Symptoms of unfitness???

My friends mum came up to me after her training the other day and said: “God, I’m so unfit!” She then listed the symptoms of her “unfitness”… Breathless Aches/stiffness in muscles Feeling like she might be sick Feeling knackered. But the symptoms she is listing there are actually for a different condition…and that condition is … Read more

Skipton Stroke Support Group

Skipton Stroke Support Group. As you hopefully know, I have started taking a stroke rehab class on Friday afternoons at Craven Fitness Centre (click here for all the details). Well, straight after it, there will be a Stroke Support Group for anyone and everyone to come along to.  I’ll be there to answer any questions … Read more

First Skipton Stroke Rehab session done!

So we just finished our first official Stroke Rehab session at Craven Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre.  And I can’t talk for anyone else, but I think it was bloody outstanding!  Again, I got to say a huge thank you to Tanya who helped me throughout.  Having a second experienced pair of hands I can … Read more

Monthly run and breakfast…

What is it? A monthly, enjoyable run.  With: Good people Good outdoor locations Good laughs Followed by a slap up breakfast at a nice place straight afterwards. When is it? 1st Sunday of each month (usually). Where is it? Somewhere slightly different each month.  But always somewhere involving: Lovely landscape Reservoirs Hills Dales Moors etc … Read more

80% of success is simply turning up.

The title of this post is a famous quote from Woody Allen.  And I have found myself using it quite a bit recently, especially in the run up to Christmas.  I’ve recently started to run group sessions for some office workers (click here if you are interested in something similar) and as usual, a few … Read more

Fun at Urban Attack 2015

Last Saturday, me and Jo had a go at Urban Attack at the Manchester Velodrome.  This is definitely an obstacle “race!”  The course is very short (it’s set on the BMX track) and you dash your way round against the clock.  The fastest go through to the next round, until the best 15 males and … Read more

Full Moon 5k (ish)

What is Full Moon 5k (ish)? I always like a full moon.  I guess it’s because I grew up re-watching An American Werewolf in London.  But now I actually get to go around Yorkshire during a full moon and try to “stay, on, the path”! So, it’s a full moon each month and if you want … Read more

FREE dress rehearsal for Silsden outdoor Bootcamp on Friday evening.

What. Outdoor Fitness Bootcamp.  Run, jump, crawl, drag and basically work your socks off to get fitter and stronger. When. Friday 2nd October, 6pm. Where. Silsden Park.  Meet at the swings and roundabouts. How much. For this dress rehearsal, it’s FREE!  Gives me a chance to practice on some willing guinea pigs and it saves … Read more

I don’t think you need to worry about that…Or – Don’t waste your money on 21 energy gels.

We dashed 22 miles up Snowdon the other day (http://www.ratracemanvsmountain.com/).  It was lovely.  A really fun day out.  I well recommend it to you. Anyway, before it, there was plenty of discussions about “optimal refueling” and “rehydrating” and should we be “carbo-loading” or did we have enough “electrolytes in our precision gels” etc.  All wonderful, interesting … Read more