Author Archives: Andy
Supreme beauty
It’s not often I get out of bed before Shell. Nor at 5:15am. But when the incentive is seeing one of the most famous places in the world, you kinda make an allowance. Just a shame the sun wasn’t considerate … Continue reading
How the other half live
I’ve been on five continents, racked up a few countries. I’ve seen the super rich and downright poor. But today I’ve seen more life in 24 hours than I have since I first stepped outside my home isles 24 years … Continue reading
Indian getaway
Most people pop down to their local curry house on a Saturday night if they want a ruby – Shell and I decided we’d go authentic style. By the next morning, we were in India… It appears to me that … Continue reading
Boro’s night of glory
I couldn’t let the events of Saturday 8th January pass without a blog on one of the greatest shocks in recent history… I’m actually here. The Lamex Stadium, Broadhall Way, Stevenage. I fully admit I’m hardly the most loyal Stevenage Boro … Continue reading
10 to 11
2010 was some year for me. How would I describe it in one word? A Journey. Ok, technically that’s two words but it’s my blog and I can cheat a little. Journey is certainly apt in the traditional sense – … Continue reading
New York Marathon 2010: The Whole Story
It’s marathon blogging time again! Just as in 2008 (see http://andrewmales.com/2008/11/) I want to record everything about my marathon – from decision, to training, preparation, the race itself and the suffering afterwards. Why? Well, for one I have the memory … Continue reading
New York Marathon 2010: The Whole Story – Training Days
The Decision January 2010: My friend, Steve, has said he’s running NY again this year. Last time was fantastic, but do I want to do it again? Hmmm… Reasons For It’s a great experience I know I can do it … Continue reading
Ready or not
It’s 9:15pm in a hotel room in Garden City, Long Island, New York. As soon as this post is done, I’m off to bed. At 4am I’m getting up and starting a day that I’ll never forget. I’d like to … Continue reading
Not-so-cool runnings
Want an insight into the pain, the glory, sore nipples, buckets of sweat and killer bushes that is my marathon training? No? Oh well, go away then. But if you are interested in my latest efforts, then please read on… … Continue reading
Start spreading the news…
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 … Continue reading