The allure of hiking in the Lake District has always captivated me. Over the years, I’ve amassed countless Instagram photos in my “inspiration” folder, dreaming of the day I could experience those breathtaking vistas firsthand. This year, I’ve been fortunate enough to visit the Lakes multiple times, starting with Robinson—a gentle introduction to fell walking. […]
This will be the third year that I will have taken part in the epic Great North Run and I’m super excited, again! I was undecided about whether to run again this year, thinking that I’d see if I fancied a different half marathon some place else, but who am I kidding. The GNR is […]
I have always ran with a banging playlist in my ear, it’s what regulates my pace, gives me an idea of my distance and just really gives me a massive boost. So, when I was 10km into a 15km run on the treadmill at the gym and my ear phones died, well, I was thrown […]
Having anticipated the arrival of Luke Jerram’s art installation, Gaia, I was excited to jump on the train at Newcastle for the short trip to Durham cathedral. As I made my way up the winding streets of the city, passing tourists, students and locals alike, I realised I may have made a bit of an […]
As a couple, we were very lucky to tick off pretty much everything on our “bucket list” together and for the few that we missed, I’m still planning to do them. It won’t be the same of course, can never, ever be the same, but I can still see the sheer joy on Martin’s face […]
Those of you have read some of my previous posts may be aware of my fear of open water… I still maintain I watched the film Jaws too early in my childhood. But I made a rational decision that there may not be too many great white sharks hell bent on vengeance in the North […]