Brighton Marathon Training – Week 8
A weird week of two pretty terrible slow, plodding, purposeless runs, then followed by a superb, long run at bang on race pace. What I’ve been listening to this week: Marathon Investigation Podcast Whatever you think of the Marathon Investigation … Continue reading Brighton Marathon Training – Week 8
Rab Alpine Microlight Jacket Review
Last year, when I was doing a bunch of travelling to the chilly Pacific Northwest, I decided to buy a fairly serious insulated jacket that would mainly be worn casually rather than necessarily for hiking. The Rab Alpine Microlight is … Continue reading Rab Alpine Microlight Jacket Review
Brighton Marathon Training – Week 7
A decent week of running, in which I managed, for the first time, to fit in a decent set of intervals, a reasonable tempo run, and a good LSR. In theory I feel like the training is going well, although … Continue reading Brighton Marathon Training – Week 7
Bose SoundSport Wireless Review
I’ve been hunting for ages for a pair of really good running headphones. I like listening to music, audiobooks and podcasts while I’m running, but it’s essential to find a really comfortable, reliable pair of headphones that won’t get in … Continue reading Bose SoundSport Wireless Review
Brighton Marathon Training – Week 6
I’ve decided to change the format of these posts for two reasons: – The table doesn’t work on WordPress’s mobile app, and I mostly blog on the move – More importantly, my weekly runs don’t stick all that closely to … Continue reading Brighton Marathon Training – Week 6
Podcasts to listen to while running
Now that I’m back into fairly serious training for a marathon, I’m doing more of the dreaded ‘long slow runs’. I actually don’t mind a long plod with nothing but my own thoughts to keep me company, but knowing that … Continue reading Podcasts to listen to while running
Brighton Marathon Training – Week 5
This week was always going to be a tricky one as I spent 4 days at a conference, including Saturday, working long hours and staying away from home. I wasn’t sure how much running I’d be able to get in, … Continue reading Brighton Marathon Training – Week 5
5 tips for coping with rain on multi-day hikes
I’m British, and it’s a sad fact for hikers in the UK that some of the best places here to hike (Wales and Scotland) are also amongst the rainiest. Anyone who wants a decent multi-day hike in the UK, even … Continue reading 5 tips for coping with rain on multi-day hikes
Brighton Marathon Training – Week 4
Day (often done out of order) Planned Runs Actual Runs Notes Mon Rest Rest Tues Intervals (6 x 800m on, 200m off) 7.4 Miles at 8:05/mile The only way I was going to get a run in today was to run to work, and run-commuting isn’t ideal for intervals, so I just made this a nice mid-distance run at just slightly below my intended marathon pace (8min/mile). Weds 8 Miles Slow Rest Bugger Thurs 5 Miles Steady to ‘brisk’ 3.5 Miles at 7:50/mile The best I could fit in at lunch time, but I think the pace probably qualifies … Continue reading Brighton Marathon Training – Week 4
What’s in my foot-care kit, and why
One of my ‘must-carry’ hiking items that probably owes a lot to my military training is my foot-care kit. Although it could be seen as unnecessary weight, and probably is by many ultra-light hikers, for me it’s a crucial way … Continue reading What’s in my foot-care kit, and why