Challenges
Aconcagua 2023: one mountain too many
Last Saturday 16th December I should have been jetting off to Argentina on a 3-week expedition to climb Aconcagua, the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Who Tries, Wins!
The week before a challenge is a feeling I know too well. You plan to have everything boxed off so…
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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…
Read MoreI 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…
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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…
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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…
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