It's time for a comeback challenge... On the 5th of August I’m attempting the Frog Graham Round - a classic swimrun challenge with almost 40 miles
Impostor Syndrome: the challenge of being good enough
‘Impostor syndrome’ refers to feelings of doubting our ability, not being worthy of one’s achievements and the fear of being exposed as a fraud. This
5 Tips to Overcome Setbacks
Besides the usual bank statements and junk mail, don’t you just love getting something in the post? This week my race number for Manchester
Expedition tips: the kit list for a 5,000 mile adventure challenge
Whether it's climbing Everest, rowing the Atlantic, or cycling around the world, we seem to have a fascination about the equipment chosen to get the
Who Tries, Wins!
The week before a challenge is a feeling I know too well. You plan to have everything boxed off so that you spend the last few days in a state of zen
I ain’t Prince Harry, but I am speaking out.
You probably already realised, but I ain’t no Prince Harry. Sorry ladies. I’m just a lanky guy with a stammer about to go and climb the highest points
I have my challenges, but they don’t have me.
2016 draws to a close and “New Year, New Me” pledges clog my Facebook timeline as we reflect and set new goals: be it to lose weight, start a new job
A Jolly 24-hour Bike Ride from Chester to Dartmoor
This blog pretty much wrote itself whilst on the saddle. After all – I had 24 hours to think about it! It was one of my few bike challenges wherein
24 hours… on a bike!
Here's my latest wacky charity challenge - a solo/unsupported cycle time trial. This is not an official event... Just me in my usual style, jumping on
Everesting – Summiting in the Saddle
My tale of cycling the vertical height of Mount Everest (29,035ft) within 24 hours. Read on... So as you're likely aware my last two attempts to
Climbing Everest – solo, 24 hours, no oxygen
You may have read my most recent post about my reflections and forward plans after my recent attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest in Nepal.
EPIC7 #6- The search for Nessie…
Blimey... this is the last ever blog I'll write about an EPIC7 challenge! Quite sad really. It's been one heck of a journey; of self discovery,
Reviewed: the Invisible Tent
Rather than trickling in bits about my training, I thought I should write a little piece about my recent experiences ahead of this week’s EPIC7
3 Peaks Cycle- The Movie
The long anticipated movie from my recent EPIC7 #5- the solo 3 Peaks Cycle challenge- is now finished. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did, showing the
Déjà Vu
Pleased to announce Cammell-Laird and BiG Storage as the latest sponsors on my Everest journey alongside Ideal 365 Ltd who I announced recently.
Solo National Three Peaks Cycle Challenge
It's that time after a challenge where I can take the time to recover in my comfort zone and enjoy reflecting on what I've just endured, whilst
Success!
The full blog is nearly ready but for anybody wondering in the meantime, I successfully completed the Solo 3 Peaks Cycle Challenge in 96 hours 5
3 Peaks – Itinerary
Monday 27th October Afternoon train to Betws-y-Coed Sherpa bus to YHA Pen-y-Pass 5:30pm- Dinner- Eat as much as I can! Last minute arranging