, yet I was in a Codicote pub jumping up and down in sheer delight. England were playing Brazil, and just for a short while I thought that we were destined to win the World Cup. Despite the usual hype back home surrounding any World Cup involving England, [...]

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In 44 days, the England team start their World Cup campaign to end 44 years of “hurt”. No – make that “failure” – squads of 22 players have failed; most of the entire population have been the ones who’ve hurt. Still, in the seven World Cups I’ve experienced there’s been plenty of memories, and I [...]

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Great Scott!! Did you know it’s just five years until we reach the timelines of Back to the Future II? I remember watching it being amazed at all the cool things we were likely to have in the future. At the time, it was over a quarter of a century away, so of course some [...]

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I don’t know about you, but for me, 2009 was one heck of a rollercoaster ride full of highs, bumps, twists and turns. And just when I thought it was cruising nicely to begin the next lap, it threw me off the side and left me battered and bruised. So begins a painful start to [...]

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WARNING: DO NOT READ THIS POST! Well, at least seriously consider not reading it when you realise the subject. I’m serious – reading this may result in nausea, shock or simply never being able to look at me the same again. This is a different post to all my others, quite personal and of a [...]

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Monday evening, in a hotel room in Vegas. I’m standing in front of the mirror looking back at my reflection. I no longer recognise the person staring back at me.  I’ve had the beard since mid-April, when in Australia I decided I couldn’t be bothered to shave any more. I’d always wanted to see what it [...]

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Here comes the shuttlecock…over the net…flying invitingly for me to dink over a little return…all I have to do is make it before it hits the floor…here we go……..Error: Body Says No. What the heck? I’m routed to the spot. Where’s my fitness gone? Even with the wrist strength of anorexic octogenarian, I always used [...]

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First there was fear. Then uncertainty. Followed by delight. Which flowed through optimism, into the realms of expectancy. But doubt crept in. Confidence ebbed. Fear returned before happiness worked its way into a crescendo: England won the Ashes!!! That last test was a bit of a roller coaster. Like a horror film baddie, Australia simply [...]

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Has anyone tested Usain Bolt to see if he’s actually from this planet? I have my doubts, personally. Anyone who saw his Olympic performances knows that the boy can run. Fast. There was absolutely no way he was going to lose this one. At the start line he exuded confidence – and this was true [...]

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