Ramblings of Doug

I thought it timely be useful to write a little update on running and cycling these days. Here goes... Cycling Right now my cyclin...

Myself and Nana Akua I've been on the radio again!  This time I was the guest of Nana Akua and her excellent BBC 3CR Health Show ...

I can hardly believe it is around 7 weeks since I last blogged here.  So much has happened.  Seeing as a blog is, quite literally a web log,...

Well, well, well would you believe I am behind with my training, yet again.  Nevertheless I'm looking on the bright side and hoping it...

Crikey, I have recently entered the Milton Keynes Marathon, this will be the third time I've done this event.   I didn't do it last ...

Okay so you have gathered by now I'm getting back into running more and really enjoying it.  Yesterday morning I had some time to think ...

Me, on the high ropes at XC Hemel Hempstead This little outing took me by surprise.  It started with Hannah and Becky being booked in wh...

Here's a couple of things that might help if you're thinking of becoming a runner.  Yes you!  You know who you are and I really wan...

I never feel worried or unsafe about running on my own.  Sure, I've had a few falls and trips but nothing too serious.  This business...

There are times when I really doubt myself, in all kinds of ways. I doubt my abilities as a husband, a father and a friend.  I doubt m...

Becky, my 13 year old daughter riding my bike! I know that my first responsibility is the well being of our two daughters - to provide,...

Just a few brief thoughts from this morning's 8.5 mile run... Decided to do my favourite hilly run this morning, setting off at 5....

Now that Mrs Ramblings has agreed to be my coach, she has got be back on track as far as training is concerned.   This is of considerable he...

Must tell you about a run I had a few days ago.  Not a very promising start as it was on the zzzzzz treadmill at the gym.  I took my iPod sh...

As I enjoyed writing the blog post about  being tee total (i.e. no alcohol)  I thought I might blog about smoking. Before I go any furthe...

What do you think about while you are running?  What do you listen to while running?  What kind of music is good for running to?  All good...

Me - just completed the 2010 St Albans Half Why should I enter a race?  To those who  have known me for a long time might think that is a...

Early morning bike ride in Cumbria At breakfast time we were talking about the winter and how we had noticed the days were now starting t...