My mate Brian decided a while back he would like another crack at the Thames Path 100. When they postponed the race earlier this year to this September space became available and he signed up, never mind he had done sod all training or any long runs for ages. But he is a stubborn littleContinue reading “Thames Path 100 – Crewing Brian”
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On The Road Again…
Moving caravan sites…
Old dog new tricks.
Really enjoying my MTB riding at the moment and trying to learn new skills…
Paramo’s Adventures on the Pennine Way days 4 and 5
After a lovely rest day and drying my gear out in the Hartlepool Travelodge, I mooched around the outdoor shops while Maxine went to a meeting and lunch for one of the companies she works for. Day 4. Nice Beard! My gear dried out and good comfort food in the way of a good pubContinue reading “Paramo’s Adventures on the Pennine Way days 4 and 5”
Paramo’s adventures on the Pennine way Days 1-3
Well I had planned to post up each day but signal and conditions meant it was simply not possible, I am taking a rest day and sitting in a nice pub today so can type up a few bits which I will put live in a few days. Day one. A hut too far MaxineContinue reading “Paramo’s adventures on the Pennine way Days 1-3”
Into the cursed earth or Paramo the Cat’s adventure.
Pop quiz what movie am I referencing in the title? (Just a bit of daily fun). I have a little gap between working on other people’s events and working on my own, so I have decided to go for a little walk. How long that walk will be and over how many days is anyone’sContinue reading “Into the cursed earth or Paramo the Cat’s adventure.”
WEMSI EMT Course
Last week I was on a training course to develop my medical skills and improve my knowledge and experience from Outdoor 1st Aider up to Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician. As many of you know http://www.challenge-firstaid.co.uk the Event Medic Paramilitary wing of http://www.challenge-running.co.uk have for the last few years been providing 1st Aid cover at events.AnythingContinue reading “WEMSI EMT Course”
Stort30 2019
This was to be the 8th running of the Stort30! I honestly thought it was the 7th and even told a few people that at the race but after checking its clear it really is the 8th! When I set this race up I just thought it would be a great little local race onContinue reading “Stort30 2019”
Waterfly Bum Bag
This is a review of a piece of kit we were sent by a sponsor, Maxine wore it while teaching and on our first aid events and travelling to and from work. I have one but have not had much opportunity to wear it yet so this review has been written by Maxine and publishedContinue reading “Waterfly Bum Bag”
Fenix HL12R – The only back up or spare head torch you need.
Fenix HL12R Headtorch Last year I was approached by Fenix Lighting to see if I was interested in promoting their products and the possibility of them sponsoring some of my events, particularly the ultra events that can involve night running. We had a discussion and agreed they would sponsor all 5 of my ultra eventsContinue reading “Fenix HL12R – The only back up or spare head torch you need.”