The last few weeks have seen some particularly significant anniversaries in my life and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed revelling in them! I don’t believe that all comparisons are thieves of joy… My memories serve as excellent reminders that I’m not who I once was: I have changed, grown and done better. The mistakes of the past…
Read MoreCold weather running
On your body Start with some barrier cream/gel (like petroleum jelly) on sensitive areas to prevent chaffing and wind-burn. If you’ve never experienced either of these things, lucky you! Then wear a long-sleeved base layer next to your skin, preferably in a wicking-fabric which will take the sweat away. If you feel the cold, the…
Read MoreRun Equal and me
This article was originally written in 2019 for the Trail Running Association‘s publication, Trailrunner. I have made some edits and updates. The original title was Picking up the Run Equal baton. It is not my intention to exclude non-cis and non-binary people from this conversation and genuinely welcome discourse with any runners willing to chat.…
Read More“What a year this month’s been!”
January 2021… In the UK, the country descended into a terrible parody of itself, combining Carry On with Hammer Horror and a thoroughly significant sprinkling of Ken Loach. Schools opened fully, then closed THE NEXT DAY to everyone except the children of essential workers and those considered vulnerable. The death-toll from COVID-19 reached record levels…
Read More“I’m sorry but…”
I have a lovely friend who seems to start every spoken sentence with these words (and, increasingly, every written one too) and I’m not entirely sure what they’re sorry about or for. Are they sorry for having an opinion or expressing it? Perhaps they’re sorry that someone else doesn’t have the same opinion as them?…
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