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Why I Think Local Adventures Are Important

Is there a more pleasant way of spending a warm spring day than hiking to the top of a fell in the lake district and watching the sunset over the mountains? It sounds great and would be hard to argue against. If you are anything like me though, who, between working 6 days a weekContinue reading “Why I Think Local Adventures Are Important”

Finding Your Spot of Nature

I live in England, a country recognised for its picturesque landscapes. After posh accents and afternoon tea, the rolling green countryside is not far down the list of what people think of when they consider England. A stroll through a countryside village at the peak of spring can be a sight to behold. According toContinue reading “Finding Your Spot of Nature”

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Just Do Nothing

If you are anything like me, then it’s far too easy to get distracted these days. I can’t even sit and watch TV without checking my phone every couple of minutes and playing my Switch at the same time. Things get so busy, and there’s so much craving for your attention, that even 5 minutesContinue reading “Just Do Nothing”

Walk: Stanton – Snowshill, The Cotswold Way

It’s a sunny bank holiday and we’re not being told to stay inside. Everyone I know who isn’t at work is probably at home nursing a hangover from the weekend. As I’m lying in bed at 8 am, I have no plans. Nowhere I need to go, nothing I need to do. Brief thoughts ofContinue reading “Walk: Stanton – Snowshill, The Cotswold Way”

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”