Saddle Up
Back in the Saddle I left about 9 to jog around my local route but there was an event taking place with lots of people so I decided to run a loop up to the…
Rest Is Over
Tomorrow I’m going to run again. Well, make the attempt anyway. At least half an hour in the morning and then hopefully walk some as well. This week off has let me focus on transcribing…
Easy Times
After the long run and my pulled muscle on Sunday, this week has been one of rest with a little walking but no running. I took it as a message that last week was a…
Journey to Salento
Sunday morning arrived bright and warm and David, riding his bike and I set off toward Salento, some 24km distant according to my official guide. Not speaking the language is a disadvantage when it comes…
El Linea
This morning we had planned to go to Corcora and were to leave at 7:30 but when I emerged at 7 my host said there was a problem because of the rain it – began…
Plans and Rucksacks
 This morning I planned to be brave and try and run to Calarca, a nearby town and venture some way up the long steep road which winds through the mountains to Bogota – a seven…
The New Year – Training In Colombia 2008
I have had the opportunity to stay with friends in Colombia and I’m using this as a means to get into shape over the next few weeks for this years Self-Transcendence 3100 mile race. I…
3 Weeks Later
Today it’s been 3 weeks since the race ended and I’m just getting back up to speed on the sites. As far as the race goes it was my best experience so far. It’s not…
The Unknown
Part of the charm of the 3100 is dealing with the Unknown.
6 Days Already
It’s been really tough. Since the first day I have had problems with my intestinal tract, knee pain and back pain and today progress was made on all three fronts and consequently have been able…