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 I want to better my …
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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 say the preparation has been …
Read MoreNot-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… Welywn Garden City 10 Miles …
Read MoreStart 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 (and all 5 boroughs) New …
Read MoreWorld Cup Memories: The land of the setting sun
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 …
Read More44 years, 44 days
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 …
Read MoreDude, where’s my hoverboard?
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 …
Read MoreEpisode MMX: A New Hope
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 …
Read MoreTalking bollox
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 …
Read MoreLeaving (my beard in) Las Vegas
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 …
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