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I wanted to make a quick reel summarising my last two weeks of training, but all the explanations were coming out far too long for an...

The last couple of weekends have seen me finally kick off my racing season. One weekend was a Skyrunning World Series race I've competed...

This is a poem that comes to mind often. When I'm lining up for races, making life decisions, or trying to boost my confidence....

I always find it interesting how quickly I can go from a poor performance to running well again, and believe there are important lessons...

It’s never a nice feeling realising that you aren’t in as good shape as you’d hoped you were. Especially when you’re only fifteen minutes...

A friend recently asked me ‘what’s the point in having a blog if you never post on it?’ A fair point indeed. So, though I don’t really...

I’m sat in my van swaddled in blankets watching the colours seep out of the hills; unable to run for the time being I’m seeking other...

I'm sat on a rock. I'm a quarter of the way through an easy run at Huisinish. The sun is out, the views are stunning, and I'm...

Since lockdown began I've been organising old photos and files. Back in 2016 I started a blog about running, but due to my technological...

New Year resolutions are a funny tradition; I wonder how many people actually stick to the new rituals and personalities they...

... and I’m not going to be there. This weekend is Limone Xtreme, the final in the Skyrunning World Series. Limone is a race I’ve always...

I first went to Kinlochleven for Skyline Scotland back in 2016. I was disappointed I hadn't qualified for the Skyline, but excited to...

In the past I've never worried too much about what I do in the run up to a race. I don't have any lucky socks, rituals or superstitions....

2019 has been a turbulent year for me, and running has been my escape. As Summer came round I found new joy in travelling to races across...