Arctic Circle Race
It's happening! I'm now registered for the 2017 160km Arctic Circle Cross-country Ski Race I'm looking forward to hooking up with my Cape Epic and Transalps buddies; Slatts, Stan and Jonny for this epic race [...]
Q&A with Ripl Sports
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Enforced Rest
There comes a time when rest from all activities and endeavours is required. Having broken two ribs a week or so ago, my consultant who treated my Achilles issue today thought it was brilliant timing. [...]
Business Talk
Cambridge Technical Level 3 in Business - Guest Speaker Spending time with 16-18 year old students who are keen to learn about business is always a rewarding experience. In another life I think I would [...]
The Skelly 400
Skelly just loved a 'Skelfie' The Skelly 400 So I'm a bit early to be talking about 2017 but along with my O2e colleagues, I'm excited to share the news that we are [...]
Achilles Tendonopathy
Leaving the house at 4am for a 6am arrival in Eastbourne, I didn't envisage being back home by 9am. Prepared for my longest run to date, the Action Challenge 100km run from Eastbourne to Arundel [...]
Product Review: Inov-8 Race Ultra 270 Trail Shoes
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I guess it had to happen sometime
Well, there it is; a DNF. đ After years of successfully fighting the temptation to quit some of the toughest races around, my first Did Not Finish (DNF) ever, across all sports and disciplines, came today [...]
Race to the King Report
Race to the King 25th June 2016 Arundel to Winchester Somehow I've made it downstairs to put some coffee on and open my laptop. My mind and body is overtired and a restless night meant that sufficient [...]
Using fat as energy source
So I've been reading a lot of posts from the ultra running world recently and tend to agree with the idea of not relying heavily on carbs to get you through a long run. Teaching [...]
Ride in peace, my friend
It's with heavy heart that I write this post, to remember a friend who was an example to us all. Our mate, Paul Skelly, sadly passed away on Saturday 21st May whilst riding his bike [...]
Paul Skelly – O2e Supporter Spotlight
Name: Paul Skelly Date: 18 May 2016 Q1. Which event are you training for? Gothenburg to Stockholm 350+ miles in 2 days, or something like that! Q2. How are the preparations and training going? A [...]
Young Enterprise County Final
I was excited to invited back to be a guest speaker at this year's County Finals of the Young Enterprise competition that took place this afternoon in Southampton. Why? Because these young adults inspire me. [...]
Ash Manor School Speaking
Last week I was a guest speaker at Ash Manor secondary school. It was a good set up as I wasn't speaking in front of a year group in an assembly but instead was in front [...]