as I wrote my goals for 2025 the black pen glided over the diary page, january 1st. "run a 50k ultramarathon". for context i am 62. i have two replacement hips. and i have parkinsons. for more context, i have run two ultramarathons before, race to the stones in 2015, and marathon des sables, allegedly the toughest footrace on earth, in 2016. 2025 i decided to push myself, and hopefully inspire others with parkinsons. my 2025 was a busy one, and my other goal of doing 12 public speaking...

Join me for January's challenge: Why: New Years Resolutions are all very well but good habits take time to cement. This short sharp habit forming challenge will allow you, along with others to build new routines. What: Do something that requires you to move for 20min or more every day for the 31 days of January. When It all starts on the first day of January. How The choice of things you might choose to do each day are limitless, be a creative as you like. As it's the start of the year why...

If you’ve ever looked at an ultramarathon and thought, “Yeah, I think I'd like to try that,” then maybe this is your year.. Ultramarathons are not just races longer than a marathon in length; they’re a whole different beast. Training for one is like preparing for a marathon, but with a twist of mental grit, physical endurance, an eating fiesta and then through on top a sprinkle of madness. Mastering the art of ultramarathon training and running is as much about preparedness as it is about...