Running in Marmaris, Turkey
MikeTurkey is one of the most popular holiday destinations for UK holidaymakers with many heading towards Marmaris. Fortunately I was able to visit Marmaris a couple of times in recent…
Using AI to Help my Blog
Everyone seems to be using ChatGPT or other forms of AI at the moment. I had a look to see how it could help my blog.
Strength & Conditioning as a Runner
For years I never saw the point in strength and conditioning training. I was a runner, why would I want or need to lift weights and work on my upper…
Trying to Find my Mojo
It can be strange. A couple of years ago I was speaking to a friend who hadn't run in months. I couldn't understand how someone who has run some pretty…
Penrhyn parkrun
This time 3 years ago I had just completed week 10 of my original marathon training block. My charity vest had just arrived and I was sorting out race day…
St Neots – Completed It!
In the past I have mentioned a handful of times about CityStrides. I first stumbled across the site during the earlier stages of the pandemic when I was lockdown running.…
7km in Nabq Bay, Sharm El Sheikh
A 7km Loop in Nabq Bay, Sharm el Sheikh that can easily be shortened/lengthened based on your hotel At the end of November I was lucky enough to spend a…
An Idiots Guide How NOT To Run The Great North Run
The Great North Run is the world's largest half marathon. It is famed for it's atmosphere as 60,000 people make their way from Newcastle to South Shields and this year…
Craster to Beadnell
About 11.5km Point to Point The Northumberland coastline is beautiful and it is probably no surprise to find several marked footpaths along its length. This includes the Northumberland Coastal Path…
Beadnell 10km Loop
A 10km Loop Starting in Beadnell I love a good point to point run but it always comes across the issue if transport at the start/end. Therefore a good loop…