Its been over 3 months since I wrote anything here. Yet I feel like I’ve written plenty. I’ve written emails and reports at work. I’ve written pages and pages of case studies for grants. I’ve written policies and procedures. Yet, I’ve not written for fun very much.
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Wild Retreat: Hitting Reset.
Since the UK government announced its road map to leaving lockdown everything has been so busy. Overtime at work, late nights, and less time to be outside. Add the weather warming up, more people spending time outside and my local quiet, secluded spots in nature have become busy and crowded.
The Rise of Wild Camping
Sipping cocktails on golden beaches abroad seems like a distant dream as summer approaches. Travel restrictions are leaving everyone uncertain about whether they are going to be able to jet off on holiday this year. This is encouraging people to holiday closer to home, which is great for several reasons, mainly supporting local tourism andContinue reading “The Rise of Wild Camping”
Camping in a Cave
Lockdown is easing and overnight stays are permitted again in the UK. After months of staying local, I have been given the freedom to stretch the legs further afield in my search for adventure. I wanted to do something different, something I hadn’t done before. After a little bit of browsing online I settled onContinue reading “Camping in a Cave”
A 26.2 Mile Adventure
“Running has thrown me into adventures that I otherwise would have missed.” Benjamin Cheever Two years ago I hobbled across the finish line of the Liverpool marathon 56 minutes over my target time of 4 hours. A swollen knee at 10 miles had seen off any hope of going under 4 hours. As I satContinue reading “A 26.2 Mile Adventure”
Lockdown – Looking Local
For the past 3 months we’ve been restricted to exercising outside in your local area only. This has meant I’ve had to rely even more on what’s on my doorstep. There is a nature area near to my house which I’ve visited more times in the last 3 months, than I had in the 3Continue reading “Lockdown – Looking Local”
Join Our Community
Community – the condition of sharing or having certain attitudes and interests in common. I want to build a community for people who are trying to spend more time going outside. Post photos, share stories or ask for advice. Your all welcome to join!
Why I Run
Mention running to a non-runner and you’ll hear phrases like ‘running’s not for me’, ‘it’s too boring’ and ‘I can’t run long distances’. So why then, is there some of us for who running is a fixation, an itch that needs to be scratched. What makes me look out the window early on a weekdayContinue reading “Why I Run”
Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge
For those that don’t know, David Goggins is an ex-US Navy Seal who takes mental toughness to the next level. This challenge was born from Goggins wanting others to truly experience the importance of self-discipline. The challenge is simple. Every 4 hours, on the hour, you run for 4 miles. You do this for aContinue reading “Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge”
The Longest Day
If you’ve got a social media account then you will have seen plenty of influencers glamorous travel photos. Hundreds of photos of good looking people on far away exotic beaches without a worry in the world, living their best life. When we see these photos, we start to compare our own lives to theirs. It’sContinue reading “The Longest Day”
Get Up Go Outside 