I love running. And I want gear that’s decent quality and comfortable to wear. But does it have to come at a cost to the planet? It’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot recently. So, I decided to do a quick comparison between two types of running kit. The first is gear I used […]
7 steps I’ve taken for less plastic in my life
In a recent post, I wrote that one of my goals for 2018 is to reduce the amount of single-use plastic in my life. So, below are 7 simple steps I’ve taken to get me started. 1. Bags for life Ok, I’ve been using these for years. But this is probably the simplest step anyone can […]
New year, new goals
On new years day, my wife and I went for a blustery hike in the gorgeous Black Mountains to chat about our goals for 2018. Cobwebs well and truly blown away, we came away with a few things in mind. Amongst others, I’ve gone with these two to keep me motivated for the year ahead: […]
Hooked on podcasts
Podcasts. I’ll admit, I’ve been slow on the up-take. For years, they’ve passed me by. Why listen to people yakking about politics when I could be listening to Black Sabbath? Now, they’re as much a part of my day as a morning coffee. So how did I go from podcast sceptic to podcast addict? A […]
My ‘could-do’ list for autumn
Ah, autumn. Nature’s grande finale. A fireworks display of colour before winter. Yep, it’s dark when I get out of bed, and the urge to turn the heating on grows every day as temperatures dip. But it’s such a magnificent time of year, I want to make the most of it. So I made a […]
Back to basics: an experiment in free running
I’m a sucker for books about running. I’ve read loads of ’em. Some great, others err…not so. I’ve just finished Richard Askwith’s ‘Running free: a runner’s journey back to nature’. It’s definitely in the great pile, and made me think about why I run. And more importantly, how I run. What’s it all about then? […]
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