March conversations

The beginning of March was only five weeks ago but it feels like a whole world away. I’m trying to Continue reading →

Lydia’s room

The thing I most fear in these covid-19 days is someone I love dying on their own, and not being Continue reading →

We are all runners

Those of us who are cyclists know that there are some people who love to hate us. Mention riding a Continue reading →

Delighted to be 55

We’re living in strange times. I was rather alarmed to discover that most Covid-19 deaths have affected people in their Continue reading →

February strength exercises

Enticed by the promise of a better runner’s body, I bought this book three and a half years ago. It Continue reading →

Club champs: XC, Harrow Hill 10k and Wokingham Half

2014 was my glory year of running. I got a PB in every distance and won the V45 category of Continue reading →

January lunches

I haven’t done full-blown New Year’s Resolutions for many years since I realised they caused more angst than they were Continue reading →

Running, swimming, cycling 2019

Here’s my annual review of running, swimming and cycling, in the usual spirit of gratefulness, reflection and celebration. Running – Continue reading →