When I went to University, I was distracted by my desire to have a go at standup comedy. During lectures I would be scribble down jokes instead of paying attention. Eventually I had fleshed out my ideas into a five-minute set. Was it funny? There was only one way to find out, so I arranged my first … Continue reading The rise and fall of an open mic comedian
It’s what works for you
In the lead up to doing Badass Mudder, I have been watching a lot of YouTube videos to get inspiration. For some reason I am drawn to the YouTube comments, which seem to be the place for others to share their own insecurities or hatred. If you look at any crossfit video you probably will … Continue reading It’s what works for you
Hey ho, let’s go… insane at Badass Mudder
Hey ho, let's go... insane at Badass Mudder: On a very hot, humid Saturday morning my friend Tom and I took part in the Badass Mudder obstacle race at the River Lune, Lancaster. We crashed over at friends, so had a pleasant 30 minutes drive through the country. When we saw the Badass sign with … Continue reading Hey ho, let’s go… insane at Badass Mudder
Time for a change
Time for a change: It dawned on me the other day. In 8 and a half years I will 40. If I have learnt anything in my life, what seems so far away, creeps upon a person in no time. It happened in my teens and sometimes I reflect where that precious time went. Going back … Continue reading Time for a change
What should I bring to an Obstacle Race?
What should I bring to an Obstacle race? You've come up with training circuits in the gym, you've run - a lot and you've even taken part in boot camps. What else can you do? On Saturday I will be taking part in Badass Mudder. It seems so long since my first Obstacle Race - … Continue reading What should I bring to an Obstacle Race?
Review: The Millionaire Fastlane
The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime, is a book that inspires but also makes you feel terrible that you are not a multi-millionaire. The Millionare Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime: Viperion Publishing MJ DeMarco, highlights the way to becoming wealthy … Continue reading Review: The Millionaire Fastlane
The 60 minute makeover – a crossfit style workout
The 60 minute makeover: I am always looking for new ways to meet the needs that an obstacle race challenges you. I do various routines in the gym to help me out. Here is a really intense workout that my personal trainer friend got me doing. He calls it the 60 minute makeover because when … Continue reading The 60 minute makeover – a crossfit style workout
The Face in the Mirror
The Face in the Mirror: When I first started working I wanted to do something in the evening. So I went to a creative writing classes. I was the only male in attendance, surrounded by women who were 40+ It was basically a forum for people to present ideas on the books that they would … Continue reading The Face in the Mirror
A Workout to Smash The Spartan Race
If you are training for a Spartan race why not try this workout to help you smash the Spartan race? In the topic of conversation a personal trainer asked what I am working towards. I told him how I do obstacle races and I aiming to improve my time at the next Spartan Yorkshire race. … Continue reading A Workout to Smash The Spartan Race
The Tour De France… in Yorkshire
The Tour De France... in Yorkshire: So the Tour de France came to Yorkshire... This was a pretty historic occasions as I don't think there has ever been an event of this magnitude in Yorkshire ever. This was not an experience I wanted to miss, so I went to Leeds to see the start. I … Continue reading The Tour De France… in Yorkshire
Review: Jessica Ennis – Unbelievable
Review: Jessica Ennis - Unbelievable: To inspire my training for Badass Mudder I have utilised my library membership reading the biographies of a number of athletes to inspire me and to get an understanding on the way of the winner. I started off with Jessica Ennis - Unbelievable. Unfortunately a few pages in you are … Continue reading Review: Jessica Ennis – Unbelievable
Teaching others hard work
I have been going to the gym for the last 13 years. During that period I have ran for 12 years, only taking it more seriously recently to help with obstacle racing events. As a commitment to my fitness, I gradually improved my nutrition, which got me some great results and a little bit more … Continue reading Teaching others hard work
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