A Haiku

Living life to the full in one of the poorest countries in the world. — Ten years have passed since I was last in Moshi, a small town situated in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. It was a time in my life when strong friendships were formed and love and kindness were in abundance. I’m not going to lie and say the experience was all…

A Haiku —

What to do when running no longer offers joy — You love running. You really do. You can quite happily talk about it to anyone and everyone. But what happens when the relationship turns sour? When the thought of stepping out the door fills you with dread? When the prospect of cleaning suddenly becomes more appealing? Don’t worry, you’re not…

A Haiku —

Sometimes those at the back of the pack have the most fun — Most runners can’t remember the last time they purposely went out for a slow run. Which is a shame as slow running brings with it many benefits. The majority of running programs include at least one or two slow runs a week in their schedules. Yet most runners do not…

A light-hearted guide to reigniting the fire in your belly — Do you ever get the feeling life is somehow passing you by? That whilst you’re busy juggling work and family commitments others are out there having fun? Well don’t worry, you’re not alone. …

The biggest muscle in a Staffy is their heart — People often cross the road when they see our Staffy. One lady even had the cheek to bark her dog didn’t mix with that sort. It makes no difference that Sam is the soppiest of animals. The nearest he’s ever been to violence was when he nuzzled the electrician’s ear…

My love-hate relationship with running — I hate running. Especially when the weather turns. When it’s cold, wet, and dark outside, I ask myself why am I out here? When I lie awake at night in mental turmoil about another race I’ve entered, I ask myself why am I doing this? After all, I’m always grumpy…